The excursion starts from hotel in Zadar. The ride to Pag takes about 1 hour. During this excursion to the island of Pag, your local guide will explain you the history of this island and its center that has an archaeological site with ruins. After some free time we will continue towards Gligora Dairy, 20 minutes away from Pag center. During the tour you will learn about the cheese production, see ageing room and you will taste various Gligora cheeses. After 1 hour ride, we will make stop in a small town of Nin for a visit of Nin Saltworks. You will walk along the salt pools with an expert guide. Transfer back to Zadar (around 20 minutes).
Pickup included
Where Zadar is associated with the Sun, the island of Pag is associated with the Moon. The bare karst and white stone surface has led to this island has being called the ‘lunar island’. But this is just the most obvious visible characteristic of the island’s surface, upon which there are many things to discover. So amongst the heritage of Pag town you will find the church of the Assumption. It is located on the main square and is the most valuable monument of sacral architecture in Pag, built by Šibenik and Zadar masters in the 15th century. The Rector's Palace from the 15th century also sits on the main square. The former Kamerlengo Fortress Tower houses the town’s administrative offices, and the hugely important Benedictine Monastery of Pag plays an important role in the preservation of the tradition of lace-making.
At the Nin Saltworks the salt is not produced by the machines. It is not produced by the man either. The salt is produced by the sun, sea and wind. The salt from Nin is ecological, therapeutic and biodynamic because in its production, besides people, participates diverse wildlife, plenty of beaches and healing mud.
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
If the travelers are accommodated in the walking zone of the old town of Zadar, the nearest pick up location accessible by car will be advised.