Sakarun is a wide bay in the north-west of Dugi otok with fine, pale sand and water that stays shallow and turquoise for hundreds of metres. The beach is fringed by pine forest. Photos of Sakarun are often shared as "Croatia's Caribbean" – and indeed there are few comparable beaches on the Croatian coast.
At a glance
Region
North Dalmatia, Dugi otok
Nearest village
Soline / Božava (a few kilometres)
Ferry
Zadar – Brbinj, then approx. 20 min by car
Beach
sand, very shallow
Best time to visit
June, September
Ideal for
families, beach lovers
The beach
The beach is about 800 metres long and shelves extremely gently – ideal for children. Pines provide shade at the back; there are a few snack bars and sunbed hire. With southerly winds seagrass can wash up, but it is part of the natural ecosystem.
Getting there
The car ferry runs from Zadar to Brbinj on Dugi otok; from there it's about 20 minutes by car. In season excursion boats also run directly to the bay from Zadar and neighbouring islands. The car park above the beach is paid.
Dugi otok – more than Sakarun
The "Long Island" is about 45 km long and sparsely populated. In the north-west stands Veli Rat lighthouse (19th century), one of the tallest in the Adriatic; in the south lie the fishing village of Sali and Telašćica Nature Park. In between, quiet roads lead through olive groves to small coves. Ferries and catamarans run from Zadar to Brbinj, Sali and Zaglav.
Honest verdict
In August many excursion boats and yachts anchor in the bay, and Sakarun is anything but secluded. In the morning or in spring and autumn the beach is a dream. If you stay overnight, base yourself in Božava, Soline or Veli Rat with its striking lighthouse.
Places to stay: Dugi otok & Sakarun
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