Dugi Otok – Vacation Rentals in Untouched Nature

Dugi Otok, the "Long Island", is a true natural paradise, perfect for a relaxed and peaceful holiday away from tourist crowds. Visitors can find solitude and unwind from the busy everyday life. The approximately 43 km long and up to 5 km wide island offers everything a holidaymaker could wish for: secluded bays with crystal-clear water, beautiful beaches, Mediterranean landscapes with typical vegetation, and impressive cliffs. Holiday apartments, studios, vacation homes, rooms, and rentals on Dugi Otok allow guests to experience nature up close and stay right by the sea.

Telascica Nature Park
One of the island's highlights is the Telascica Nature Park in the south. This largely untouched area is home to many rare plants and animals that can be observed on hiking trails. The fascinating salt lake Mir, located in the park, is also perfect for swimming. Holiday homes near the nature park offer visitors the chance to enjoy the tranquility and beauty of the area early in the morning.

Beaches on Dugi Otok
Most beaches are rocky, but there are also beautiful sandy and pebbly beaches. Outside the villages, these are natural beaches, so visitors should bring umbrellas and supplies. Within the villages, beaches often consist of concrete platforms above the sea. In the north, the Veli Rat lighthouse is located, alongside one of the island's most beautiful beaches. Veli Rat has a modern marina with 110 berths and good infrastructure. Nearby are the small villages Verunic and Polje with pebble beaches. Uvala Sakarun offers shallow water and a sandy beach, ideal for families with children. Holiday apartments and rentals directly by the beach are especially popular here.

Ports, Sailing, and Diving
Sali, in the south, is the main harbor connecting Dugi Otok with Zadar by passenger ferry. Bozava and Brbinj also have ferry connections. Private boat owners can use modern marinas such as Sali, Zaglav, or Bozava, or small quiet harbors like Dragove, Luka, Savar, Soline, Verunic, Veli Rat, Zman, and Zverinac. Holiday homes and apartments near the harbor provide comfort and short access to shops and restaurants. For those seeking solitude, the small islands of Krknata and Lavdara offer charming vacation homes and Robinson-style accommodations.

Arrival
Dugi Otok is connected to Zadar via several ferry lines. The Jadrolinija car ferry line 434 runs three times daily between Zadar and Brbinj from late May to late September (four times on Saturdays). The crossing takes about 1 hour 20 minutes. G&V Reederei fast boats reach Sali in approximately 1 hour 10 minutes and Zaglav in 1 hour 30 minutes. The high-speed "Melita" line completes the Zadar-Sali trip in 50 minutes. Harbor-side holiday rentals provide convenient access for guests and an ideal starting point for exploring the island.