Dugi Otok
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Dugi Otok (Long Island) lies 10 miles SW of the city of Zadar on the mainland of Croatia. Its SE extremity is just a mile N of the island of Kornat and Dugi Otok is in that sense the northern gateway to the Kornati Islands and their associated national park.
Like most of the islands along this coast, it is formed from a submerged mountain ridge extending for 24 miles on a NW/SE axis; its widest point at the settlement of Sali is little more than two miles across and its narrowest opposite the island of Ugljan under a mile.
Most of the island’s west coast is steep and rocky, and virtually all the settlements and anchorages are along its NE side facing towards the neighbouring islands of Ugljan and Pasman and the mainland beyond.
Both its NW and SE ends are deeply indented, the inlet of Luka Soliscica in the NW offering several sheltered anchorages as well as the marina of Marina Veli Rat, while the inlet of Luka Telascica at the SE end has numerous anchorages on either side of its four mile length as well as others around the islet of Katina at the entrance.
The island’s main settlement of Sali is situated four miles NW of the entrance to Luka Telascica and, continuing NW along this coast, there are smaller harbours suitable for visiting yachts at the settlements of Zaglav, Zmanscica, Luka, Savar, Brbinj, and Bozava.
The island has less of the quaint Venetian architecture of some of the other Croatian islands and is therefore somewhat quieter and more peaceful during the summer months. The island has no natural springs and consequently its water supply is supplemented during the summer by deliveries from the mainland.
Charts
- British Admiralty
- 2711
- 2773
- 515
- Croatian chart
- MK13
- MK14
- Imray
- M25 (Otok Rab to Sibenik)
Weather
Diurnal winds among the islands are mostly moderate during the summer months, predominantly from NW and rarely exceeding force 4/5, although gusting is common in narrow channels between islands and on the lee side of headlands. At night, katabatic winds off the mountains affect some of the islands close to the mainland coast. During early spring and (especially) autumn conditions can be more unsettled, occasionally accompanied by violent thunderstorms - luckily of short duration - with winds of 30-35 knots or more and vicious, steep seas. In the winter the sudden, violent N wind off the mountains, the bora, is much to be feared, especially along the coast from Rijeka down to Zadar, although its effects can be felt as far south as Split.
Equally prevalent in winter - although not uncommon in summer - is the scirocco, a S/SE wind that blows up from North Africa, usually in advance of a depression moving E across the Mediterranean. Unlike the bora, the scirocco only occasionally exceeds gale force, but is still a phenomenon to be wary of, especially if on a lee coast.
For sources of weather forecasting, see Croatia.
Passages
See Croatia.
Islands
Communication
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Entrance
The nearest year-round port of entry is Zadar. During the summer, a yacht can also clear in at Sali or Bozava on Dugi Otok.
Berthing
There are numerous berthing options for yachts visiting the island, virtually all of them in the harbours conveniently spaced along the E coast.
Berthing options are listed anti-clockwise starting from Sali.
- Zaglav (U. Triluke) | – harbour |
- Žman (U. Žmanšćica) | – harbour |
- Savar | – harbour |
- Marina Veli Rat | – marina |
Anchorages
Two main anchorage clusters are located in the large inlets at either end of the island.
Luka Telascica
Luka Telascica at the SE end of Dugi Otok is one of the most beautiful and popular cluster of anchorages in the Croatian islands. The whole inlet is a nature park and a daily charge is made. Nearly four miles in length, there are several coves and inlets around its perimeter where a yacht can anchor or pick up a mooring buoy in complete shelter.
See Luka Telascica page for further details.
Luka Soliscica
Luka Soliscica at the NW end of Dugi Otok, while less popular and offering poorer shelter than Luka Telascica in the prevailing NW winds, is nevertheless an attractive cruising ground with a greater variety of anchorages and the marina of Marina Veli Rat.
See Luka Soliscica page for further details.
Facilities
Water
At the quays in Sali, Zmanscica, Luka, Brbinj, Bozava. In the Marina Veli Rat at all berths.
Electricity
At the quays in Sali, Zmanscica, Luka, Brbinj, Bozava. In the Marina Veli Rat at all berths.
Toilets
In the Marina Veli Rat.
Showers
In the Marina Veli Rat.
Laundry
None.
Garbage
Bins in Marina Veli Rat, Sali, Zaglav - U. Triluke, Zmanscica, Luka, Savar, Brbinj - U. Jaz , Brbinj - U. Lucina , and Bozava.
Supplies
Fuel
In Zaglav
Bottled gas
Chandlers
None.
Services
Repairs
In Sali - Limited emergency repairs only.
Internet
- Sali - at internet cafes in the town & along the quays, free for 2 hours per day
Mobile connectivity
Is there mobile telephone signal such as G4, G3, GPRS in the island? How strong is the signal? Are there any blind spots?
Vehicle Rentals
In Sali - rental outlets in the town.
Provisioning
- In Sali - supermarket, some grocery shops, fruit and vegetable market
Transportation
- Jadrolinja car-ferries to Zadar from Brbinj (twice a day in low season, 3 times a day in high season) and Bozava (calling at islands of Rivanj and Sestrunj)
- G&V Line ferries to Zadar, island of Iž and a local connection to Zaglav
- Local buses Brbinj - Bozava - Veli Rat, Sali - Zaglav - Luka and some fewer connections between Brbinj and Sali
Eating out
Restaurants and cafes at:
- Town of Sali
- Villages of Zaglav, Zmanscica, Luka, Savar, Brbinj, Bozava
- Luka Telašćica at the head of the bays Mir, Magrovica, island Katina
- Luka Solišćica at the villages of Veli Rat and Verunić next to the Marina Veli Rat and the U. Cuna
Tourism
Dugi Otok has less of the quaint Venetian architecture of some of the other Croatian islands and, as a result, has less tourism. It is arguably more unspoilt therefore than some of its neighbours where tourism is rampant. A visitor by yacht experiences some of the best of the landscape, particularly in the beautiful inlet of Luka Telascica with its numerous coves and its remarkable salt lake of Mir and in the peaceful anchorages of Luka Soliscica. Over the weekend prior to the feast of the Assumption (15 August), the town of Sali hosts the festival of Saljske Uzance, when locals dress in traditional costume and music and dancing is followed by a candlit procession of boats around the harbour.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Dugi Otok at the Wikipedia
- Telascica Nature Park
- Kornati National Park
- List of all Croatian marinas
- List of government-owned ACI marinas
- Croatian National Tourist Board
- Find Croatia travel guide
- Wikipedia - Croatia
- Anchorages map in Kornati and Telašćica - Vadp
References & Publications
See Croatia.
Comments
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- August 2005 --Athene of Lymington 15:39, 16 August 2011 (BST)
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