The Renaissance town of Pag was planned and built in the 15th century. Its historic townscape includes the Church of the Assumption of Mary on the central town square, the Kula Skrivanat, and Pag lace, which was inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2009.
Those planning a stay in Pag may wish to book a hotel.
Culture and History
The foundation stone of the Church of the Assumption of Mary was laid on 18 May 1443. The church is Pag’s most valuable monument of sacred architecture. Kula Skrivanat is the only surviving one of the nine towers that defended the town of Pag. Today, a promenade runs alongside the tower; during the summer months, Kula Skrivanat hosts various cultural and entertainment events.
Stari Grad Pag is an archaeological site and a sanctuary. The Romanesque Church of St Mary is preserved there. At the Paška čipke Gallery, visitors can see how Pag lace is made. The Ethno Gallery of KUD Družina displays Pag shirts decorated with Pag lace, as well as historic furniture and photographs that bear witness to life in Pag in the past.
The traditional folk play Robinija is performed during the carnival season, as well as as part of Pag Summer and the Ethno Evenings.
Coast and Landscape
Prosika Town Beach is Pag’s central beach. It offers swimming, sunbathing, beach volleyball, tennis, pedal boating, water scooters, and water slides.
In the Lokunja district in the heart of Pag, there is a natural spa with mud-rich sediments. Centuries-old dry-stone walls and boundary walls are considered defining testimonies to Pag’s past and enduring monuments to the arduous work of the people of Pag.
Salt and Local Programmes
The Jutra u poljima soli workshops offer the opportunity to taste various salts and fleur de sel. From 1 June, the Pag Saltworks offers outdoor educational workshops on the history and production of salt as part of this programme. The workshops also include collecting salt under the guidance of an experienced employee of the Pag Saltworks.
Getting There and Other Pages About Local Places
The town of Pag can be reached via the Pag Bridge. Buses reach it from two directions, either via the Pag Bridge or via the Prizna–Žigljen ferry. A catamaran connects Rijeka with Novalja via Rab and takes two and a half hours. Zemunik Airport near Zadar is connected to Pag; the distance to it is stated as 42 km.
More pages about local places: Miskovici, Šimuni, Metajna, Vlasici, Kolan, Kolanjski Gajac, Smokvica, Vidalici.
