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Camping Šimuni is located in the middle of a small paradise in Europe, on the island of Pag. Imagine beautiful pebble beaches and the crystal blue waters of the Adriatic. The underwater world here is matchless, countless fish swim around freely here. The campground is located on the southern side of the island, on the coast of Croatia. That is near the fishing village of the same name, Šimuni. Don’t expect an urban area here, but almost untouched nature. Stroll here past the oldest olive trees in the world and enjoy the sunshine on one of the six beaches that are easily accessible from the campground.
Camping Šimuni is thus located on the island of Pag. The island is connected to the mainland by a bridge, so you can definitely come here with your caravan. There are certainly boats from the mainland to Pag as well. The nearest airport is in Zadar. There are direct flights from Maastricht – Aachen.
Is the island a paradise? It is, to say the least, a special island that truly feels like a distant, tropical vacation. The oldest olive trees grow here, there are plenty of pine trees and the beaches consist of small pebbles. There are not many villages or towns, which makes it primarily a sun destination. Twenty kilometers north is Novalja, which certainly has its charms. Is it bad that this place is mostly about nature anyway and not so much about any nearby towns? Not directly. The campground has plenty to offer, as do the beaches.
Camping Šimuni can safely be called a large campsite, with 1160 pitches. Of these, 714 are tourist sites, that is, for caravan or tent. In fact, its shady nature, due to the many pine and olive trees, makes it feel anything but large, and you have beach access everywhere. The campground is somewhat hilly though, with tight turns. A tractor is available to take your caravan to the right spot, which in some cases is not a luxury.
Those places are largely complemented by basic and luxury accommodations, so they are for everyone’s wallet. This campground is suitable for a nice long vacation and the accommodations lend themselves to that. After all, the as many as six different beaches all need to be tried out and the surroundings definitely explored. The cottages are all in shady areas, thanks to the many pine and olive trees here. Here you are sure to find your ideal cottage or place, which will make your stay on this fairytale island even more enjoyable.
Camping Šimuni does not (yet?) have its own swimming pool on its grounds, but that is not necessary here either: there is beach enough in the very close vicinity and the water here is lovely. Under that crystal blue water is a beautiful underwater world, so snorkeling is heartily recommended. Moreover, around Pag are numerous islets, which you can visit by boat. You can simply rent those boats at the campground and yes, such an adventurous trip is well worth it. Want to take your dog on vacation? They are welcome on certain parts of the beach.
There is not much to do around the campground in terms of towns. Novalja and Pag are two villages that are close in a sense, but it is still disappointing in terms of distances. Fortunately, there are plenty of choices at the campground itself. So you have restaurant Mali Raj, which calls itself “the Gourmet Mecca of the Adriatic. The restaurant has been open for over thirty years and does self-service; you can choose from about forty local, Mediterranean and international meals. At Pescaria Taveerne, you have some more fish and other seafood. Right on the beach you can still find pizzeria Kaštel and café-bar Suncokret is the main hangout. Here you can find performances, themed evenings and fireworks. At cocktail bar Mali Raj you can choose from a wide arsenal of cocktails; at Kuna Fritters you will find fritters, lemonade and other refreshments. At Pan-Pek-Bakery, there are pastries, croissants, pizzas, donuts and cookies. In short, there is no shortage of food and drink choices here. Would you rather prepare something yourself? You can use the grill park for free.
There is much to entertain and experience for young and old. Children will not be bored, thanks to workshops, games, parties and events. This ranges from treasure hunting to pajama parties to carnivals to educational games. It all goes by the Love Carpe Diem Animation Team. There are also concerts every evening until about 11 o’clock. By the way, the animation is not in Dutch, but in Croatian, English, German, Italian and Slovenian.
For adults, there is plenty to do as well. Around the campground are some fourteen bicycle routes. This island is also great for hiking or taking part in the many forms of water sports. For children there is kiteflying, for adults there are extreme workouts. Performances, comedy, open air cinema and theme nights.
Here you are in the middle of nature, by the Adriatic Sea. It almost goes without saying that water sports will be the main component. Bit of paddling or canoeing, or just the more extreme varieties? All can be done. If you prefer to work on your fitness on dry land, there are also plenty of fitness options. On the multi-purpose sports field you can play soccer, volleyball, basketball, handball and badminton. The 7.6-meter climbing wall is a real attraction for young and old. Other than that, it’s: biking and hiking!
The campground has an extensive supermarket and a thickly frequented fish market. For your daily shopping, this is fine and there is still plenty of choice. If you are looking for a larger supermarket, there is a branch of Lidl in Zadar. But that’s easily an hour away.
Try the local herbal liqueur and air-dried ham. A local delicacy.
Looking for accommodation at this campsite? There can be big differences in accommodation offered, prices and availability with operators. So compare operators carefully!
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