Novalja Joins Croatia’s Tourism Crackdown: New Alcohol Sales Ban to Protect Local Life This Summer

For years, Novalja has lived a double life. By day, it is a picturesque Mediterranean town known for its world-class sheep’s milk cheese (Paški sir) and intricate lace. By night, it has often transformed into a staging ground for the thousands of festival-goers heading to the nearby open-air clubs of Zrće Beach.

If you are planning a trip to the island of Pag this year, here is how the new regulations will practically impact your stay:

The island of Pag remains one of the most visually stunning locations in Europe. To ensure a smooth trip: