Isla Pag

Many things make Pag unique. Its "rocky desert" appearance sets it apart from its surroundings in a very visual way. The entire eastern side of the island is one giant windbreak against the mass of Velebit mountain, where the salt air limits the growth and spreading of vegetation.The scarce foliage is "at fault" for making any visit to Pag an extraordinary dining experience. The animals' specific diet results in an idiosyncratic flavor of the cheese and lamb, alongside which the name Pag has become a valued epithet.Pag is also the island of salt, where the traditional cultivation method is still used – clay pans are washed over by the sea, which evaporates in the sunlight, leaving a residue of salt in the bottom.