Activity Snapshot
Activity description
Take a hike and discover the ‘Life on Mars’ trail near Novalja for an unforgettable outdoor adventure on the island of Pag!
Would you like to follow one of the most beautiful hiking trail in Croatia? Of course, the ‘Life on Mars’ trail is a must! The ‘Life on Mars’ trail is located in Novalja, in the locality of Metajna, and takes you on a tour of the most beautiful beaches on the island of Pag. In 2020, Croatia's first Via Ferrata above the sea was added to the trail and you can add this challenge to your hike near Novalja by booking the “Life on Mars + Via Ferrata” activity.
However, in this guided “Life on Mars” hike, you will only do the hiking part. Your hike will start at Ručica beach. The trail will take you along the karst landscape of the Pag Bay towards Stogaj, a peculiarly shaped rock that attracts a large number of mountaineers.
Your hike near Novalja continues towards the beach Beriknica, one of the most beautiful beaches on the island, known for its natural installation consisting of three unusual rock patterns created by the millennial exposure to the “bura” wind.
Following your guide on the “Life on Mars” trail, you’ll continue hiking towards the Slana Bay, overlooked by remnants of a World War Two concentration camp, and the Seline Bay, which offers a wonderful view of the Podvelebit Channel. Your guided hike near Novalja ends at its starting point : Ručica beach.
You can choose different itineraries depending on your level of fitness or the time you want to spend hiking on the Island of Pag. Whatever trail you choose to follow, you’ll discover amazing views of the Adriatic sea and visit beautiful beaches of the island !
Don’t hesitate to book your guided hike on the “Life on Mars” trail and enjoy the outdoors near Novalja !
ROUTE 1:
Points:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 (see itinerary)
Length: 16km (10mi)
Highest point: 168m (610ft)
Difficulty: 5/5
ROUTE 2:
Points: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 (see itinerary)
Length: 9km (5.5mi)
Highest point: 168m (550ft)
Difficulty: 4/5
ROUTE 3:
Points:1, 4, 5, 7, 8 (see itinerary)
Length: 10km (6.2mi)
Highest point: 68m (220ft)
Difficulty: 3/5
ROUTE 4:
Points: 1, 4, 5, 7 (see itinerary)
Length: 7km (4.3mi)
Highest point: 68m (220ft)
Difficulty: 2/5
ROUTE 5:
Points: 7, 8 (see itinerary)
Length: 2.5km (1.5mi)
Highest point: 58m (190ft)
Difficulty: 1/5
1. Town of Metajna
2. Krive Drage meadows
3. Ravna Draga meadows
4. Seline cove
5. Slana beach
6. Malin beach
7. Stogaj rock
8. Ručica beach
All participants must have a basic level of fitness for hiking the itinerary that they choose.
Special terms
Transfer to Ručica beach can be organised for you (to be paid on site) : please contact the instructor directly once your booking has been confirmed.
- Professional guide
- Tasting at Boškinac Winery: 9€/person
- Lunch at a local restaurant: 9€/person
- Transfer from Pag: 10€/person
- Transfer from Novalja: 7€/person
- Sunglasses
- Camera
- Water and snack
- Sunscreen
