PHOTO Season of Saving Beach Spots Begins: Pag Police Take Action, One Thing Particularly Surprises Locals

The tourist season in Pag, Croatia, has officially kicked off with a renewed focus on maintaining public order, and municipal police are already taking action. Officers have begun enforcing regulations against reserving spots on beaches and keeping public spaces clear, with initial interventions targeting items left behind by visitors.

Photographs shared by the City of Pag on its official Facebook page show municipal inspectors removing towels and loungers from beaches. In a move that surprised many, they also removed an inflatable boat that had been left in a narrow street within the historic town center. These actions are part of intensified controls planned throughout the tourist season across the entire city.

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The start of intensified controls that will be carried out throughout the tourist season in the entire city to preserve order, cleanliness, safety, and unimpeded use of public areas.

The goal of these enhanced inspections is to preserve order, cleanliness, safety, and the unimpeded use of public areas. The city administration stated that the oversight will be conducted in accordance with the Decision on Municipal Order and the Road Traffic Safety Act. Specific attention will be paid to maintaining clean public spaces, proper waste disposal, and ensuring public areas are used according to issued permits.

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The goal is to preserve order, cleanliness, safety, and unimpeded use of public areas.

Special emphasis is being placed on the old town core, where inspectors will monitor items left by residents, rental property owners, and restaurateurs that could obstruct passage or detract from the city's appearance. This includes tables, chairs, umbrellas, loungers, bicycles, and clothes drying racks. While the city aims to preserve the historic charm, traditional elements like small tables and stools placed in front of private homes are still permitted, provided they are removed after use.

Restaurant terraces, temporary kiosks, and other mobile structures will also be inspected to ensure they are only occupying permitted areas. On city beaches, beyond general cleanliness, officers will address the practice of reserving spots with towels and other equipment, as well as improperly placed loungers and umbrellas, and rules regarding dogs. Traffic police will also be involved, focusing on illegal parking and, in cooperation with the regular police, monitoring vehicles in pedestrian zones and the historic center. The city stressed that the primary aim of these activities is preventative, seeking to maintain Pag's neatness, safety, and distinctive appearance throughout the busy tourist season.

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The purpose of these activities is primarily preventive, and the goal is to preserve the tidiness, safety, and recognizable appearance of Pag during the tourist season.