The village of Stara Novalja on the island of Pag is proud of its new artistic attraction, the “Stara Novalja Fisherman’s Viewpoint”. It is located at the very end of the village, above the ferry port, in a position from where there is a view of the entire bay to the south, and Velebit to the north. At this viewpoint, there used to be a kind of fishing observation viewpoint, or “post”, as the locals call it, which was used to monitor schools of fish in the sea. It is a place where fish were collected and – as a result – successfully hunted. The observation viewpoint in Stara Novalja was designed by the excellent architect Marija Mia Peranić and our artist Dina Jakšić Pavasović, while the realization of the project was entrusted to the Dražen Jakšić Masonry Workshop. In the center of the viewpoint is a circular stone element with a carved wind rose designed by designer Goran Pavasović. Next to the wind rose there is a stone slab with directions to the fishing viewpoints in the area. These directions define the composition of the stone benches, i.e. their position and length. The viewpoint consists of six stone benches that simulate the surface of the sea. Part of the stone benches descends to a lower level, which symbolizes the endless movement of the sea, and the practical function of the benches is that they are suitable for children of all ages. The project holder is the Tourist Board of Stara Novalja. The Stara Novalja Fisherman’s Viewpoint project was financed through the 6th FLAG Competition for Measure 2.A.1. Development of tourist facilities related to the tradition of the fishing region of LAGUR Tramuntana in the amount of 38,878.61 euros (85% of funds from EU funds and 15% from the Republic of Croatia). We would like to thank Marija Mija Peranić, for her excellent cooperation and Toutist Board of Stara Novalja for their trust. It was an immense pleasure to work with such a professional team.
