Kolan is a place in the interior of the Northern Dalmatian island of Pag that is connected to the mainland by Paski bridge and ferry lines that run several times daily. Kolan lies on a hilltop overlooking a fertile valley, 9 km south-east of Novalja. The nearest swimming beaches are 3 km away in the places of Simuni and Mandre. Kolan has retained its rich folklore heritage including traditional songs and crafts. Kolan is famous for its "konobas" (local restaurants) offering many Pag specialties: lamb, local wine and delicatessen Pag cheese. Locals sell their home grown vegetables, honey and wine. We recommend Kolan to people not interested only in swimming and suntanning but also in local traditions and gastronomy.
We recommend: valuable ethnographic collection in Kolan / ruins of the 14th century Gothic church of Sv. Vid / rustic type Sv. Jerolim church from the 16th century / Novalja - tourist destination known for its sandy beaches / Mandre / Simuni - fishing settlement surrounded by dense pine trees / town of Pag
How to get there: Paski bridge - 35 km north of Paski bridge and 12 km from the city of Pag on the island's main road / ferry port - 15 km from the port and 9 km south from Novalja on the island's main road
Did you know: Kolansko blato ornithological reserve is close to Kolan / the inhabitants of Kolan still wear their lively traditional costumes / ancient aqueduct in Kolan. |
