Croatia :: island Dugi Otok

Dugi Otok (Croatian for "Long Island") is an island in the Adriatic Sea, part of Croatia. It is located off the Dalmatian coast, west of Zadar. It is the largest and eastern-most of the Zadar archipelago, and derives its name from its distinctive shape (it's 45 km long). Its elevation reaches 300 m. The western coast is tall and rugged, and many of the towns are clustered on the eastern side. These include Sali, Božava, Dragove, Soline, Brbinj, Luka, Polje, Verona, Savar, Veli Rat, Zaglav and Žman. A nature park, Telašćica, covers southern part of the island and is adjacent to Kornati national park. The village of Veli Rat is also home to the lighthouse at Veli Rat another spectacular sight. There are eleven villages concerned primarily with fishing, although salt was once produced here. This beautiful island with a Mediterranean climate receives few visitors. The island boasts an ancient pre-Roman church and some Roman ruins. It's in close proximity to Kornati National Park.

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