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An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Pag Island in Croatia.
 
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| summary= '''Pag''' Island is a long and narrow island, the country’s fifth largest, lying off the mainland coast of [[Croatia]] opposite the Velebit mountain range.  Nearby islands include [[Rab]], [[Olib]] and [[Vir]]. Although nearly 40 miles long, the width of the island varies from just two to ten miles. The island is connected to the mainland via a road bridge at its extreme SE end, with an air clearance of 35 metres and therefore navigable by all but the largest yachts . On its eastern side lies the Velebit Channel, infamous for the violence of its winds during a strong bora. The island is largely bare of trees, unlike some of its neighbours, and subsists largely on fishing, tourism and the production of wine and cheese. The tangy, salty Pag cheese, soaked in olive oil, is widely considered one of the best in Croatia. Visiting yachts mostly make for the main harbour of [[Pag Town]] on the E coast or the marina at Simuni on the W coast, though there are also several good anchorages around the island, depending on wind conditions.
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Pag Island is a long and narrow island, the country’s fifth largest, lying off the mainland coast of [[Croatia]] opposite the Velebit mountain range.  Nearby islands include [[Rab]], [[Olib]] and [[Vir]].  Although nearly 40 miles long, the width of the island varies from just two to ten miles.  The island is connected to the mainland via a road bridge at its extreme SE end, with an air clearance of 35 metres and therefore navigable by all but the largest yachts .  On its eastern side lies the Velebit Channel, infamous for the violence of its winds during a strong bora.  The island is largely bare of trees, unlike some of its neighbours, and subsists largely on fishing, tourism and the production of wine and cheese.  The tangy, salty Pag cheese, soaked in olive oil, is widely considered one of the best in Croatia.  Visiting yachts mostly make for the main harbour of Pag Town on the E coast or the marina at Simuni on the W coast, though there are also several good anchorages around the island, depending on wind conditions.
 
==Charts==
==Charts==
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: BA515 - Zadar to Luka Mali Losinj
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: BA202 - Kvarner, Kvarneric And Velebitski Kanal
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: MK 10 - Velebitski kanal
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==Weather==
==Weather==
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Diurnal winds among the islands are mostly moderate during the summer months, predominantly from NW and rarely exceeding force 4/5, although gusting is common in narrow channels between islands and on the lee side of headlands.  At night, katabatic winds off the mountains affect some of the islands close to the mainland coast.  During early spring and (especially) autumn conditions can be more unsettled, occasionally accompanied by violent thunderstorms - luckily of short duration - with winds of 30-35 knots or more and vicious, steep seas.  In the winter the sudden, violent N wind off the mountains, the ''bora'', is much to be feared, especially along the coast from Rijeka down to Zadar, although its effects can be felt as far south as Split.
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''See [[Croatia#Weather|Croatia]]''.
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Equally prevalent in winter - although not uncommon in summer - is the ''scirocco'', a S/SE wind that blows up from North Africa, usually in advance of a depression moving E across the Mediterranean.  Unlike the ''bora'', the ''scirocco'' only occasionally exceeds gale force, but is still a phenomenon to be wary of, especially if on a lee coast.
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==Passages==
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==Navigation==
==Navigation==
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==Entrance==
==Entrance==
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[[Mali Losinj]] is the nearest port of entry.  In summer only, [[Bozava]] on [[Dugi Otok]] is also a port of entry.
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[[Mali Lošinj]] is the nearest port of entry.  In summer only, [[Bozava]] on [[Dugi Otok]] is also a port of entry.
==Berthing==
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The principal berthing options on Pag Island are the rather exposed harbour of [[Pag Town]] on the E side of the island or the government-owned ACI marina of [[Simuni Marina]] on the W coast, although there are additional good anchorages at the villages of Zubovici and Caska in the inlet of Pag Town and (S to N) Povljana, Kosljun, Novalja, Jakisnica and Tovarnele on the W coast.  ''Click on link at top right of page for '''Interactive map of harbours and anchorages''' or for full details see below''.
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The principal berthing options on Pag Island are the rather exposed harbour of [[Pag Town]] on the E side of the island or the government-owned ACI marina of [[Simuni Marina]] on the W coast, although there are additional good anchorages at the villages of [[#U. Zubovici|Zubovici]] and [[#U. Caska|Caska]] in the inlet of Pag Town and (S to N) [[#U. Povljana|Povljana]], [[#U. Kosljun|Kosljun]], [[#U. Novalja|Novalja]], [[#U. Jakisnica|Jakisnica]] and [[#U. Tovarnele|Tovarnele]] on the W coast.
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{{Note}} U. (short for Uvala) = ''cove''. ''See  [[#Berthing Options|Berthing Options]]  above for the location and summary details of each anchorage or on the co-ordinates next to each anchorage for a simple map.''
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{{Note}} U. (short for Uvala) = ''cove''.
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====U. Zubovici====
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{{Poi | lat= 44.51974285594538 | lon= 14.978322726695861 | type= anchorage | name= U. Zubovici| zoom= 15
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{{Coord legacy|44|31.18|N|14|58.7|E|}} - {{Chartlet link| lat= 44.51974285594538| lon= 14.978322726695861| zoom= 15|}}<br />
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The village of U. Zubovici is situated on the E side of the Paski Zaljev, the 10 mile long inlet at the S end of which lies Pag Town.  Zubovici is around six miles from the entrance to the inlet from the Velebit Channel. A large scale chart is recommended as there are several unmarked shoals in the approach from S and SE. There is a short pier at the village, which is usually crammed with local vessels, but a yacht can anchor off in 5.0 metres.  Holding is good in sand and weed. Shelter is also good from NW round to E, but the anchorage becomes untenable in any strong winds from S or SE.  No facilities.
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| text= The village of U. Zubovici is situated on the E side of the Paski Zaljev, the 10-mile long inlet at the S end of which lies Pag Town.  Zubovici is around six miles from the entrance to the inlet from the Velebit Channel. A large scale chart is recommended as there are several unmarked shoals in the approach from S and SE. There is a short pier at the village, which is usually crammed with local vessels, but a yacht can anchor off in 5.0 metres.  Holding is good in sand and weed. The shelter is also good from NW round to E, but the anchorage becomes untenable in any strong winds from S or SE.  No facilities.
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====U. Caska====
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{{Poi | lat= 44.546840622409974 | lon= 14.920291559341742 | type= anchorage | name= U. Caska | zoom= 15
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{{Coord legacy|44|32.81|N|14|55.22|E|}} - {{Chartlet link| lat= 44.546840622409974| lon= 14.920291559341742| zoom= 15|}}<br />
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The village of Caska is situated at the head of the Paski Zaljev, the 10 mile long inlet at the S end of which lies Pag Town. Caska is around nine miles from the entrance to the inlet from the Velebit Channel. A large scale chart is recommended as there are several unmarked shoals off Zubovici in the approach from S and SE.  Anchor off in 4.0 - 8.0 metres.   is a short pier at the village, which is usually crammed with local vessels, but a yacht can anchor off in 5.0 metres. Holding is moderate to good in sand and weed.  Shelter is good except in strong winds from W or NW, when it would probably become untenable.  No facilities.
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| text= The village of Caska is situated at the head of the Paski Zaljev, the 10-mile long inlet at the S end of which lies Pag Town. Caska is around nine miles from the entrance to the inlet from the Velebit Channel. A large scale chart is recommended as there are several unmarked shoals off Zubovici in the approach from S and SE.  Anchor off in 4.0 - 8.0 metres. There is a short pier at the village, which is usually crammed with local vessels, but a yacht can anchor off in 5.0 metres. Holding is moderate to good in sand and weed.  The shelter is good except in strong winds from the W or NW, when it would probably become untenable.  No facilities. }}
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====U. Povljana====
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{{Poi | lat= 44.34386146596677| lon= 15.099954616165647 | type= anchorage | name= U. Povljana | zoom= 15
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{{Coord legacy|44|20.63|N|15|6|E|}} - {{Chartlet link| lat= 44.34386146596677| lon= 15.099954616165647| zoom= 15|}}<br />
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Povljana village lies on the NE side of a wide bay at the SW corner of the island, two miles NE of the smaller island of [[Vir]]. Beware the shoal water off the headlands either side of the bay.  Anchor off the village in 5.0 - 8.0 metres. The holding is good in sand and weed. Alternatively berth alongside the S side of the short pier of the village if there is room. Depths here are around 3.0 - 4.0 metres. Shelter in the bay is good in all conditions except if there is anything W in the wind. No facilities other than a couple of restaurants.
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| text= Povljana village lies on the NE side of a wide bay at the SW corner of the island, two miles NE of the smaller island of [[Vir]]. Beware the shoal water off the headlands either side of the bay.  Anchor off the village in 5.0 - 8.0 metres. The holding is good in sand and weed. Alternatively, berth alongside the S side of the short pier of the village if there is room. Depths here are around 3.0 - 4.0 metres. Shelter in the bay is good in all conditions except if there is anything W in the wind. No facilities other than a couple of restaurants.}}
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====U. Kosljun====
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{{Poi | lat= 44.39493582918176 | lon= 15.074891619738711 | type= anchorage | name= U. Kosljun| zoom= 15
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{{Coord legacy|44|33.2|N|14|53.15|E|}} - {{Chartlet link| lat= 44.39493582918176| lon= 15.074891619738711| zoom= 15|}}<br />
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The hamlet of Kosljun is situated on the SW coast of Pag Island, some five miles NNW of Povljana, at the N end of a two mile wide bay. Beware the shoal water off the headlands either side of the bay.  Anchor off the jetty at the village in 4.0 - 6.0 metres. The holding is moderate to good in sand with some rocky patches. Shelter is good in NW and E winds but the bay is completely open S. As an alternative to free anchoring, it may be possible (if there is space) to anchor moor stern or bows-to on the short pier, where there are depths of 2.0 - 3.0 metres alongside. No facilities.
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| text= The hamlet of Kosljun is situated on the SW coast of Pag Island, some five miles NNW of Povljana, at the N end of a two-mile wide bay. Beware the shoal water off the headlands either side of the bay.  Anchor off the jetty at the village in 4.0 - 6.0 metres. The holding is moderate to good in the sand with some rocky patches. The shelter is good in NW and E winds but the bay is completely open S. As an alternative to free anchoring, it may be possible (if there is space) to anchor moor stern or bows-to on the short pier, where there are depths of 2.0 - 3.0 metres alongside. No facilities. }}
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====U. Novalja====
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{{Poi | lat= 44.555124433673726 | lon= 14.877621583346063 | type= anchorage | name= U. Novalja| zoom= 15
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{{Coord legacy|44|33.31|N|14|52.66|E|}} - {{Chartlet link| lat= 44.555124433673726| lon= 14.877621583346063| zoom= 15|}}<br />
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The holiday resort of Novalja lies at the head of a NW-facing bay on the W coast of the island, eight miles NNW of the inlet of [[Simuni Marina]].  In the approach, beware the shoal waters extending off the headlands on either side of the bay.  Anchor off the village in 5.0 - 6.0 metres. Holding is good in sand and weed. The shelter here is good except if there is anything W in the wind. As an alternative to free anchoring, it may be possible (if there is space) to anchor moor stern or bows-to on the S side of the village quay, where there are depths about 3.0 metres alongside. There is a fuel berth here (although alongside depths are only 1.5 metres), provisions shops and restaurants ashore.  There is also an ATM.
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| text= The holiday resort of Novalja lies at the head of a NW-facing bay on the W coast of the island, eight miles NNW of the inlet of [[Simuni Marina]].  In the approach, beware the shoal waters extending off the headlands on either side of the bay.  Anchor off the village in 5.0 - 6.0 metres. Holding is good in sand and weed. The shelter here is good except if there is anything W in the wind. As an alternative to free anchoring, it may be possible (if there is space) to anchor moor stern or bows-to on the S side of the village quay, where there are depths about 3.0 metres alongside. There is a fuel berth here (although alongside depths are only 1.5 metres), provisions shops and restaurants ashore.  There is also an ATM.}}
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====U. Jakisnica====
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{{Poi | lat= 44.64323000515252 | lon= 14.778110707747725 | type= anchorage | name= U. Jakisnica | zoom= 17
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Jakisnica is a quiet and sparsely inhabited inlet four miles SSE of the extreme NW tip of Pag Island and around eight miles NNW of Novalja. Anchor in the bay in 4.0 - 6.0 metres, if necessary taking a line ashore to one of the jetties around the inlet. The holding is good in sand and weed. Shelter is good from N and E but the inlet is o[pen W and S. Small provisions shop and restaurant ashore.
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| text= Jakisnica is a quiet and sparsely inhabited inlet four miles SSE of the extreme NW tip of Pag Island and around eight miles NNW of Novalja. Anchor in the bay in 4.0 - 6.0 metres, if necessary taking a line ashore to one of the jetties around the inlet. The holding is good in sand and weed. The shelter is good from N and E but the inlet is open W and S. Small provisions shop and restaurant ashore. }}
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====U. Tovarnele====
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Tovarnele is a small hamlet on the NW coast of the island, barely a mile from the extreme NW tip. If approaching from N, beware of the extensive shoals off the headland of Rt Lun at the NW tip of the island. Anchor off in the bay in 4.0 - 6.0 metres, with a line ashore if necessary to prevent swinging. The holding is good in sand and weed. Shelter is good from all directions except NW round to W.  No facilities.
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| text= Tovarnele is a small hamlet on the NW coast of the island, barely a mile from the extreme NW tip. If approaching from N, beware of the extensive shoals off the headland of Rt Lun at the NW tip of the island. Anchor off in the bay in 4.0 - 6.0 metres, with a line ashore if necessary to prevent swinging. The holding is good in sand and weed. The shelter is good from all directions except NW round to W.  No facilities.}}
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====U. Stara Povlana====
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{{Poi | lat= 44.324324452499596 | lon= 15.144654851221981 | type= anchorage | name= U. Stara Povlana | zoom= 14
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Stara Povlana bay is the westernmost of the two long inlets at the SE end of Pag Island (the other being U. Dinjiska). The inlet extends over two miles from the wide entrance in a NW direction. Anchor at the head in 8.0 - 10.0 metres. The holding is good in sand and mud. Shelter is good from all directions except SE. No facilities ashore.
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| text= Stara Povlana bay is the westernmost of the two long inlets at the SE end of Pag Island (the other being U. Dinjiska). The inlet extends over two miles from the wide entrance in a NW direction. Anchor at the head in 8.0 - 10.0 metres. The holding is good in sand and mud. The shelter is good from all directions except SE. No facilities ashore. }}
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====U. Dinjiska====
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{{Poi | lat= 44.35658587799546 | lon= 15.186651090754568 | type= anchorage | name= U. Dinjiska | zoom= 16
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Dinjiska bay is the easternmost of the two long inlets at the SE end of Pag Island (the other being U. Stara Povlana). The narrow inlet extends over three miles from the entrance in a NW direction. Anchor at the head in 7.0 - 9.0 metres. The holding is good in sand and mud. Shelter is excellent from all directions except SE. No facilities ashore.
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| text= Dinjiska bay is the easternmost of the two long inlets at the SE end of Pag Island (the other being U. Stara Povlana). The narrow inlet extends over three miles from the entrance in a NW direction. Anchor at the head in 7.0 - 9.0 metres. The holding is good in sand and mud. The shelter is excellent from all directions except SE. No facilities ashore. }}
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{{Coord legacy|44|19.06|N|15|11.33|E|}} - {{Chartlet link| lat= 44.317617466207636| lon= 15.188851963200662| zoom= 16|}}<br />
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U. Smokvica lies on the NE shore of the bay of Stara Povlana, two miles from the head of the inlet. Anchor at the head of the bay in 5.0 - 6.0 metres (avoiding the rocky patch), with a line ashore if desired. Holding is good in sand and mud. Good shelter here from N and E but open S. No facilities.
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| text= U. Smokvica lies on the NE shore of the bay of Stara Povlana, two miles from the head of the inlet. Anchor at the head of the bay in 5.0 - 6.0 metres (avoiding the rocky patch), with a line ashore if desired. Holding is good in sand and mud. Good shelter here from N and E but open S. No facilities.
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==Amenities==
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==Things to do Ashore==
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|Water| {{mark |name= [[Simuni Marina]] | type= water | lat= 44.459788151641504 | lon= 14.969261355615485 | zoom= 18 | text= In every berth, tel. +385 23 697 457.}}
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{{Image right|PagChurch.jpg |The portal of St Mary’s Church, Pag Town  }}
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|Electricity| {{mark |name= [[Simuni Marina]] | type= electricity | lat= 44.459788151641504 | lon= 14.969261355615485 | zoom= 18 | text= In every berth, tel. +385 23 697 457.}}
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{{Image right|PagLace.jpg |A fine specimen of Pag lace  }}
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|Toilets| In [[Simuni Marina]]
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{{Image right|PagLambCheese.jpg |Pag cheese and lamb are a renowned local speciality<br /> ''Click for larger view'' }}
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The island is quite bare and rocky and, apart from its proximity to the awe-inspiring range of the Velebit mountains, has little to recommend it in the landscape. Most of the tourism interest centres on Pag Town, which largely dates from the 15 century and contains many old buildings. The town lies at the head of a large inlet facing the Velebit mountains and is surrounded by salt pans (the manufacture of the famous Pag cheese being the other major industry).  The 16th century church of St Mary’s has an intriguing sculpture over its door, showing the Virgin surrounded by Pag women in local headdresses.  The nearby Ducal Palace has a similarly ornate doorway.  Pag Town also boasts a small lace museum, celebrating the other craft (in addition to cheesemaking) for which the island is celebrated.
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* Bins behind the harbour in [[Pag Town]]
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{{mark |name= [[#U. Novalja|Novalja]] | type= fuel | lat= 44.555124433673726 | lon= 14.877621583346063 | zoom= 15 |text= Fuel berth  (but depths alongside of only 1.5 metres).}}
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* Small grocery shop in [[#U. Tovarnele|Tovarnele]]
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{{mark |name= [[Pag Town]] | type= fuel | lat= 44.4442|lon=15.05277 | zoom= 16 |text= From garage on outskirts of Pag Town}}
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* Restaurants in [[Pag Town]], [[Simuni Marina|Simuni]], [[#U. Povljana|Povljana]], [[#U. Novalja|Novalja]] and [[#U. Stara Povlana|Stara Novalja]].
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|Chandlers| {{mark |name= [[Simuni Marina]] | type= chandler | lat= 44.459788151641504 | lon= 14.969261355615485 | zoom= 18 | text= Tel. +385 23 697 457.}}
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* In [[Pag Town]], the small courtyard restaurant of ''Dva Ferala'' (two lanterns), offered in 2004 a great lunch of Pag lamb, salad and local ''Žutica'' white wine followed by Pag cheese. --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 13:42, 14 November 2012 (GMT)
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Internet café in [[Pag Town]].  Wifi in  [[Simuni Marina]].
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|Repairs| {{mark |name= [[Simuni Marina]] | type= service | lat= 44.459788151641504 | lon= 14.969261355615485 | zoom= 18 | text= Small boatyard; limited repairs, tel. +385 23 697 457.}}
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* Internet café in [[Pag Town]]
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|Mobile connectivity| {{Green|Is there mobile telephone signal such as G4, G3, GPRS on the island? How strong is the signal? Are there any blind spots?}}
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|Vehicle rentals| {{mark |name= [[Pag Town]] | type= car | lat= 44.4442|lon=15.05277 | zoom= 16 |text= Rental outlets in the town.}}
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{{mark |name= [[Pag Town]] | type= provisions | lat= 44.4442|lon=15.05277 | zoom= 16 |text= Supermarket, butcher, fruit and vegetable market, fish market,pharmacy.}}
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{{mark |name= [[Simuni Marina]] | type= provisions | lat= 44.459788151641504 | lon= 14.969261355615485 | zoom= 18 | text= Minimarket, tel. +385 23 697 457.}}
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{{mark |name= [[#U. Tovarnele|Tovarnele]] | type= provisions | lat= 44.69211291498114| lon= 14.73472207952475 | zoom= 17 | text= Small grocery shop.}}
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==Eating out==
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* [[Pag Town]]
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: {{mark |name= ''Dva Ferala'' (two lanterns) | type= eatingout | lat= 44.4442|lon=15.05277 | zoom= 16 |text= Small courtyard restaurant; it offered in 2004 a great lunch of Pag lamb, salad and local ''Žutica'' white wine followed by Pag cheese.  --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 13:42, 14 November 2012 (GMT).}}
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* [[Simuni Marina]]
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: {{mark |name= &nbsp; | type= eatingout | lat= 44.459788151641504 | lon= 14.969261355615485 | zoom= 18 | text= Restaurant and café, tel. +385 23 697 457.}}
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* [[#U. Povljana|Povljana]]
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: {{mark |name= &nbsp; | type= eatingout | lat= 44.34386146596677| lon= 15.099954616165647 | zoom= 15 | text= A couple of restaurants.}}
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* [[#U. Novalja|Novalja]]
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* [[#U. Stara Povlana|Stara Novalja]]
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==Transportation==
* Car ferry from  Zigljen  on NE coast to  Prizna on mainland.
* Car ferry from  Zigljen  on NE coast to  Prizna on mainland.
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==Tourism==
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The island is quite bare and rocky and, apart from its proximity to the awe-inspiring range of the Velebit mountains, has little to recommend it in the landscape.  Most of the tourism interest centres on [[Pag Town]], which largely dates from the 15 century and contains many old buildings. The town lies at the head of a large inlet facing the Velebit mountains and is surrounded by salt pans (the manufacture of the famous Pag cheese being the other major industry). The 16th-century church of St Mary’s has an intriguing sculpture over its door, showing the Virgin surrounded by Pag women in local headdresses. The nearby Ducal Palace has a similarly ornate doorway. Pag Town also boasts a small lace museum, celebrating the other craft (in addition to cheesemaking) for which the island is celebrated.
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{{himage|PagChurch.jpg |The portal of St Mary’s Church, Pag Town}}
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==Friends==
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==Links==
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* [http://www.about-croatia.com/croatia-marina.php List of all Croatian marinas]
* [http://www.about-croatia.com/croatia-marina.php List of all Croatian marinas]
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* [http://croatia.hr/en-GB/Homepage Croatian National Tourist Board]
* [http://croatia.hr/en-GB/Homepage Croatian National Tourist Board]
* [http://www.find-croatia.com Find Croatia travel guide]  
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World ▶ Mediterranean ▶ Adriatic Sea ▶ Croatia ▶ Kvarner Gulf ▶ Pag

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Pag
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PagTown.jpg
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Pag Town with the Velebit mountains beyon

Pag Island is a long and narrow island, the country’s fifth largest, lying off the mainland coast of Croatia opposite the Velebit mountain range. Nearby islands include Rab, Olib and Vir. Although nearly 40 miles long, the width of the island varies from just two to ten miles. The island is connected to the mainland via a road bridge at its extreme SE end, with an air clearance of 35 metres and therefore navigable by all but the largest yachts . On its eastern side lies the Velebit Channel, infamous for the violence of its winds during a strong bora. The island is largely bare of trees, unlike some of its neighbours, and subsists largely on fishing, tourism and the production of wine and cheese. The tangy, salty Pag cheese, soaked in olive oil, is widely considered one of the best in Croatia. Visiting yachts mostly make for the main harbour of Pag Town on the E coast or the marina at Simuni on the W coast, though there are also several good anchorages around the island, depending on wind conditions.

Charts

British Admiralty
BA515 - Zadar to Luka Mali Losinj
BA202 - Kvarner, Kvarneric And Velebitski Kanal
Croatian charts
MK 10 - Velebitski kanal
Imray
M25 - Otok Rab to Sibenik

Weather

See Croatia.

Passages

See Croatia.

Islands

Communication

Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.

Also see World Cruiser's Nets

Navigation

Add any navigation notes such approaches, dangers etc here. If this section does not apply, remove it.

Entrance

Mali Lošinj is the nearest port of entry. In summer only, Bozava on Dugi Otok is also a port of entry.

Berthing

The principal berthing options on Pag Island are the rather exposed harbour of Pag Town on the E side of the island or the government-owned ACI marina of Simuni Marina on the W coast, although there are additional good anchorages at the villages of Zubovici and Caska in the inlet of Pag Town and (S to N) Povljana, Kosljun, Novalja, Jakisnica and Tovarnele on the W coast.

Ports

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Anchorages

Note: U. (short for Uvala) = cove.

U. Zubovici

U. Zubovici/wiki/Pag#U._Zubovici
Anchorage icon U. Zubovici [[Pag#U. Zubovici|U. Zubovici]] 44°31.185'N, 014°58.699'E
The village of U. Zubovici is situated on the E side of the Paski Zaljev, the 10-mile long inlet at the S end of which lies Pag Town. Zubovici is around six miles from the entrance to the inlet from the Velebit Channel. A large scale chart is recommended as there are several unmarked shoals in the approach from S and SE. There is a short pier at the village, which is usually crammed with local vessels, but a yacht can anchor off in 5.0 metres. Holding is good in sand and weed. The shelter is also good from NW round to E, but the anchorage becomes untenable in any strong winds from S or SE. No facilities.

U. Caska

U. Caska/wiki/Pag#U._Caska
Anchorage icon U. Caska [[Pag#U. Caska|U. Caska]] 44°32.810'N, 014°55.217'E
The village of Caska is situated at the head of the Paski Zaljev, the 10-mile long inlet at the S end of which lies Pag Town. Caska is around nine miles from the entrance to the inlet from the Velebit Channel. A large scale chart is recommended as there are several unmarked shoals off Zubovici in the approach from S and SE. Anchor off in 4.0 - 8.0 metres. There is a short pier at the village, which is usually crammed with local vessels, but a yacht can anchor off in 5.0 metres. Holding is moderate to good in sand and weed. The shelter is good except in strong winds from the W or NW, when it would probably become untenable. No facilities.

U. Povljana

U. Povljana/wiki/Pag#U._Povljana
Anchorage icon U. Povljana [[Pag#U. Povljana|U. Povljana]] 44°20.632'N, 015°05.997'E
Povljana village lies on the NE side of a wide bay at the SW corner of the island, two miles NE of the smaller island of Vir. Beware the shoal water off the headlands either side of the bay. Anchor off the village in 5.0 - 8.0 metres. The holding is good in sand and weed. Alternatively, berth alongside the S side of the short pier of the village if there is room. Depths here are around 3.0 - 4.0 metres. Shelter in the bay is good in all conditions except if there is anything W in the wind. No facilities other than a couple of restaurants.

U. Kosljun

U. Kosljun/wiki/Pag#U._Kosljun
Anchorage icon U. Kosljun [[Pag#U. Kosljun|U. Kosljun]] 44°23.696'N, 015°04.493'E
The hamlet of Kosljun is situated on the SW coast of Pag Island, some five miles NNW of Povljana, at the N end of a two-mile wide bay. Beware the shoal water off the headlands either side of the bay. Anchor off the jetty at the village in 4.0 - 6.0 metres. The holding is moderate to good in the sand with some rocky patches. The shelter is good in NW and E winds but the bay is completely open S. As an alternative to free anchoring, it may be possible (if there is space) to anchor moor stern or bows-to on the short pier, where there are depths of 2.0 - 3.0 metres alongside. No facilities.

U. Novalja

U. Novalja/wiki/Pag#U._Novalja
Anchorage icon U. Novalja [[Pag#U. Novalja|U. Novalja]] 44°33.307'N, 014°52.657'E
The holiday resort of Novalja lies at the head of a NW-facing bay on the W coast of the island, eight miles NNW of the inlet of Simuni Marina. In the approach, beware the shoal waters extending off the headlands on either side of the bay. Anchor off the village in 5.0 - 6.0 metres. Holding is good in sand and weed. The shelter here is good except if there is anything W in the wind. As an alternative to free anchoring, it may be possible (if there is space) to anchor moor stern or bows-to on the S side of the village quay, where there are depths about 3.0 metres alongside. There is a fuel berth here (although alongside depths are only 1.5 metres), provisions shops and restaurants ashore. There is also an ATM.

U. Jakisnica

U. Jakisnica/wiki/Pag#U._Jakisnica
Anchorage icon U. Jakisnica [[Pag#U. Jakisnica|U. Jakisnica]] 44°38.594'N, 014°46.687'E
Jakisnica is a quiet and sparsely inhabited inlet four miles SSE of the extreme NW tip of Pag Island and around eight miles NNW of Novalja. Anchor in the bay in 4.0 - 6.0 metres, if necessary taking a line ashore to one of the jetties around the inlet. The holding is good in sand and weed. The shelter is good from N and E but the inlet is open W and S. Small provisions shop and restaurant ashore.

U. Tovarnele

U. Tovarnele/wiki/Pag#U._Tovarnele
Anchorage icon U. Tovarnele [[Pag#U. Tovarnele|U. Tovarnele]] 44°41.527'N, 014°44.083'E
Tovarnele is a small hamlet on the NW coast of the island, barely a mile from the extreme NW tip. If approaching from N, beware of the extensive shoals off the headland of Rt Lun at the NW tip of the island. Anchor off in the bay in 4.0 - 6.0 metres, with a line ashore if necessary to prevent swinging. The holding is good in sand and weed. The shelter is good from all directions except NW round to W. No facilities.

U. Stara Povlana

U. Stara Povlana/wiki/Pag#U._Stara_Povlana
Anchorage icon U. Stara Povlana [[Pag#U. Stara Povlana|U. Stara Povlana]] 44°19.459'N, 015°08.679'E
Stara Povlana bay is the westernmost of the two long inlets at the SE end of Pag Island (the other being U. Dinjiska). The inlet extends over two miles from the wide entrance in a NW direction. Anchor at the head in 8.0 - 10.0 metres. The holding is good in sand and mud. The shelter is good from all directions except SE. No facilities ashore.

U. Dinjiska

U. Dinjiska/wiki/Pag#U._Dinjiska
Anchorage icon U. Dinjiska [[Pag#U. Dinjiska|U. Dinjiska]] 44°21.395'N, 015°11.199'E
Dinjiska bay is the easternmost of the two long inlets at the SE end of Pag Island (the other being U. Stara Povlana). The narrow inlet extends over three miles from the entrance in a NW direction. Anchor at the head in 7.0 - 9.0 metres. The holding is good in sand and mud. The shelter is excellent from all directions except SE. No facilities ashore.

U. Smokvica

U. Smokvica/wiki/Pag#U._Smokvica
Anchorage icon U. Smokvica [[Pag#U. Smokvica|U. Smokvica]] 44°19.057'N, 015°11.331'E
U. Smokvica lies on the NE shore of the bay of Stara Povlana, two miles from the head of the inlet. Anchor at the head of the bay in 5.0 - 6.0 metres (avoiding the rocky patch), with a line ashore if desired. Holding is good in sand and mud. Good shelter here from N and E but open S. No facilities.

Amenities

Facilities
Water Simuni Marina/wiki/Pag#.5B.5BSimuni_Marina.5D.5DWater icon Simuni Marina [[Pag#Simuni Marina|Simuni Marina]] 44°27.587'N, 014°58.156'E In every berth, tel. +385 23 697 457.
Electricity Simuni Marina/wiki/Pag#.5B.5BSimuni_Marina.5D.5DElectricity icon Simuni Marina [[Pag#Simuni Marina|Simuni Marina]] 44°27.587'N, 014°58.156'E In every berth, tel. +385 23 697 457.
Toilets In Simuni Marina
Showers In Simuni Marina
Laundry N/A (Not Available)
Garbage
Supplies
Fuel Novalja/wiki/Pag#.5B.5B.23U._Novalja.7CNovalja.5D.5DFuel icon Novalja [[Pag#Novalja|Novalja]] 44°33.307'N, 014°52.657'E Fuel berth (but depths alongside of only 1.5 metres).

Pag Town/wiki/Pag#.5B.5BPag_Town.5D.5DFuel icon Pag Town [[Pag#Pag Town|Pag Town]] 44°26.652'N, 015°03.166'E From garage on outskirts of Pag Town

Bottled gas N/A
Chandlers Simuni Marina/wiki/Pag#.5B.5BSimuni_Marina.5D.5DChandler icon Simuni Marina [[Pag#Simuni Marina|Simuni Marina]] 44°27.587'N, 014°58.156'E Tel. +385 23 697 457.
Services
Repairs Simuni Marina/wiki/Pag#.5B.5BSimuni_Marina.5D.5DService icon Simuni Marina [[Pag#Simuni Marina|Simuni Marina]] 44°27.587'N, 014°58.156'E Small boatyard; limited repairs, tel. +385 23 697 457.
Internet
Mobile connectivity Is there mobile telephone signal such as G4, G3, GPRS on the island? How strong is the signal? Are there any blind spots?
Vehicle rentals Pag Town/wiki/Pag#.5B.5BPag_Town.5D.5DCar icon Pag Town [[Pag#Pag Town|Pag Town]] 44°26.652'N, 015°03.166'E Rental outlets in the town.

Provisioning

Pag Town/wiki/Pag#.5B.5BPag_Town.5D.5DProvisions icon Pag Town [[Pag#Pag Town|Pag Town]] 44°26.652'N, 015°03.166'E Supermarket, butcher, fruit and vegetable market, fish market,pharmacy.

Simuni Marina/wiki/Pag#.5B.5BSimuni_Marina.5D.5DProvisions icon Simuni Marina [[Pag#Simuni Marina|Simuni Marina]] 44°27.587'N, 014°58.156'E Minimarket, tel. +385 23 697 457.

Tovarnele/wiki/Pag#.5B.5B.23U._Tovarnele.7CTovarnele.5D.5DProvisions icon Tovarnele [[Pag#Tovarnele|Tovarnele]] 44°41.527'N, 014°44.083'E Small grocery shop.

Eating out

Dva Ferala (two lanterns)/wiki/Pag#.27.27Dva_Ferala.27.27_.28two_lanterns.29Eatingout icon Dva Ferala (two lanterns) [[Pag#Dva Ferala (two lanterns)|Dva Ferala (two lanterns)]] 44°26.652'N, 015°03.166'E Small courtyard restaurant; it offered in 2004 a great lunch of Pag lamb, salad and local Žutica white wine followed by Pag cheese. --Athene of Lymington 13:42, 14 November 2012 (GMT).
 /wiki/Pag#.26nbsp.3BEatingout icon   [[Pag# | ]] 44°26.652'N, 015°03.166'E Several restaurants in the town.
 /wiki/Pag#.26nbsp.3BEatingout icon   [[Pag# | ]] 44°27.587'N, 014°58.156'E Restaurant and café, tel. +385 23 697 457.
 /wiki/Pag#.26nbsp.3BEatingout icon   [[Pag# | ]] 44°20.632'N, 015°05.997'E A couple of restaurants.
 /wiki/Pag#.26nbsp.3BEatingout icon   [[Pag# | ]] 44°33.307'N, 014°52.657'E Restaurants ashore.
 /wiki/Pag#.26nbsp.3BEatingout icon   [[Pag# | ]] 44°19.459'N, 015°08.679'E Restaurants ashore.

Transportation

  • Car ferry from Zigljen on NE coast to Prizna on mainland.
  • Buses from Pag Town to Zadar, Rijeka and Zagreb

Tourism

History

Give a short history of the island.

Places to Visit

The island is quite bare and rocky and, apart from its proximity to the awe-inspiring range of the Velebit mountains, has little to recommend it in the landscape. Most of the tourism interest centres on Pag Town, which largely dates from the 15 century and contains many old buildings. The town lies at the head of a large inlet facing the Velebit mountains and is surrounded by salt pans (the manufacture of the famous Pag cheese being the other major industry). The 16th-century church of St Mary’s has an intriguing sculpture over its door, showing the Virgin surrounded by Pag women in local headdresses. The nearby Ducal Palace has a similarly ornate doorway. Pag Town also boasts a small lace museum, celebrating the other craft (in addition to cheesemaking) for which the island is celebrated.

The portal of St Mary’s Church, Pag Town
A fine specimen of Pag lace
Pag cheese and lamb are a renowned local speciality

Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

Links

References

See Croatia.

Comments

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