Dugi Otok

The harbour of Sali

The main town and capital of Dugi Otok is Sali, which makes the best base to explore the island. A scattering of houses fans out from the attractive little port which forms the centre of town. Even smaller is Bozava on the northeastern coast. Brbinj and Zaglav are the other major settlements on Dugi Otok.

Diving on Dugi Otok

The offshore waters of Dugi Otok are known for scuba diving, especially in the waters surrounding nearby Mezanj Island and the Telascica Bay Nature Park, a spectacular bay dotted with ten islands and islets. Also, you're not far from the teeming coastal waters of the Kornati Islands.

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Getting to Dugi Otok

Daily Jadrolinija ferries run from Zadar to Brbinj, Sali and Zaglav as well as a daily catamaran to Bozava. Public transport is minimal on the island. You'll need to rent a car or scooter to see the sights.

Accommodation on Dugi Otok

Hotels

There are only a few hotels on the island but private accommodation is plentiful and reasonably priced. In Sali, there's only the three-star Hotel Sali but in Bozava there's the three-star Hotel Mirta and the four star Hotel Maxim.