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Zrće Beach, Croatia - the ULTIMATE guide
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items DISCLAIMER: THIS GUIDE IS NOT FINISHED! I'M STILL WORKING ON IT Croatia is a beautiful country with crazy parties. Zrće has been the top destination for summer parties for years. I have been to Zrće in 2023 and absolutely loved it! I am here to give ...
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About Croatia
Getting to Pag
Accommodation
About Croatia
Croatia is a small country full of amazing, kind people located in the northwestern part of the Balkan Peninsula. We have beautiful beaches, great history and THE WILDEST PARTIES.
Croatia is a small country full of amazing, kind people located in the northwestern part of the Balkan Peninsula. We have beautiful beaches, great history and THE WILDEST PARTIES.
Official website of the Croatian National Tourist Board | Croatia.hr
Getting to Pag
If you're flying to Croatia, the nearest airports are located in Zadar (the nearest), Rijeka and Split. The fastest option would be to land in Zadar, rent a car and drive to Novalja, but here is a list of a few other options to consider. If you're ta...
The nearest airport is Zadar Airport and it is a 1 hour and 20 min car drive from there to Novalja.
Zadar Airport to Novalja by car
Local Pag transport operator Antonio Tours operates daily bus services. Journey time to Novalja it is one and a half hours. Additional routes from Zadar can also be looked up on the Zadar Bus Terminal website.
Zadar to Novalja by bus
Rijeka Airport could be another option. From Rijeka there is a catamaran direct to Novalja.
Rijeka to Novalja by catamaran
There are a couple of bus services a day to Novalja (five hours) during the summer months with Antonio Tours and Arriva. You can also look up timetables on the Split Bus Terminal website.
Split to Novalja by bus
There are also a very decent number of daily services from Croatia’s capital to the island. The best information can be found on Zagreb Bus Terminal‘s website.
Zagreb to Novalja by bus
Accommodation
I would recommend booking your accommodation a few months in advance, especially if you chose dates for popular festivals. These are my recommendations:
We stayed in Apartments Palma Novalja. It is a 2 minute walk from the nearest supermarket and the town center. The beach is also very very close, a 5 minute walk I would say. The apartment was very nice, and very affordable I would really recommend i...
Apartments Palma Novalja
This hotel is located on the beach Lokunje and it is near the town center. While I didn't stay there personally, I think the location is AMAZING, and it has an 8,9 score on Booking.com
Kaneo beach hotel Novalja
If you're a football fan, this hotel might be interesting to you. It is owned by the Croatian football legend Dejan Lovren. It is a beautiful hotel, close to the beach and not far away from the town center.
Hotel Joel Novalja
If you're the glamping type, I think you'll like Noa Glamping, which is located directly on Zrće Beach. I would prefer to be located in Novalja because of the shops, restaurants, etc., but if you prefer to be located at the center of the party, this ...
Noa Glamping Resort