Full Description & Details
Novalja Marina is a small harbour on the western side of the island of Pag, in the town of Novalja, Croatia. It is a working port with 15 berths and a maximum vessel length of 20 metres. The marina is well protected from all winds except from the north, making it a practical stopover for most of the year. The harbour is usually occupied with local boats, and the town is known for its lively night life, with loud music continuing until late at night during the summer season.
The marina offers mooring lines and stern-to-dock berths. You can moor at the northern breakwater or at the pontoon pier in the northern part of the harbour. Sideways mooring is possible at the western pontoon and along the fortified shore in the eastern part of the harbour, but during stormy weather these positions are not recommended. Water depths range from 2 to 5 metres. If all berths are occupied, anchoring is possible in the southern part of the bay at depths of 2 to 4 metres, where the sandy bottom holds the anchor well.
Facilities at the marina include electricity, water, fuel (diesel and petrol), showers, restrooms, and Wi-Fi. A supermarket is less than 100 metres away, and the town of Novalja offers inns, bars, and shops. The marina is open year-round, from 1 January to 31 December. The address is Obala Petra Kresimira 4, Novalja, 53291, Croatia.
For navigation, be aware of summer squalls from the west and northwest, and mind the shallows in front of the south point of the harbour and Vrtlic Point, as well as shallow water at the base of the harbour. A passenger catamaran operates out of the harbour, so do not anchor in a way that obstructs its passage to the north-east shore. When landing sideways on the fortified shore on the eastern side, watch out for the many ropes used by locals to moor their vessels.
How to get there
Approach Novalja Marina from the west, heading for the harbour light on the pier. The harbour is on the western side of Pag island, with a large new residential area on the north-east shore reaching almost to Gaj Point, and the Gajac tourist village south of the harbour. Mind the shallows in front of the south point of the harbour and Vrtlic Point, and shallow water at the base of the harbour.
A passenger catamaran operates out of the harbour, so keep clear of its route to the north-east shore. There is no VHF channel specified for the marina. The nearest fuel station is at Rab, 21 nautical miles away.
The marina is in the town of Novalja, which is accessible by road from the rest of Pag island. The nearest airport is likely Zadar, but no specific airport or formalities are mentioned in the sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many berths does Novalja Marina have and what is the maximum boat length?
Novalja Marina has 15 berths and can accommodate vessels up to 20 metres in length.
What is the water depth at Novalja Marina?
The water depth at Novalja Marina ranges from 2 to 5 metres.
Is Novalja Marina open year-round?
Yes, Novalja Marina is open year-round, from 1 January to 31 December.
Does Novalja Marina have fuel and other facilities?
Novalja Marina offers fuel (diesel and petrol), electricity, water, showers, restrooms, and Wi-Fi. A supermarket is less than 100 metres away.
Can I anchor at Novalja Marina if all berths are occupied?
Yes, if all berths are occupied, you can anchor in the southern part of the bay at depths of 2 to 4 metres, where the sandy bottom holds the anchor well.
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