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Pag Town
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The harbour of Pag Town lies at the S end of a large, six mile long inlet entered from the Velebit Channel on the E side of the island of Pag in Croatia. The inlet provides reasonable shelter in most conditions, although with a fetch of six miles from the NW, winds from that direction can make Pag Town a very uncomfortable place to be. Largely constructed under the Venetians in the 15th century, the town’s prosperity derived from the extensive salt pans that surround the S end of the inlet. Much of the mediaeval centre of the town still survives, although today its income derives more from the production of lace and the famous Pag cheeses. Visiting yachts have the option of berthing on the town quay, either alongside or stern/bows to the section with laid moorings, or anchoring off the town in 4.0 - 5.0 metres.
Weather
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.
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.
For sources of weather forecasting, see Croatia.
Charts
- British Admiralty
- 515
- 202
- Croatian charts
- MK 10
- Imray
- M25 (Otok Rab to Sibenik)
Communication
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Islands
Approach is via the entrance to the inlet from the Velebit Channel at Template:Coord legacy, then after a mile on a NW course rounding the headland of Rt. Sv. Nikola and heading SSE. There can often be a tidal current of up to 3-4 in the channel here. The harbour of Pag Town lies just over two miles SSE of Rt. Sv. Nikola. On the final approach, note that there are shallows to the W of the town quay marked by buoys and then posts.
Entrance
None, Mali Losinj is the nearest port of entry.
Berthing
Visiting yachts either berth alongside at the S end of the town quay, just S of the small basin (which is usually filled by local boats) or stern/bows-to the section N of the basin, where there are some laid moorings. Depths at the S end are 3.0 - 3.5 metres and on the N section 2.5 - 3.0 metres. Shelter here is reasonably good in most conditions, although the prevailing NW winds can make it a bit choppy in the afternoons. A strong NW wind would probably make it untenable here. There are no facilities on the town quay, but it is handy for provisions and restaurants.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
Yacht Repairs and Services
None.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
Fuel from garage on outskirts of town. No water or electricity.
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
The area around Pag Town 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 the settlement of Pag Town itself, which largely dates from the 15th 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.
Grocery & Supply Stores
- Supermarket and other provisions shops in the town.
- Butcher
- Fruit and vegetable market
- Fish market
- Pharmacy
Eateries
- Several restaurants in the 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.
Internet/WiFi
At internet cafes in the town.
Laundry
None.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Rental outlets in the town.
Garbage Disposal
Bins behind the harbour.
Transportation
- Buses to Zadar, Rijeka and Zagreb.
- Local buses to Novalja
- Car ferries (seasonal) fromZiglen to Prizna.
Routes/Passages To/From
See Croatia.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Pag Town at the Wikipedia
- List of all Croatian marinas
- List of government-owned ACI marinas
- Croatian National Tourist Board
- Find Croatia travel guide
- Wikipedia - Croatia
References & Publications
See Croatia.
Comments
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Date of member's last visit to Pag Town and this page's details validated:
- May 2005 --Athene of Lymington 17:27, 23 April 2012 (BST)
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