Pag Archipelago Boat Day: Hidden Coves & Sandbars

A self-skippered day out through the islands around Pag in search of crystal-clear lagoons, deserted anchorages, and the kind of turquoise water you thought only existed in postcards. Starting from the quiet harbour of Mandre, this route traces a string of secluded spots — centred on the island of Maun — that most visitors never reach.

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Mandre to Maun: lagoons, sandbars & empty water

3 stops

A leisurely boat day weaving through the islands around Pag and the Dalmatian coast. Expect glassy turquoise water, very few other boats, and plenty of time to swim.

Luka Mandre

Mandre

Set off from Luka Mandre, a small, unhurried harbour on the western coast of Pag — a calm and convenient place to begin a day on the water.

5 km · 10m

First Stop

Zadar

An exceptionally clear anchorage with barely another soul around — the kind of spot worth dropping anchor and staying longer than planned.

1 km · 3m

Second Stop

Pag

The highlight of the day: a natural sandbar bridging the island to a tiny neighbouring islet, surrounded by vivid turquoise shallows you can wade straight across.