Metajna: Hotels and Accommodation

Metajna combines coast, nature, culture and regional cuisine in a compact setting. Those wishing to book a hotel in Metajna can continue their accommodation search afterwards.

Active pursuits

The trail network Life on Mars leads through Metajna towards several beaches. It consists of four marked trekking trails with a total length of 16 kilometres and is open to visitors year-round.

This route also includes a difficult, 100-metre-long coastal via ferrata for advanced active visitors. It requires climbing equipment and is reached from Slana Bay, which lies 2 kilometres from Ručica Beach in Metajna. The Stogaj climbing rock rises above Ručica and Beriknica/Beritnica and forms part of Pag's wind-shaped, moon-like landscape.

Landscape and Beaches

Metajna is characterised by a barren coastal landscape shaped by the interplay of wind, stone, sea and dry-stone walls. Near Metajna are Ručica Beach, the Slana concentration camp and Zakučenica. The surrounding area of Metajna includes Šiškovaćka Glavica and Batinovac.

Ručica Beach lies 1 kilometre from Metajna and has a pebble and sandy shore. It can be reached by car or boat; the footpath leads through the scenic Kanjon area.

Beriknica/Beritnica Beach is accessible by land or sea, lies near Ručica south of Metajna, and is recognisable by three rocks arranged in the shallow water.

Culture and Cuisine

The Church of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary stands in the centre of Metajna. It was built in 1487 and has a historic bell dating from 1521, described as the third-oldest bell in the Archdiocese of Zadar.

Culinary traditions associated with Metajna include Pag cheese, lamb, fish, shellfish and prosciutto. Also mentioned are grilled lamb, prawns prepared buzara-style, and lamb cooked under a lid.

Other places to choose from: Šimuni, Bošana, Gorica, Mandre, Smokvica, Vidalici, Kolan, Vlasici.

For the main travel overview: Municipality of Pag.