Stara Novalja is a

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in the

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of the same name in the north-eastern part of the island of Pag, 5 kilometers north of

Novalja Novalja () is a town in the north of the island of Pag in the Croatian part of Adriatic Sea. In recent times, Novalja has become famous because of the Zrće Beach. History The earliest settlers on the island were an Illyrian tribe that came to ...

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. The economy is based on

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and

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. The cove of Stara Novalja is the submerged part of the "Pasko-Dinjiska" valley. The safest dock for larger ships is located south of the cove called "Drljanda", where the depth reaches 27–38 meters. Smaller ships and yachts drawing up to 3.5 meters are docked along the external part of the jointed

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(in front of the village). Stara Novalja is located on the

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"M29". In its vicinity are remains of antique walls, a late

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, ruins of the

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church of the Holy Cross. Since the ferry harbor was relocated to Žigljen (except in some extraordinary weather conditions), Stara Novalja has become a quiet place which offers accommodation facilities in private homes, as well as lodging and boarding services. As such it is preferred by families. The major event is the feast day of

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(29 June).

Beaches

The biggest beach in Stara Novalja is the sand beach, "Trincel". There are also many smaller beaches and

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in front of the houses on the coastline.

Climate

The climate in the village is mild and

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. Springs are lush and green, summers are dry and warm, falls pleasant and winters mild with the cold northeast bora winds sometimes blowing. Daily summer temperatures can reach 30 degrees and nights are pleasantly fresher. Summer sea temperatures reach 25 degrees, while the bathing season starts in May.

References

{{Subdivisions of Lika-Senj County Populated places in Lika-Senj County Pag (island)