LOCATION AND CLIMATE
Dugi Otok (Long Island, region North Dalmatia, Croatia) is an island located in Croatian region North Dalmatia. It is 43 km long. It is connected with Zadar with ferries in ports Brbinje, Sali, Zaglav and Bozava. Tourist destinations on island Dugi otok are Veli Rat, Verunic, Bozava, Soline, Dragove, Brbinj, Savar, Luka, Zaglav, Sali, Zman...
Sali is the largest settlement on island Dugi otok. It is also cultural and administrative center of island Dugi Otok. Sali is located on north-east side of island. In Sali is developed nautical and sports tourism.
Bozava is situated on north-west side of island Dugi otok. It was first time mentioned in 1327. as Bosana. It is ideal for relaxing vacation in beautiful nature.
Zaglav is located on north-east side of island Dugi otok. It was first time mentioned in 15th century. You can enjoy in sports such as sand volleyball, diving, tennis, basketball...
Soline is located on north-west side of island Dugi otok. In Soline used to be saltworks. It was first time mentioned in 12th century.
Veli Rat was inhabitated since Roman times. It is known for nautical tourism and lighthouse Punta Bjanka, 42 m high.
Island Dugi otok has many bays, caves, rocks, woods... Highest peak is Vela Straza, 338 m high. Climate is Mediterranean with long and warm summers and mild winters. Average year temperature is around 16 °C. Island Dugi otok has around 2700 sunny hours per year.
Island Dugi otok has around 1800 inhabitants that are directed mostly to fishing, agriculture and tourism.

