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Dugi otok is the largest
island in the north Dalmatian island group and also one
of the biggest in Adriatic. It is placed in the outer
line of islands and considering its length it is a significant
barrier of the whole archipelago and the mainland. In
NE passage of Maknare separates it from Molat group of
islands, in the SE the passage of Vela Proversa separates
it from the Kornati island group, and Iski kanal
separates it from the island of Iz. |
The island is 45 km long and 4,5 km wide near Sali and
in the middle part only 1,25 km. It has 114,44 m2 of surface.
The highest point is Vela straza ( 338 m) and there are fertile
crass fields among picturesque hills.
There are olive
plantations, vineyards and gardens in the fields, and
most of the island is covered with forest and bush.
The climate of Dugi otok is Mediterranean with long
and warm summers and temperate winters with average
temperature between 6,4 C in January and 24,1 C in august.
Average insulation is 2700 hours per year and average
rain days are only 90.
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There are only 1800 inhabitants in the island in 11
villages, Sali being the biggest one. There is a new modern
road that connects all the villages. The inhabitants are occupied
with agriculture and fishery as well as tourism.
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Dugi otok is the island of
peace and quiet, ideal for all those who want to
spend a vacation in connection with nature, sea ant its
rhythm. There are beautiful Mediterranean landscapes,
excellent cuisine and many possibilities to discover new
traditions and rituals.
There are many interesting historical traces, from prehistoric
Paleolithic to roman times, from medieval architecture
to church sacral architecture. |
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