
Sakarun
Sakarun beach:
In the Northern part of Dugi otok, near to the village of Verunic, it is situated the most nice beach of the island.
It is a wide bay with fine white caribbean sand in the water. The depth degrades very slowly and that makes it perfect for small children. Sakarun beach is one of the most nice beaches in Croatia. It offers sun umbrella and longchairs. The pine wood offers you shaddow during your stay. There is also a snack bar and the owner will surprise you with good drinks and food.
Beaches round Big Lighthouse
The beaches around the big lighthouse Veli Rat:
Situated in the most Northern part of the island of Dugi otok, near to the village of Verunic, you will find several small pebble beaches around the biggest lighthouse in Croatia. The beaches are surrounded by pine trees which provide shadow and some freshness in the hot hours and offer a spectacular contrast of colours among the trees and the sea.
The lighthouse is 42 meters high, built in the middle of the 1850 by the Austro-Hungarian empire. For the construction, which lasts till today in a perfect way, Austro-Hungarians used 100.000 seagull eggs.
It is leaded by a nice family who takes care each day of it. A small church is part of it.
The place is nice for walking or biking. In the evening you enjoy the spectacular sunset into the sea.
Veli Žal
The Beach „Veli Zal“:
Situated in the Northern part of the island of Dugi otok, just a few kilometers from the village of Verunic and very close to the village of Dragove, this beach has a fine white sand in the water and pebble outside. Here children enjoy building their houses by the drifted wood and the whole family will be grateful of this shadow during the hot hours.
The colours of the sea have are blue-green and it is not rare to see dolphins swimming and playing in the area.
There is a parking place and a small bar near to the beach.