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Things to see in Novalja (Croatia): 7 places and when to go
Novalja is a town in Croatia, and this site lists 7 places in and around it, mainly Nature (4), Mountains (4), History (2). The best known are Slana concentration camp, Zrće and Sveti Vid. The best time to come is May to October; also possible: March to April and November. In June there are 15 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 39. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Croatia · 44.5393, 14.9162
- Places
- 7 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- Best time
- May to October.
- Also possible
- March to April and November.
- Nearest airport
- ZAD Zadar, 60 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Budakovo Brdo, at 1,317 m.
What to see in Novalja
The places in and around Novalja, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Slana concentration campConcentration camp on the Croatian island Pag8.2 km
- ZrćeBeach in Croatia4 m
- Sveti VidHighest mountain of the island of Pag in Croatia9.4 km
- Bačić kukCroatian mountain15 km
- BeljčevicaMountain of the Velebit in Croatia14 km
- Budakovo BrdoMountain in Croatia13 km
- Bucht Mrzlanovica (Wrack)Shipwreck12 km
When to go to Novalja
The best time to visit Novalja is May to October; also possible: March to April and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not9:00
- FebBetter not10:13
- MarPossible11:38
- AprPossible13:15
- MayBest time14:36
- JunBest time15:21
- JulBest time15:03
- AugBest time13:52
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:43
- NovPossible9:20
- DecBetter not8:39
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 39. In June, 7 of the 7 places are at their best.
When to go to Croatia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Novalja
The nearest main airport is Zadar Airport (ZAD, Zadar), 60 km as the crow flies. How to get around Croatia (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Smiljan18 places31 km
- Kuterevo17 places36 km
- Zadar44 places54 km
- Krk22 places61 km
- Biograd na Moru14 places81 km
- Rabac18 places84 km
And all of Croatia, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Novalja?
The best known: Slana concentration camp, Zrće, Sveti Vid, Bačić kuk, Beljčevica. In all, 7 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Novalja?
May to October; also possible: March to April and November. In June there are 15 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 39.
How do you get to Novalja?
The nearest main airport is Zadar Airport (ZAD), 60 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Novalja as the destination and these 7 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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