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DUGI OTOK: hotels and private apartments

Dugi Otok: (literral translation would be ''long island'') is the largest island of Zadar archipelago with 45km in length and approximately 5km in width. It is an ideal destination for lovers of sailing as it is surrounded by dozens of smaller islands and it is located fairly close to Kornati archipelago (Kornati). The island is home to three lakes where one in particular, the natural park called Telaščica is located in the south of the island.

1. Hotel Maxim**** - is located in a town called Božava. It has been completely renovated in order to provide even better experience to its guests. Its spacious rooms will make sure your stay there is relaxing and quiet. Surrounding pine tree forest is a perfect getaway for those specially hot summer days. Hotels is located only 10m from the sea.

2. Hotel Lavanda*** - is nicely set in a pine tree forest just few meters from the shore. Hotel Lavanda has 80 double rooms (58 with the possibility of an extra bed). All hotel rooms are with balcony overlooking the sea, shower and toilet, telephone, satellite TV, refrigerator, hair dryer. Recently the hotel underwent a major renovation!

Tourist and cultural center

Tourism on Dugi Otok

If you decide to spend your holidays on Dugi Otok you simply must visit following places: the natural park of Telascica - nature reserve with a salt lake in the south, Veli Rat lighthouse, Kornati archipelago, cove Saharun with the most amazing sandy beach, beach Mežanj, capes of Veli Rat and Sali, town Zadar - accessible by ferry from Brbinj or hydrofoil from Sali.

Places

Sali - Sali is the largest town on Dugi Otok island. It got its name from a salt production tradition that has been in Sali from a long long time ago. It is located in the southern part of Dugi otok island and it is the closest town to the Kornati National Park. Just 3km away from Sali you will find a cove Telascica and the salty lake. Staying in the apartments of lighthouse Tajer is an unforgettable experience!

Božava - is a town that is a home to several hotels, a few restaurants, grocery stores and a post office. The beaches are rocky or cemented. Božava, is an oasis of peace where the sea is crystal blue and the bays are surrounded by pine tree forests. Hotel Lavanda*** is located in one of those forests, just few steps from the sea. Hotel Maxim**** has been completely renovated recently and has a great terrace that overlooks the bay. Hotel Agava*** is made out of several smaller buildings that contain family rooms for up to 4 people.

Brbinj - Small port on the island of Dugi otok where the ferry from Zadar port. It is town known for it's coves covered with olive trees. Most popular nearby bays are called Jaz and Lučina.