Dragon Eye in Dugi otok has its name because of the shape, as from above the large hole looks like the eye of a large dragon.This extraordinary place offers an authentic experience in the unspoiled nature of Croatia. Here the deep cobalt-blue of the Adriatic Sea...

Dugi otok to explore Wish to be in hidden bays, discover the National Park of Croatia and dive into the waters of wild caves? Then Dugi otok is for you, because it is still an undiscovered place by mass tourism.In fact, in just a few square kilometers this charming...

This trekking to the lighthouse is perfect for hikers, nature lovers and photographers.Whether it’s your first time you’re in Dugi otok, or you’ve been before, trekking are the best ways to discover Croatia! Oftentimes the road less traveled has more interesting...

Water SOS.You often ask us how you can reduce water consumption.Well, it’s common here in Dugi otok, this island in Croatia, surrounded by beautiful sea that we have no sweet water. Because of this lack we collect every drop of rain in the cisterns. While we also...

Turkish Coffee in Croatia, how amazing!While exploring Croatia  you must definitely try a Turkish coffee! Croatia is just one of those countries that makes of coffee a cultural experience that combines the taste with a time of sharing.We would recommend to sit in...

An enchanted little world unlike any other place you have visited so far. This is an area stuck in the past where the islands are suspended in a vivid blue sea; one of the best places in Croatia that shine with light and good vibes.Visiting Kornati National Park is...

It occurs to us to write about this topic following the exciting story of an Italian couple who organized a motorcycle tour to the islands of Croatia.Initially the idea was to tour a few islands, but their love for Dugi otok was so great that the trip focused on this...

At the beginning of this day we are very excited. In fact we have an appointment with a great chef from Germany. In this regard we want to introduce the character right away. His name is Josh Jabs who is a great grill expert and winner of numerous awards. Of course...

St. Donat Church in Zadar from the 9th centuryFirst, when we approach a historic building, we always feel a certain emotion. Indeed, we are reminded of the many men who laboriously worked in ancient times on the building that appears before us. Similarly, to us these...

To begin with a young lady, recently widowed, asked us: why travel alone? Since she liked our answer, she advised us to put it in writing. Consequently to give stimulus to those who want to undertake solo travel for the first time, here we are. To start, the first...

Today I share with you a walk that I really enjoy. In fact, discovering the area and the island of Dugi otok has never been easier thanks to the work of the tourist office, which has recently cleaned most of the trails on this island. Because these are ancient paths...

Sea fishing in CroatiaFirst of all, planning a new trip with our beloved dog is always something that makes us happy. Undoubtedly that's right because just only the idea of planning is thrilling in itself.Someone asks us for advice on how best to organise a holiday...

Today we take you to the world of olives, a place full of good smells and silence. Firstly, you need to know that we are on Dugi otok, one of the best islands in Croatia, the most external in the Zadar archipelago with many hours of sunshine throughout the year....

All of a sudden June is approaching with the sun shining warmer and warmer in the sky and our wish to go to the beach is growing. In effect we hear from friends and colleagues who start making plans and consulting sites to plan beach vacations. Consequently, the...

One of the best beaches in Croatia : Sakarun beachFirstly, imagine standing in front of the open sea with Caribbean sand under your feet stretching as far as the eye can see into the horizon.  Would you like to dive into this sea?In fact, we are on one of Croatia's...

First of all, planning a new trip with our beloved dog is always something that makes us happy. Undoubtedly that's right because just only the idea of planning is thrilling in itself.Someone asks us for advice on how best to organise a holiday with the dog and we get...

First imagine walking through the alleys of a Roman town with white stone pavement and facades where old civilization and art meet small stores and quaint places. Then sit in a picturesque restaurant sea front to enjoy a fish dish, sipping a glass of white wine and a...

Today we dedicate ourselves to the mosquito in Croatia. To start it is almost strange to write about this tiny insect but it is one of the most annoying animals of all, so here we are to consider it.Below we list some tricks to make our vacation in Croatia enjoyable...

As always we are writing the following lines as a result of questions that our guests ask us. For example they inquire about animals, edible fruits or dangerous fish. Consequently we dwell on mentioning a small part of the flora and fauna of one of the best islands in...

First of all here on the island of Dugi otok we love to cook and eat well. So that we always use top quality ingredients for our dishes. Second today we would like to tell you how we created our sourdough starter.In the first place the first ingredient is patience...

Biking Croatia on the Dugi otok trailTo begin with we are in Croatia where the sea is most beautiful and today today we take you for a bike ride that we really love. In particular it is a circular route of a few hours starting from the vacation rental and stopping at...

Submarine bunker in Croatia​At the present time wild sage and rosemary grow by the edges of the paved road while dusty paths lead into the hidden coves of Dugi otok island. In fact this isle is the farthest from the city of Zadar and Croatia's Adriatic coast. Above...

Smart working even on vacation: have you ever thought about it? In the first place this last year of pandemic and news about covid we all have learned to work from home. Now it often happens that we have to combine work and pleasure in the same place. In the meantime...

At the present time we are very happy to write that the pandemic situation in Croatia is improving. In fact on all the islands of Croatia the elderly are vaccinated. Especially also people in the tourism industry have received at least the first dose of vaccine and...

Croatia is a land full of charm and history. Moreover a vacation in these places leads to the discovery of a new culture with tastes, scents and a language with melodious sounds. In particular it's a country to discover set between the Adriatic Sea, its many national...

Best sea fishing in CroatiaFirstly if you are looking for a nice place to fish in Croatia then you are on the right page! Namely Croatia with its rivers, mountain lakes and the Adriatic sea has a lot to offer for sport fishermen. Thus in the following blog I will take...

Croatia island holidays for Easter ​The islands of Croatia are many and we often wonder which island to visit. Most important each one has specific characteristics and a special charm. For example the island of Dugi otok has a lot to offer even outside of the summer...

Come and spend a week out of the ordinary in Croatia precisely on the island of Dugi otok. You`ll spend magical days between kayak and sup mid fun and excitement. An experienced guide `ll be at your side based in a sea front apartment with nearby restaurant. Are you...

First of all we have to make an important consideration. Croatia is a Catholic country and therefore gays and the lgbt community are accepted but not celebrated. Secondly we must point out that we are not gay. Namely we refer to stories and considerations of dear...

Dugi otok is truly one of the most beautiful islands in Croatia.In particular on the first weekend of August every year the main town of Dugi otok Sali celebrates its festival. Since time immemorial people in all parts of the world have felt the need to interrupt...

Solo travel in Croatia​During the life we are sometimes faced with moments of despair. For instance because of a breakup or some time because of fate we find ourselves to be alone. In spite of everything one of the best ways to get out again is to take a trip to...

To begin with there are many guests who want to spend their vacations in Dugi otok with their dog. For example they ask us about a pet friendly apartment in Croatia by the sea. In other words due to the many questions we came up with the idea of writing the following...

Firstly you have to know that Kornati is an archipelago of 150 islands located south of Dugi otok. Moreover it is the archipelago with the largest number of islands in the Mediterranean Sea.Therefore today we like to share a trip to the Kornati National Park. This...

Firstly we have to know that Long Island in croatian means Dugi otok. Specifically it measures 60 km in length and 2 in width. In particular it is located in the Adriatic Sea. Secondly is that for many years the island was just a paradise for sailing vacations because...

Croatian Self-Catering Accomodation in Dugi otok. What to call it? We choose Gorgonia Firstly, we must know what a Gorgonia is. The Gorgonia appears to be a small tree floating in the sea current. In reality it is a tiny octopus with eight tentacles, in other words a...

We are lucky to live on the island Dugi otok by the sea, so we often meet the dolphins in Croatia. Every time we see their dorsal fin appearing on the surface we are excited and we feel less lonely in the middle of the big blue sea. The meetings with these wonderful...

Eco friendly accommodation CroatiaWe are convinced that all of us are responsible for the health of our planet, even in our own small way. With our actions we influence the environment in which we live. We are specifically responsible for preserving the nature of the...

Vacation packing list for holidays in Dugi otok​It may seem banal, but very often guests ask us for advice on what to absolutely put in the suitcase before leaving for a vacation in Dugi otok.To write a list let's imagine that we are coming by plane with a reduced...

Sakarun beach on the island Dugi otok takes its name because of its bag shape, „saka“ in old dialect; some of the elders also say because its sand is reminiscent of the Sahara desert. The beach is located in the north of the island, where the land slopes gently into...

Scuba diving in Dugi otok Croatia​Text and pictures are courtesy of Udruga Sunce Split. In September 2020, divers from Sunce Association stayed in the northern part of Dugi otok in the village Verunić. The reason for their visit was to explore the seabed of the...

The meeting room measures 100 m2 and has three walls of glass that can be opened entirely. It is therefore a very bright space: cool in summer and pleasantly temperate in spring and autumn. It has a home cinema with a prior that can be used for meetings and...

Kayak tour Dugi otokWe wish to share our special day spent kayaking in one of the best island of Croatia. Kayak tour Dugi otokWe prepare the picnic in our apartment with tomatoes, some pieces of pecorino cheese, tuna fish, bread and to make it more tasty we also put...

Croatia diving holidays on the island of Dugi otok The island of Dugi otok is morphologically interesting: it is sixty km long and in some places less than one km wide. The view from the airplane or on the map is a curiosity. In some places the coast descends steeply...

Dugi otok is still one of those places where you can feel on the edge of the world. The island is lucky to be close to the mainland, but not too close. The ferry connections from Zadar to Brbinj are twice a day, and this leads the mass of tourists to stop in Zadar or...

Dear guests,at this time of uncertainity by the spread of Covid-19 the whole world is facing difficulties causing an uncertain situation for travellers.Croatia has very few cases and no one in Dugi otok till today 11.05.2020.In the last months only residents were...

When the wind is blowing and the sleet or rain is driving against the dark windows, I love to sit by the fire, thinking of what I have read in books of voyage and travel.                                                                                                  ...

Now you are ready to leave for Croatia. The suitcase is packed; the swimsuit is inside ready to be worn. Sunglasses are on the nose and flip-flops on the feet. The apartment or the hotel is booked and the holiday can begin. But how to understand the language when we...

National holidays in CroatiaCroatia does`t have a state religion, but the Catholic religion is the predominant one, although there are also a small number of other representations, such as Orthodox, Islam and Protestants.  For this reason, most holidays in Croatia are...

5 facts about Dugi otok in Croatia1.DUGI OTOK AS ADVERTISING SET The beautiful bay at the lighthouse in Dugi otok was chosen as set for a very popular and widely used product in Croatia, a mixture of excellent herbs called « Vegeta». Podravka is the Croatian company...

10 Wild natural plants of Dugi otokWE invite you to come in May, to see the island in bloom and enjoy the spectacle of the nature! You could spend pleasant days practicing Nordic Walking or mountain biking among colors and scents in an oasis of peace.   1....

8 information about Croatia holiday guide1. ARRIVING BY PLANE Zagreb International Airport is associated with the airport abbreviation ZAG.https://www.zagreb-airport.hr/enSplit Airport has the acronym SPUhttp://www.split-airport.hrand Dubrovnik has the acronym...

1.THE SEA Sakarun Beach, Dugi otok When you think about Croatia, you immediately think of summer and sea.Its wonderful sea is obviously the first reason we will consider. Croatia overlooks the Adriatic Sea for 5835 km.You are spoilt for choice about where to spend...

10 traditional croatian foodsWhat to eat in Croatia during your holidays in Dalmatia? Depending on the area of Croatia that you visit, the kitchen changes. The northern part is influenced by Austro-Hungarian cuisine, while the part on the coast and the islands by...

Why visit Dugi otok in FebruaryThe flag is waving at the entrance of the village. The Croatian flag has three horizontal bands in red, white and blue. In the centre there is the emblem, a red and white chessboard, surmounted by a crown divided into five parts,...

Why to visit Dugi otok? This island of Croatia is a popular destination for the beach Sakarun, the highest lighthouse in the country, its sunsets, scents and peace. Dugi otok remains one of the last secrets to discover for those in search of the most authentic...