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Povljana

Zadar, Croatia · Europe

About Povljana

Povljana is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Vir, 27km from Paklenica National Park.

Povljana is a town located in Zadar, Croatia. With a population of 669, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Povljana sits in Croatia, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Zagreb time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Povljana to your route.

About Povljana

Povljana is a village and the only settlement in the eponymous municipality on the island of Pag, in Zadar County, Croatia. It is located 12 km southeast of town of Pag. The nearby shoreline has steep slopes and small cliffs. The name of the place Povljana comes from the Latin word PAULINIANA with the Latin suffix

Read more -ANA, which is the Roman name Paulus. ''Old Povljana'' was mentioned for the first time in historical documents during the construction of the church of St. Martin on February 13, 1345.

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Where is Povljana located?

Povljana is located in Zadar, Croatia, Europe. The coordinates are 44.3467 latitude, 15.1156 longitude.

What is the population of Povljana?

Povljana has a population of approximately 669 people, making it a town in Croatia.

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Quick Information

Population
669
Continent
Europe
Country
Croatia
Region
Zadar
Timezone
Europe/Zagreb
Coordinates
44.3467, 15.1156

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Croatia

Police
192
Ambulance
194
Fire
193
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

HAK roadside assistance: 1987.

Full driving guide for Croatia

Tags

EuropeCroatiaZadarTown

Worth the detour from Povljana

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Zadar Sea Organ

An ingenious architectural sound installation where waves push air through underwater pipes to create haunting, ever-changing music on the waterfront.

27 km · about 30 min drive

national park

Paklenica National Park

Dramatic Velebit canyons and big-wall climbing crags rise straight from the coast near the Maslenica bridge.

27 km · about 30 min drive

bridge

Maslenica Bridge

Bridges over the narrow Novsko Ždrilo strait on the Adriatic Highway and the A1, infamous for bura gusts so fierce the crossing is regularly closed to high-sided vehicles.

35 km · about 40 min drive

natural wonder

Zavratnica

A narrow fjord-like inlet below the Velebit mountains near Jablanac, ringed by a stone promenade with a sunken WWII German freighter visible from the shore. Reached by a short path from Jablanac off the coastal Magistrala.

43 km · about 50 min drive

national park

Northern Velebit National Park

Karst pinnacles and the Premužić trail thread Croatia's wildest mountain range with sweeping Adriatic views.

50 km · about 60 min drive

national park

Telašćica Nature Park

The southern tip of Dugi Otok, where 160 m sea cliffs face the open Adriatic on one side and a sheltered bay with the salty Lake Mir sits on the other. Drive the island road from Sali to the park entrance.

50 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Povljana

  • 35 kmMaslenica BridgeBridges over the narrow Novsko Ždrilo strait on the Adriatic Highway and the A1, infamous for bura gusts so fierce the crossing is regularly closed to high-sided vehicles.
  • 71 kmPlitvice Upper Lakes ViewpointA boardwalk viewpoint where the upper cascade of sixteen interconnected lakes stretches out in graduated shades of emerald and azure.
  • 73 kmPlitvice Lakes Viewpoint (Veliki Slap)A viewing platform overlooking Croatia's tallest waterfall and the turquoise travertine pools that make Plitvice a UNESCO treasure.

Driving in Croatia

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.52/litre
Motorway tolls
~€8.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Povljana.

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Ražanac

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