Best things to do in Novalja

Grad Novalja Essentials

Grad Novalja on the island of Pag bridges ancient Roman history with modern recreational spaces. The region is home to the Olive Garden of Lun, containing trees over 1,600 years old, and the Gradski muzej, which preserves a 1st-century underground aqueduct. The landscape is defined by the stark, rocky terrain of Beritnica and Ručica beaches, alongside the Pag Triangle formation. Cultural sites include the submerged Roman city of Cissa, while Zrće and Straško provide extensive beach facilities.

Grad Novalja Essentials — Map

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Zrce Beach

An exciting pebbly beach with many facilities and sport opportunities. A good spot to party the night away in one of the open-air clubs.

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Olive Garden of Lun

Botanical reserve featuring approximately 80,000 olive trees, including wild specimens estimated to be over 1,600 years old.

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Gradski muzej Novalja

Cultural institution housing archaeological artifacts and the main entrance to a 1st-century Roman underground aqueduct carved into solid rock.

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Beritnica

Remote beach near Metajna distinguished by three large rock formations standing in the shallow sea and a barren, rocky backdrop.

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Ručica

Pebble beach located in a canyon-like bay near Metajna, known for its lack of natural shade and unique geological formations.

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Pag Triangle

Pag triangle is a pareidolia and land formation in the shape of an irregular quadrilateral located near village Kustići, adjacent to…

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Planjka

Shallow sandy beach in Stara Novalja, awarded the Blue Flag and featuring children’s playgrounds and water slides.

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Cissa

Archaeological remains of a Roman settlement that was largely destroyed and submerged by an earthquake in the 4th century.

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View Point

Elevated lookout point providing a panoramic view of the Novalja coastline, the Adriatic Sea, and the Velebit mountain range.

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Straško

Long pebble beach bordered by a forest of Holm oaks and olive trees, featuring extensive sports facilities and a Blue Flag designation.