Metajna, Coastal settlement on Pag Island, Croatia.
Metajna is a coastal settlement on the northern shore of Pag Island, spread across several bays with sandy and pebbly beaches. The area is defined by low hills and sparse vegetation, with views toward the Adriatic Sea.
The settlement developed as a fishing village and grew closely tied to fishing and small-scale farming. Over centuries it remained shaped by these traditional ways of life and its enduring connection to the coast.
The community maintains strong ties to the sea through fishing practices that have shaped daily life for generations. You can observe these traditions in the work happening regularly along the waterfront.
You can reach the settlement from Novalja along the coastal road and walk between the different beach sections. Most beaches are easily accessible on foot from the main area.
The place long remained relatively isolated due to difficult access, which preserved its village character until today. This remoteness kept it as a quiet retreat where life followed the island's historical rhythms.
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