Stara Novalja: Hotels and Accommodation

Stara Novalja is situated on a long bay in the northwest of Pag, protected from southerly and northerly winds. Small sandy beaches stretch along the bay and end at Trinćel Beach. Anyone wishing to book a hotel in Stara Novalja can then continue searching for accommodation.

Coast and Water

The large sandy beach of Planjka–Trinćel in Stara Novalja has a beach volleyball court and a small-sided football pitch, a water slide for children, pedal boat and small boat rentals, as well as jet ski and boat rentals. There are also food and drink facilities and a large car park.

The European Blue Flag flies at Trinćel Beach; it is presented as a guarantee of water quality and environmental cleanliness. Stara Novalja also has diving centres with diving schools and several diving clubs.

Jadra Beach, located near Stara Novalja, is divided into areas for families, dog-friendly areas and naturist areas. Facilities include access ramps with handrails, changing rooms, showers and benches. A lit promenade leads towards Drljanda Bay.

Paths and Landscape

Stara Novalja offers well-maintained cycle paths. The Svetojanj Route runs through Stara Novalja; the Svetojanj Trail includes Mediterranean flora and rocky terrain. Svetojašnica is one of the few remaining ponds on Pag.

A promenade in Stara Novalja is suitable for long walks.

History

Stara Novalja has a long fishing tradition. The second-oldest fishing cooperative was founded there in 1907.

Cuisine

Restaurant cuisine in Stara Novalja includes Pag cheese and lamb.

Restaurant cuisine also includes fish specialities and seafood in the traditional Mediterranean style.

Other places within the same destination: Potocnica, Caska, Kustići, Lun, Novalja.

For the overview of the wider travel destination: Općina Novalja.