Tourist guide Dugi otok, Croatia
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Dugi otok
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Dugi Otok is the largest and most remote island in the North Dalmatian islands and its name justify a length of about 45 km. The island is wide between 1 and 4 km, very indented with numerous bays, and the highest peak on the island is Vela Straža, 338 meters high. On the island are eleven settlements, of which Sali, Zaglav, Zman, Luka, Savar, Brbinj, Dragove and Božava are located on the east side. Soline, Verunić and Veli Rat are located on the northwest coast in the deep bays. Sali is the municipal and administrative center of the island and it has the most inhabitants. The island is very well connected to the mainland and the city of Zadar by ferry and fast ferry lines. The whole island is home to about 1500 inhabitants, who are mainly engaged in agriculture, viticulture, olive growing, fishing, beekeeping, and tourism. Accommodation on the island is offered in several hotels, two campsites and numerous affordable apartments and rooms within a private family accommodation. The west coast of Dugi Otok is very attractive with steep with high cliffs, while the east coast is generally quiet and gentle with a number of coves, among which are sandy beaches Solišćica, Sakarun, Pantera and Telašćica. These beautiful beaches are the ideal place for a relaxing family holiday, swimming and enjoying the purity of the sea, and the beauty and tranquility of nature. Lovers of active holidays and unspoiled nature can enjoy exploring the island by well-maintained and marked hiking and biking trails. We recommend visiting Nature Park Telašćica and nearby National Park Kornati. On Dugi Otok, there are several diving schools which will reveal the mysterious depths of the sea, which is rich in fish and marine life. Contact directly owners of private accommodation on the island, and spend your holidays in a peaceful and natural Mediterranean environment. Find affordable apartments, rooms and holiday homes on Dugi Otok. Welcome to Dugi Otok!
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