Things to do
in Stara Novalja.
Ten experiences that explain the destination without turning it into a checklist.
Swim Planjka
Fine sand and warm shallow water make Planjka the easy first stop.
Find Jadra’s deeper edge
Move from pebbles to rock and clearer depth.
Dive Stara Novalja
Make the underwater world part of the trip, not an afterthought.
Walk the waterfront
The long evening promenade is one of the simplest pleasures named by the local Tourist Board.
Explore Novalja Field
The landscape between Novalja and Stara Novalja changes the mood from coast to vineyard and olive grove.
Eat the island
Pag lamb, cheese, fish, herbs and wine make geography edible.
Visit Boškinac
A Michelin-starred gastronomic anchor for the wider destination.
Go north toward Lun
Add ancient olive landscapes and the quieter north of Pag to the route.
Come outside August
Spring and autumn reveal the place with more space and better conditions for active travel.
Stay long enough
Three to five days allows the bay, food, diving and northern Pag to connect.
Turn the list into a rhythm.
The best Stara Novalja itinerary alternates water, food and landscape rather than stacking attractions.