Dugi Otok is an island located close to Zadar on the mainland, and is the largest among the islands located in this part of Dalmatia. Its name literally means ‘long island’ – for it is indeed of this description (it is 45km long) – and is known for its vineyards and orchards, Saharun beach in the north, and Telascica Nature Park that covers the southern part of the island. With a population of just 1,500 people on Dugi Otok, the main villages are Bozava and Sali.Dugi Otok is a wonderful place to stay if you’re looking to get ‘off the beaten track’! Despite Croatia’s obviously popularity, even in the summer months this island well and truly provides travellers with some peace and quiet, although there are still some wonderful things to see and do here.There is a year-round, daily Jadrolinija car-ferry from Zadar to Brbinj on Dugi Otok which sails twice a day in low season, and three times a day in high. Journey time is 1 hour 20 minutes. There is another, year-round Jadrolinija car ferry that sails from Zadar to Bozava on the north-eastern part of Dugi Otok. It is 1 hour 10 (or 20) minutes to Bozava; the ferry stops at the very small islands of Rivanj and Sestrunj on the way. You want to replace your e-bike with running. Long Island has the Long Triathlon every summer :) .