[4] To the north of the town is the Lake Vrana Nature Park, a favorite picnicking site, abundant in fresh water fish.

Further north of the lake, 6 km from Pakoštane, is the historic settlement of Vrana.

Materine užance (Mothers' customs) is an ethno-gastronomic event which takes place during the summer tourist season in Pakoštane.

[6] Materine užance has been taking place in the centre of Pakoštane every year since 2008.

[5] There are numerous stands in the centre of Pakoštane where authentic local food (boiled octopus, shellfish, pršut (smoked ham), cheeses, čućke, gnocchi, sweet desserts like mimice, fritule, kroštule, almonds in sugar, etc.)