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Simun Beach, Pag Island

One of Croatia's more unusual islands, Pag Island is dry and relatively barren but hosts a vibrant island culture and has some great beaches. (See Pag Island on a map) Long ( about 60km) and narrow (between 2 and 10 km), the island of Pag is best known for its pungent Pag cheese (Paski Sir ) prized throughout Croatia and delicious Pag lamb naturally flavoured with the salty grass that feeds the sheep. Pag Island manages a curious blend of modern and traditional culture. The town of Novalja in the north is known for its wild, beach-driven nightlife while other parts of Pag Town enthusiastically celebrates the local festivals that have endured for centuries.

Pag beaches are also numerous and relatively untouristed. There are plenty of wide, shallow coves tucked along the coast in addition to the beach just outside Pag town and Zrce beach in Novalja. One of the nicest beaches is the calm, shallow cove at Simun, site of a camping ground.

Dive centres organise excursions to nearby Premuda Island for its famous "cathedral".

Getting to Pag Island

Pag Island is easily accessible. From Zadar, it's an easy 30-minute drive across the causeway to Pag Town at the southern end. There are also several buses a day. There's also a daily 5pm boat from Rijeka to Novalja, stopping at Rab town and there are frequent ferries between Prizna on the mainland and the port of Zigljen on Pag Island.