The beauty of Novalja surroundings is not only in its amazing and picturesque landscapes but also in vivid places in its surroundings. Their differences give this whole area an additional charm and image of the exquisite diversity of the island.

Lun

Under the branches of hundred- year old olives in the far north- west of the island you will find Lun. Nature left the mark of its generosity in a unique combination of green and dark blue. If you wish to find piece lost in urban hectic, this is the ideal place for your vacation. Mild Mediterranean climate and reinforcing peace and quiet of the Lun olive gardens will renew your exhausted strengths. In such quiet you will feel like time stopped.

Nearby palces- Jakišnica, Dudići, Varsan and Potočnica, situated in colourful bays, are also an excellent choice for your pleasant vacations. You can find accommodation in rooms and apartments in many family houses with hospitable hosts and in a modern hotel Luna (Jakišnica).

Botanical wild olive reserve

Lunj olive gardens represent a true oasis of peace and one of the most picturesque and most beautiful corners of our island. Amongst countless olive trees, over 1500 wild olive trees take special place- olea oleaster. They are from five to eight meters high and twenty to eighty cm in diameter wide.

This wild olive area, with its 24 ha surface is unique in the Adriatic and it has great botanical value. Due to its features it is protected and was pronounced a botanical reserve in 1963.

Metajna

In the rocky nest, on the east part of the island you can visit Metajna. Written documents say that the first tourists visited Metajna in 1928, so don’t waste any more time but follow their lead and discover the beauty of this place.
Nature demonstrated its infinity here in the unique combination of wind, stone and sea. During hot summer days you can find refreshment at local beaches among which a small beach Ručica takes a special place. You can reach it through a vivid tract called Kanjon.
During tourist season Metajna is famous for its fishermen nights which are always accompanied by the scent of a fresh grilled fish, taste of home- made wine and sounds of local songs.

Nearby places- Zubovići, Kustići and Vidalići seem like they have grown from stone. They also give you the opportunity of pleasant vacations filled with peace and quiet. You can find accommodation in rooms and apartments in family houses with hospitable and welcoming hosts.

Stara Novalja

North of Novalja, in a warm deeply indented bay Stara Novalja hides its beauties. Planjka (Trinćel) beach stretches on the south- east end of the bay and presents one of the naturally most beautiful and best decorated domestic beaches, where you can have lot of fun and refreshment during hot summer days. You will experience evening refreshment in walks along a long, beautifully decorated seaside promenade. There are several diving clubs in Stara Novalja so we can freely say that divers open and close the tourist season. You can find accommodation in rooms and apartments in family houses of hospitable hosts.

Gajac

Gajac is a tourist- residential place 2 km away from Novalja. Outside of the season only 100 inhabitants live there, but in summer it turns into a real town with over 10 000 inhabitants. A long sand Braničevica beach stretches along the coast and it is oriented towards the open sea. While refreshing in the sea you can enjoy in good catering offer in venues near beach. Other necessary contents are in the centre of the place. If you like the crowd, Gajac is the right location for you. During summer Gajac is connected to Novalja by public transportation.