Tropical & turquoise
Sakarun
Dugi Otok, Zadar · 🇭🇷 Croatia
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A rare sandy Adriatic lagoon whose shallow turquoise water draws comparisons to the Caribbean.
In season the water at Sakarun (Dugi Otok, Zadar, Croatia) reaches about 25°C. Best months: Jun-Sep.
Open Sakarun on the interactive map →- Sea temperature
- ~25°C in the warm season
- Water
- Shallow milky-turquoise
- Sand
- White sand and fine shingle
- Swimming
- Shallow, warm, family-friendly
- Best time to visit
- Jun-Sep
- Setting
- Pine-backed bay on a remote island
- Beach type
- Tropical & turquoise
- Region
- Europe
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Sakarun: frequently asked questions
Where is Sakarun?
Sakarun is at Dugi Otok, on the coast of Croatia.
What is the sea temperature at Sakarun?
In the warm season the sea at Sakarun reaches about 25°C. Shallow milky-turquoise.
When is the best time to visit Sakarun?
The best time to visit Sakarun is Jun-Sep. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.
What kind of sand does Sakarun have?
Sakarun has white sand and fine shingle.
Is Sakarun good for swimming?
Shallow, warm, family-friendly.
Photo: Laurent de Walick from The Hague, The Netherlands (CC BY 2.0) · source
