Dugi otok · Sali, Božava and Telašćica
- the outer island of the Zadar archipelago
- Sali ≈ 17 NM from Biograd
- harbours, a marina and buoys
- Best: May, Jun, Sep
Dugi otok closes off the Zadar islands from the open sea. The villages with berths, water and power are on the inner coast, from Sali to Božava; the outer side is steep, apart from the sandy Sakarun in the north. In the south lies Telašćica Nature Park.
The Dugi otok and Telašćica in 7 days route on the map; coastline © OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
- From Biograd
- Sali ≈ 17 NM, Brbinj ≈ 27 NM, Božava ≈ 29 NM over water
- Berths with water and power
- Sali, Brbinj, Božava; the marina at Veli Rat
- Fuel
- Zaglav, the only station on the island
- Supplies
- Sali: shops, ATM, post office, clinic
- Telašćica
- ticket €90 per vessel (Jun–Sep, in advance)
- Nearest route
- Dugi otok and Telašćica in 7 days
Source: Dugi otok Tourist Board (dugiotok.hr, nautics) and Telašćica Nature Park price list 2026 · checked Nov 2, 2026
Dugi otok from the yacht
From Biograd to Sali is about 17 NM: round the southern tip of Pašman, then along the north side of Žut to the south-east of Dugi otok. The villages are on the inner, north-east coast; the outer side is steep and open to the sea, so do not choose it for the night.
- Sali: the largest village and a harbour office; berths with water, power and toilets included, shops, ATM, post office and clinic.
- Zaglav: the only fuel station on the island, on the pier in the harbour, a few kilometres north-west of Sali.
- Brbinj: the ferry quay (Zadar – Brbinj) and berths with water and power; Brbinjšćica bay is one of the island’s safest anchorages.
- Božava: a harbour in the north with berths, water and power; the base for Sakarun beach and the Veli Rat lighthouse.
- Veli Rat: a marina in Pantera bay with reception and toilets; Pantera and neighbouring Čuna give good shelter in strong wind.
Sakarun lies on the north-west, outer side: about 300 m of white sand, and 250 m from the shore the sea is only 3.5 m deep. Buoys are laid for a swimming stop; in a maestral or westerly the anchorage is open, so spend the night in Božava or Veli Rat.
Best months
sea: average 2023.–2025., Data: Open-Meteo.com, CC BY 4.0 · available yachts and prices
- Aprgood
- Maybest
- Junbest
- Julbusy
- Augbusy
- Sepbest
- Octgood
best: calm, fewer boatsgoodwarmest, most boats
| Month | Sea | Wind and crowds | Available in the fleet | Lowest all-in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aprilgood | ≈ 16 °C | quiet harbours, cold sea; bora more frequent | 98% of weeks | from €1,186 |
| Maybest | ≈ 18 °C | free berths in Sali and Božava; maestral in the afternoon | 93% of weeks | from €1,466 |
| Junebest | ≈ 23 °C | warmer sea, long days; the maestral suits the passage north | 89% of weeks | from €2,042 |
| Julybusy | ≈ 25 °C | berths in Sali full by evening; Sakarun crowded with swimmers | 99% of weeks | from €2,674 |
| Augustbusy | ≈ 25 °C | Saljske užance festival on the first weekend of August; the quay is full | 98% of weeks | from €2,370 |
| Septemberbest | ≈ 24 °C | warm sea, fewer boats; quieter evenings in the harbours | 95% of weeks | from €1,634 |
| Octobergood | ≈ 21 °C | jugo and bora more frequent; choose sheltered harbours | 100% of weeks | from €1,362 |
Sea: monthly average surface temperature 2023.–2025. at point 43.79° N 15.29° E in the Kornati, modelled, not measured. Data: Open-Meteo.com, CC BY 4.0 · checked Oct 29, 2026. Wind and crowds: the base’s editorial notes.
Places to visit
distance from Marina Kornati, over water
Dugi-Otok salt lake Croatia · lecoq max · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0 Telašćica and Lake MirThe nature park in the south of the island, cliffs up to 161 m≈ 18 NM- SaliThe quay, shops and the old Saljsko polje olive grove≈ 17 NM
Dugi Otok Greta Ceresini · Greta Ceresini from Piacenza · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0 Sakarun beachWhite sand and shallow water, a stop for a swim≈ 37 NM- Veli Rat lighthouseBuilt in 1849, 42 m tall, on the island’s north-west cape≈ 33 NM
Marinas, harbours and anchorages
NM from Biograd calculated over water · shelter: bora (NE) and jugo (SE)
| Place | Type | From Biograd | Bora (NE) | Jugo (SE) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telašćica, Mir bay | mooring buoys | 18 NM | good | good |
| Sali | town harbour | 17 NM | fair | good |
| Zaglav harbour | harbour · fuel | 19 NM | fair | good |
| Brbinj, Brbinjšćica bay | harbour · anchorage | 27 NM | fair | good |
| Božava | town harbour | 29 NM | fair | good |
| Veli Rat, Pantera bay | marina | 33 NM | good | good |
| Sakarun beach | buoys · beach, daytime only | 37 NM | good | poor |
Routes that pass here
day by day from Marina Kornati
- Kornati in 7 days · 6 sailing days · ≈ 53 NM · harder
- Dugi otok and Telašćica in 7 days · 6 sailing days · ≈ 73.9 NM · harder
- The Zadar archipelago in 7 days · 6 sailing days · ≈ 83.5 NM · harder
Available yachts for Dugi otok · Any week
departure from Marina Kornati, ≈ 17 NM to Sali · charter for 6 people
AnadeaElan Impression 40 · 2017 · 3 cabins€2,344Charter · Jun 26 – Jul 3+ €330 mandatory at the base
DespacitoElan Impression 40 · 2018 · 3 cabins€2,496Charter · Jun 26 – Jul 3+ €330 mandatory at the base
MaloiElan Impression 40 · 2018 · 3 cabins€2,496Charter · Jun 26 – Jul 3+ €330 mandatory at the base
MonaElan Impression 40 · 2018 · 3 cabins€2,496Charter · Jun 26 – Jul 3+ €330 mandatory at the base