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| About Dugi otok |
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For magic holidays you do not need a magic formula. It is sufficient to spread maps and look out for Croatia, antic Zadar and Dugi otok. Geographically, it is the island of peculiar contrasts and the largest island in the North Dalmatian archipelago. It is about 45 km long and between 1 and 4 km wide, the highest peak Vela Straža is 338 m high. The south-west coast of the island is steep with fascinating cliffs, and with line of bays, the most beautiful among them Sakarun and Telašćica.
The pride of island is a significant landscape with dominating lighthouse on the north-west side, and the Nature Park Telašćica on the south-east. The sea fruits together with the various fruit of the rocky soil make this islandthe unique ecological unit.
Around 1500 inhabitants live on the island in 12 villages. The road connecting all places on the island offers a magnificent view. The island is well connected with the mainland by ferries and fast ships.
When there is Dugi otok in question, you can find many attractive places and natural fineness; this is the trip through the world of the tradition as well as through the modern way of living.
When coming to the island of Dugi otok you are returning to your roots. You can indulge your body, as well as your personality, idling on the beaches of Dugi otok, alone or with someone, swimming in amazingly clear sea. In Sali and Božava you can become a member of a scuba diving club and dive like a fish.
Every place on Dugi otok has its festivity. Hedonism and Mediterranean culture with specific traits of different places, such as donkey races, folk dance kolo, theatre performances and musical concerts in the environment of the island architecture, makes even the farthest dreams come true.
The cove of Sakarun, the beach full of white sand, pebbles and pinewood, is a place of enjoyment. Sakarun is a natural counter-balance to Telašćica.
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