Pag – an award-winning island

The Dalmatian coast is famed for its endless beaches, pristine waters, numerous idyllic islands and golden sunsets, but did you know that it is also home to quite a different gold?

If there is one island which can be associated with salt, it is surely Pag, with the island’s unique climatic conditions and salty air playing its part in the famous Pag cheese, which has won numerous international awards, as well as Pag lamb, which is highly regarded.

Pag’s saltpans date back to at least 999, and the history of the island’s association with this natural white gift can be traced in the small but informative Pag Salt Museum. Along with the cheese, some fleur de sol (cvijet sol in Croatian) makes an excellent souvenir. So take a deep breath of the salty air – you are going to need it when you see all the breathtaking views Pag has to offer.

SOURCE: HTZ CROATIA