Šimuni

Šimuni, on Pag’s western side, is shaped above all by the sea. ACI Marina Šimuni sits in the Maun Channel and serves as a northern gateway to Dalmatia as well as the final marina in the Kvarner island circuit. From here, boat trips can be planned north towards Istria and Opatija or south towards Kornati and Šibenik. For a night approach to the Šimuni bay, a green light on the southern headland marks the entrance; ACI advises keeping to the middle of the channel. The village shoreline includes the public beaches of Vruljica and Lanterna, both listed in the City of Pag’s maritime-domain management plan. Vruljica is identified as the stretch running from the campsite towards Šimuni, while Lanterna is listed separately within the village. Further south, Camping Village Šimuni has its own series of named beaches, including Golden Beach, Diamond Beach, Sea Pearl Beach and Two Sailors Beach. The result is a compact coastal stop where a fishing cove, marina and a succession of swimming spots meet.

Šimuni occupies a deep bay on Pag’s southwestern side, beside the road linking Pag town and Novalja. ACI Marina fills the northern section, the fishing harbour and village occupy the centre, and the campsite and pine-backed beaches extend to the south. This arrangement condenses the settlement’s three defining activities: professional fishing, nautical traffic and seaside holidays. Unlike Pag’s stark eastern shore facing the Velebit mainland, Šimuni looks across the Maun Channel; its naturally sheltered inlet has therefore shaped both the village’s appearance and the practical rhythm of life around boats.