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Cheese festival

Did you know that it takes 14 litres of sheep’s milk to produce a single Pag cheese? In Kolan, cheeses are traditionally produced using family recipes passed on from one generation to the next.

The quality of Pag cheese has been widely acclaimed, as proven by all of the recognitions, as well as domestic and international awards, and the Protected Designation of Origin. There are 64 family farm producers and two dairy plants registered in the Kolan municipality, and they all present their products at the festival, held every year on the last Friday in August in Kolan. This event brings together numerous cheese producers from all over the island, as well as producers of other products, such as prosciutto, honey, oil and souvenirs, from Zadar county.

The festival is a chance for all visitors, domestic or foreign, to get to know the rich culinary offer, as well as cultural heritage and tradition, of the entire island of Pag. If you are a fan of high-quality Pag cheese and interested in tasting all of them in one place – visit the cheese festival and see for yourself!

https://www.visitkolan.hr/en/cheese-festival

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Sea festival

Are you familiar with the saying that fish needs to swim three times? First in the sea, then in olive oil, and lastly in wine? Our fish swims at the sea festival, held in Mandre every August. Visit the sea festival and enjoy mussels à la buzara, grilled fish, and other delicacies straight out of the sea, accompanied by amazing olive oil and local wine. We are certain that you will have an excellent time with us, surrounded by aromas and flavours, as well as klapa and popular music. Fun times guaranteed!

https://www.visitkolan.hr/en/sea-festival

Lamb festival

Kolan isn’t famous only for its cheese and curds – it also takes pride in its lamb, which has been awarded EU’s Protected Designation of Origin. Baby lamb meat from Pag owes its rich and exquisite taste to the free range grazing of the sheep, the sheep milk and wild herbs growing in the barren rocky terrain of Pag.

Thanks to this rearing method, the lamb from Pag has its distinctive and recognisable flavour. The very essence of their diet, rich in essential oils, lies in the island’s herbs – sage, heather, thyme – and the special flavour of the Pag lamb wouldn’t be there without the salt sediment carried by the bora winds.

The festival is held every June in Mandre, and besides spit-roasted lamb, you can also try boiled mutton prepared in the traditional Kolan way, as well as other culinary delights from local restaurants and family farms.

https://www.visitkolan.hr/en/lamb-festival

Skutafest

Cheese curd is one of the most valued traditional products on the island of Pag, having fed many generations on this island. This is precisely why Kolan organises the Skutafest, a festival of cheese curd, to honour this product every May.

Cheese curd is an exquisite and healthy delicacy resulting from the production of the Pag cheese, meaning that it is in season for only a short period of time, in limited quantities. Apart from the curd, another healthy by-product is the whey, rich in vitamins and proteins, used for numerous health issues. You can enjoy curd as a spread, with sage honey, in cakes, pancakes or even in your coffee (instead of cream). It is sure to please even the pickiest of eaters.

If you would like to taste our curd and all the fine delicacies it is used in, sweet and savoury, visit Kolan and join us at the Skutafest!

https://www.visitkolan.hr/en/skutafest

Island PAG Trail 2023.

Island PAG Trail race - 29th april 2023.

The Island Pag Trail outdoor race is the perfect place to spend time with other enthusiasts and conquer exhilarating trails. The race takes place every April, with numerous participants privileged to discover all the diversity and beauty of Kolan on several trails.

Our trails aren’t too difficult, but they are very interesting as they pass through Kolanjsko polje, Kolanjsko blato ornithological reserve all the way to St Vitus, the highest point on the island of Pag. It offers unforgettable views of all sides of the island, the Velebit mountain range, as well as the islands of Maun, Silba and Lošinj. The Island Pag Trail guarantees a unique and memorable experience for its visitors who can enjoy sports activities and local cuisine, as well as the beautiful natural sights and countless exquisite food products from Kolan and the island of Pag.

If you prefer staying in nature, love constantly being on the move, thrive in dynamic and thrilling adventures and competition, and are always on the look-out for new things to try, come and visit the Island Pag Trail race in Kolan on the island of Pag. Say cheese and run!

2023 Island Pag Trail website

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