Pag
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An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Pag Island in Croatia.
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
- 515
- 202
- Croatian charts
- MK 10
- Imray
- M25 (Otok Rab to Sibenik)
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.
Passages
See Croatia.
Islands
Communication
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Entrance
Mali Losinj 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. Click on link at top right of page for Interactive map of harbours and anchorages or for full details see below.
Ports
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Anchorages
Note: U. (short for Uvala) = cove. See 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.
U. Zubovici
U. Caska
U. Povljana
U. Kosljun
U. Novalja
U. Jakisnica
U. Tovarnele
U. Stara Povlana
U. Dinjiska
U. Smokvica
Facilities
Water
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 [[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
In Simuni Marina.
Supplies
Fuel
Novalja [[Pag#Novalja|Novalja]] 44°33.307'N, 014°52.657'E Fuel berth (but depths alongside of only 1.5 metres).
Pag Town [[Pag#Pag Town|Pag Town]] 44°26.652'N, 015°03.166'E From garage on outskirts of Pag Town
Cooking gas
None.
Chandlers
Simuni Marina [[Pag#Simuni Marina|Simuni Marina]] 44°27.587'N, 014°58.156'E Tel. +385 23 697 457.
Services
Repairs
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
Internet café in Pag Town. Wifi in Simuni Marina.
Mobile connectivity
Is there mobile telephone signal such as G4, G3, GPRS in the island? How strong is the signal? Are there any blind spots?
Vehicle Rentals
Pag Town [[Pag#Pag Town|Pag Town]] 44°26.652'N, 015°03.166'E Rental outlets in the town.
Provisioning
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 [[Pag#Simuni Marina|Simuni Marina]] 44°27.587'N, 014°58.156'E Minimarket, tel. +385 23 697 457.
Tovarnele [[Pag#Tovarnele|Tovarnele]] 44°41.527'N, 014°44.083'E Small grocery shop.
Transportation
- Car ferry from Zigljen on NE coast to Prizna on mainland.
- Buses from Pag Town to Zadar, Rijeka and Zagreb.
Eating out
- 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).
- Please specify POI name [[Pag# | ]] 44°26.652'N, 015°03.166'E Several restaurants in the town.
- Please specify POI name [[Pag# | ]] 44°27.587'N, 014°58.156'E Restaurant and café, tel. +385 23 697 457.
- Please specify POI name [[Pag# | ]] 44°20.632'N, 015°05.997'E A couple of restaurants.
- Please specify POI name [[Pag# | ]] 44°33.307'N, 014°52.657'E Restaurants ashore.
- Please specify POI name [[Pag# | ]] 44°19.459'N, 015°08.679'E Restaurants ashore.
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.
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
- Pag 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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- July 2004 --Athene of Lymington 15:04, 21 April 2012 (BST)
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