Boškinac.
The island on a plate.

Not a detour. Part of the destination.

Boškinac’s official site places the property between Novalja and Stara Novalja, at the top of Novalja Field, among olive trees and pines. That geography matters. It gives a Stara Novalja stay a natural inland chapter without leaving the local landscape.

The hotel, restaurant and winery work as one story. The official hotel description emphasizes a stone building beside vineyard and olive grove; the restaurant builds contemporary cuisine from island ingredients; the winery connects the family history to vineyards cultivated across generations.

Why it matters for Stara Novalja

Boškinac raises the ceiling of the destination. It gives visitors a reason to extend a beach stay into a food-and-wine journey and gives spring or autumn a premium purpose beyond weather.