The Nude Beaches of Pag
The coastline of Pag island
Five FKK beaches scattered across Pag, from an easy fjord cove to a remote bay reached on foot.
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Pag is a pebbly, dramatic island on Croatia’s Dalmatian coast with a long clothes-free tradition, and this guide covers five FKK beaches along its coastline. They range from an easy ten minute walk to a sheltered fjord cove to a thirty minute hike to a remote bay near the island’s northern tip. Some are officially marked with FKK signs, others are known by local custom or graffiti. All suit travellers comfortable with rough terrain and some walking.
season
May to September
LEGAL STATUS
Tolerated
GETTING THERE
Car Recommended
Vibe
Pebbles, informal, varied
where we are
REGIONAL orientation
Pag is one of the more rugged islands on Croatia’s Dalmatian coast, known for its bare limestone landscape, salt pans, and a nightlife scene centred on Novalja and Zrće Beach. Being naked has a long history here, and FKK beaches, the term used across Croatia for clothes-free spots, blend into the regular coastline rather than existing as a separate resort area.
The five beaches on this list stretch from Šimuni in the south to Vajerma near Lun in the north. Some, like Bay Bok, are close to campsites and easy to reach on foot. Others, like Vajerma, are remote enough that most visitors arrive by boat. Croatian law only permits public nudity on beaches marked for it, but tradition is taken seriously too, even if it’s not official. So it’s worth knowing which section you’re on before undressing.
the nude beaches
ONE BY ONE
Šimuni
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Šimuni is located on a small peninsula that works as a natural lookout point over the water. A short walk past the beach bar leads to the nude stretch, marked with an FKK sign, though it can get swimsuit-heavy during the busiest weeks of high season. When that happens, the rocky coast just beyond offers a calmer alternative. The terrain is rough stone, with a small lighthouse overlooking the water and a few shady spots in the bushes.
RemoteNatural settingRockyPebblesNo facilities
Bay Bok
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Bay Bok is widely considered the standout clothes-free beach on Pag, a sandy cove with gentle pebble patches at the end of a fjord, where the water is so still it feels like a pool. The nude side stays clothes-free even during peak season, while the neighbouring cove is used by bathing suits. There’s no natural shade until the sun drops behind the mainland mountains in the late afternoon.
LivelyNatural settingSandyRockyPebblesNo facilities
Cista coves
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The main Cista beach is busy and developed, with sunbeds, umbrellas and mostly clothed visitors, but a trail behind the beach bar leads to a string of small sandy bays. Some of these coves are nude and others aren’t, usually identifiable by FKK graffiti or simply by who’s already there. The water is clear and shallow, good for paddleboarding or just floating, though the trail in crosses loose rocks that warm up fast in the sun.
LivelyNatural settingRockyPebblesNo facilities
Gajac
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South of Gajac town, a clothes-free stretch hides behind the town’s main beach, reached by a ten minute coastal trail past the beach bars. It’s a long stretch of rocky shoreline with calmer water and flatter stone patches to settle on. New development nearby suggests it may get busier in future seasons, but for now it’s still an easy, relaxed spot.
QuietNatural settingRockyPebblesNo facilities
Vajerma
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Vajerma, near the village of Lun at Pag’s northern tip, is the most remote beach on this list and is best reached by boat. Visitors arriving on foot rarely meet anyone else here, which is much of the appeal. The cove is narrow and quiet, with soft waves and no bars or toilets nearby, a proper sense of being away from things.
QuietNatural settingRockyPebblesNo facilities
WHO THIS IS FOR
WHO SHOULD GO & who should not
Great for
- ✓ Travellers who want a mix of easy and properly remote beaches
- ✓ Those comfortable with rocky terrain and the occasional walk in
- ✓ Visitors who enjoy telling nude coves apart by local FKK graffiti
not ideal if
- ✕ You need soft sand and shade at every beach
- ✕ You're not up for rocky paths or a walk from the car park
- ✕ You want certainty everywhere, since some coves rely on local custom, not signs
practical
GETTING THERE & what to know
getting there
The five beaches are spread along roughly 25 kilometres of Pag’s western coast, from Šimuni in the south to Vajerma near Lun in the north. A car is the easiest way to combine several in one trip, though Bay Bok and Cista are close enough to walk between. Reaching Vajerma on foot means a 20 to 30 minute hike from the village of Dudici, so budget extra time for that stop.
best time to go
July and August bring the warmest water but also the busiest crowds, and several of these beaches see more swimsuits than usual during peak weeks. Bay Bok’s nude side reportedly stays clothes-free even in high season, which makes it a safer bet than Šimuni if consistency matters to you. Shoulder months, May, June and September, offer a quieter and more reliably nude-friendly experience across the board.
legal status
Croatian law only permits public nudity on beaches officially marked for it, using the FKK sign seen across the country. Šimuni and Bay Bok have visible FKK signage, while some coves at Cista are identified only by graffiti or by watching who else is there. Gajac and Vajerma work through long-standing local custom rather than formal signage.
what to bring
Water shoes are worth packing for Šimuni, where the rocky terrain makes getting into the sea tricky. Bring your own shade for Bay Bok and Cista, since neither has natural cover for most of the day. Cash is useful at Cista, where roadside parking costs a few euros. For Vajerma, wear proper walking shoes for the hike in, and don’t expect any facilities once you arrive.
WHERE TO STAY NEARBY
virtual visit
SEE FOR yourself
Sometimes a two-minute watch tells you more than a page of text. Our video shows you what the beaches in this overview actually look like.
FAQ
most asked questions
Is nudity mandatory, or can I keep some clothes on?
Nudity isn't mandatory at any of these beaches, and several have both nude and textile sections right next to each other. Bay Bok's nude side is the most consistently clothes-free, while Šimuni can lean more toward swimsuits during the busiest weeks of summer.
Are these beaches good for first-timers?
Bay Bok and Šimuni are the easiest starting points, since both have FKK signage and short, straightforward walks from parking. Vajerma is a better fit for people who already feel comfortable being naked, given the hike involved and the lack of any facilities.
Are these beaches family-friendly?
None of these five beaches are set up specifically for families. The rocky terrain at several stops, including Šimuni and Gajac, may also be a factor for younger children.
Do I need a car to visit?
A car makes it much easier to combine several of these beaches in one trip, since they're spread across roughly 25 kilometres of coast. Bay Bok and Cista are close enough to walk between, but Vajerma requires either a boat or a 20 to 30 minute hike from Dudici.
What time of year are the beaches at their best?
May, June and September offer warm weather with smaller crowds and more reliable nudity across the board. July and August bring the warmest water but also more swimsuits at some of these beaches, particularly Šimuni.
Are there toilets or food available at the beaches?
Facilities are limited. Šimuni and Cista have nearby beach bars, and Gajac has beach bars on the main stretch before the nude section. Bay Bok and Vajerma have no facilities at all, so bring your own water and food.
How do you tell which coves at Cista are nude?
There's no single sign covering the whole area. Some coves are marked with FKK graffiti, but otherwise the simplest way to tell is by watching who's already there, since nude and textile visitors tend to gather in different coves along the same stretch.
