Visit one of Croatia's most calming and relaxing holiday islands

The words which commonly come to mind while you are enjoying a holiday on Island Dugi Otok is serene, tranquil, quiet and calming. The very picturesque Croatian island of Dugi Otok lies in Zadar archipelago and enjoys great weather almost all year round. The island of Dugi Otok is one of the best holiday destinations in the world for tourists looking for a quiet, peaceful, relaxing retreat from the stresses and worries of everyday working life. Another highly recommendable place to relax and unwind by the waterside is Lake Balaton South Villas. Being at one with nature is one of the hallmarks of a holiday in Island Dugi Otok.

Staying in Island Dugi Otok holiday villas will give you ample opportunity to enjoy great trekking routes and wandering around the island and admiring its stunning natural beauty is an ideal activity for those looking to sit back, relax and recharge their batteries, especially if you visit the bay of Telascica, as it offers a park that stretches right up to the bay itself. This natural park features a salt lake as its main attraction. Some of the Island Dugi Otok holiday rentals can also put you close to the other national parks in Island Dugi Otok, such as the National Park of Kornati, where you can enjoy and admire nature is at its unspoiled, untouched best.

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Staying in Island Dugi Otok holiday rentals will make you feel a part of this village community which has a history dating back to the Palaeolithic period. Crumbling ruins of ancient Roman villages can still be seen dotted around the island in places like Veli Brcastac, a testament to the island's fascinating history. There are also a huge number of churches that can be part of your holiday itinerary while staying in Island Dugi Otok holiday rentals. Churches dating from the pre-Romanesque times can be found all over the island, for example, the church of St. Ivan and the church of St. Viktor were built during the 5th and 8th centuries respectively. You can choose to stay in villas in Island Dugi Otok if you want to take part in the folk festivities and the fete of the Great Lady. The Saharun beach offers a chance to indulge in some great beach parties where you can dance the night away if you are looking for a more active and energetic island holiday.

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Some of the other places you can visit while staying in the Island Dugi Otok holiday rentals are the port of Bozava and the Sali village. Bozava also has a small bay enclosed by pine trees and Sali is a typical fishing village, but is also known worldwide as a top scuba diving destination. Two other places you may want to visit during your Island Dugi Otok holidays are Zaglav, another small charming and picturesque village, and Luka, which has hill caves waiting to be explored.

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• Relax on the beach and swim in the crystal clear waters near your Canyamel Villas
• Spend an idyllic summer touring vineyards and sampling locally produced wine with Saint-Pierre-la-Mer Holiday Villas
• Visit the pretty, quaint, charming and picturesque towns and villages in Limousin, by renting Limousin Holiday Cottages

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