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With a surface area of 114 km², Dugi otok is the largest island in the Zadar archipelago. A ferry line connects the island with Zadar, where the journey takes about an hour and a half, thus making Dugi otok fairly isolated and a suitable destination for a peaceful holiday. Asides from the ferry, Dugi otok is also connected to Ancona by hydrofoil. There are a total of ten villages on the island, of which the largest is Sali and the others are Božava, Soline, Zaglav, Žman, Luka, Dragove, Savar, Brbinj, Veli Rat, Polje and Verunić.
Sali is located on the south of the island, and the village got its name from the salt farms that are found in this area. It is also the entrance for the National Park of Kornati, as well as the Nature Park of Telašćica. The underwater world is rich with fish, which you can try by either catching some yourself or by visiting one of the restaurants that offer local delicacies. The parish church has a collection of valuable exhibits, and you can get to know more about local traditions during one of the summer festivals when the inhabitants recall old traditions.
Božava is the tourist centre of the island and it gets its title because of its impressive natural beauty and rich offer to tourists. Artefacts from Antique times surround the village, and olive groves and beautiful pine woods also grow here. There is a hotel complex in Božava that has a number of restaurants, cafes and bars. Luka is situated on the north coast and lies at the foot of the hill that protects it from all of the winds that blow in the Archipelago. Interestingly adorned caves have been discovered nearby, and the town beaches and clean sea are only some of the reasons why it is worth staying in Luka.
Soline is a village from the 12th century and is probably the oldest on the island. It is famous for its sandy bay of Saharun, where guests can enjoy the beautiful beaches and naturally safe harbour. The ferry port is in Bribinj, which is located between two bays, and surrounded by crystal clear sea on the one side and green vegetation on the other.
Telašćica is a bay that is ten kilometres long, and because of its natural beauty has been declared a Nature Park. Lake Mir is nearby, which is worthy of note because it is filled with salt water. This natural phenomenon helps to cure rheumatic illnesses, and in the summer the lake is often a favourite spot for swimmers. Cliffs extend on the south side of Telašćisa, up to a height of 160 m, which offer a simultaneously terrifying and also phenomenal view of the depths of the sea.
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