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Cross the Pager Bridge and trade city streets for wind-scraped limestone, secret coves and a short, invigorating hike from Metajna. This day tour pairs coastal hiking with time to explore Pag’s old town and swim in crystal Adriatic water.
Cross the Pager Bridge and trade city streets for wind-scraped limestone, secret coves and a short, invigorating hike from Metajna. This day tour pairs coastal hiking with time to explore Pag’s old town and swim in crystal Adriatic water.
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The van hums away from Zadar at 08:00 and, minutes later, the Pager Bridge unfurls — a span of concrete above a lacquer of Adriatic blue and a shoreline of bleached rock. Step onto Pag and the land changes: wind-sculpted limestone fields open like a planetary plain, low scrub whispering as it gives way to sudden sea views and hidden coves.
moderate.
8 hours.
Participants should have a moderate fitness level: able to walk 4–6 km over uneven terrain and handle short elevation changes.
The guided loop from Metajna is about 4–6 km with roughly 100–200 m of cumulative ascent; it’s rated easy-to-moderate and suitable for hikers with steady footing.
Yes — pick-up, air-conditioned transfer over the Pager Bridge and return to Zadar are included in the full-day excursion.
Yes — the itinerary includes breaks at secluded coves with clear water; bring swimwear and a towel for quick swims between trail segments.
Facilities are limited on the trail; there will be time in Pag town for cafes and toilets in the afternoon, and snacks/soft drinks are provided on the tour.
Pag’s economy has long revolved around salt production and sheep husbandry; the island is also famed for handmade Pag lace and a distinctive hard sheep cheese.
Pag’s karst ecosystem is thin-soiled and slow to recover — stick to paths, pack out all waste, and avoid disturbing nesting birds or marine life.
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