T1 - Hiking Croatia's Westernmore Island

21Jul Thu
07:35

 Zadar Ferry Port

Organized by:  Mario Riveiro
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Discovering Croatia*s Westernmore Island

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Description

Dugi Otok is the seventh largest island in the Adriatic Sea, part of Croatia. It is located off the Dalmatian coast, west of Zadar. It is the largest and westernmost of the Zadarian Islands, and derives its name from its distinctive shape: it is 44.5 km long by 4.8 km wide, I cordially invite you to join me on this sporting trip full of adventure. We meet in Zadar Port Authority and take the ferry boat from Zadar travel the island from South to North. We will stay at a hotel in Zaglav. You can take your car and also your MTB with you (I will also take my kayak boat). We will visit espectacular cliffs, bays, and sea caves, swim at prystine and relax... This is the plan:

Day 1 (Thursday): GOLUBINKA CAVE KAYAKING (booked but you can stay with the group at the beach only 400 m away) - The specialty of this cave is its position over and beneath the sea surface with the entry above it. The largest colony of bats on the island with over 3000 animals is marked to live here, as well as the largest marine sponge’s colony counting 50 different species. Golubinka is the playground of the sea and land, a place where you can step into Had’s lobby and go down to the underwater beach under the lights that break through the cracks in salt and limestone layers. Blue and copper, gold and silver, fireworks on the rocks that are concealed by the narrow and mysterious entrance to the cave – this is the most beautiful secret of Dugi Otok.

Day 2 (Friday): HIKING TO Naturpark Telašćica (22km) Expert Hiking Tour (T1) Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.  Pls let me know if you want to make a barbecue!

Day 3 (Saturday): SWIMMING and Relaxing @ Veli Zal Beach.

alternatively -> CYCLING - Conquer the island from South to North 50 km on paved road (Please make sure to make your bike reservation if you need one!!). Don't forget your helmet!

Day 4 (Sunday): HEAD BACK to Zadar/Munich

Videos:

https://youtu.be/MAMxEzA5c8k
https://youtu.be/SB0dlW2MSDA

Disclaimer:

  • Hiking, cycling, swimming or kayaking can be dangerous.
  • This tour is not led by a professional mountain guide. Here individuals gather for outdoor sport activities.
  • Each participant is responsible for his/her own safety, has to be prepared, bring suitable equipment and ensure meeting the physical requirements.
  • Make yourself familiar with the route and its requirements, download a map, bring a cell phone and a first aid kit for emergencies if needed.

Things to bring:

  • Cash/Paypal for the whole trip (hotel, ferry, bike-rental, food)
  • Hiking shoes
  • Food/drinks for the way
  • Headlamp for the cave
  • Helmet for the bike ride
  • swim suit and snorkel (for the swim)
  • bike / or arrange your own bike rental
  • Good mood ;-)
Good to know

IMPORTANT: When doing your reservations please take note that it is high season and everything is selling out fast!!! (However we still have an apartment with 3 beds left if s.o. is interested).  Re. the kayaking, the spots are sold out. On bad weather the trip will be cancelled and the participants will be refunded.

carpool 1: Departure from Munich 20.07.2022 full

carpool 2: Departure from Munich on 16.2022 still some places available.

Kayak tour: 1 spot available (update 6.05.2022)

Info (updated 16.4.2022): Meeting Point in Zadar on April 21 at 9:00 am: Ferry Port Authority: Gaženička cesta 28c, 23000, Zadar, Croatia July 21st. Car ferry leaves at 10:00 am Route: Zadar to Brbinj: 160 HRK= 22€ 

Total costs per person: hotel: 195€, kayak rental: 75€, bike rental: 12€. Gasoline costs round trip to Zadar: abt 75€/person. Accomodation in Zadar abt 40€-/day. 

Hotel: We have reserved accomodations at Hotel in Zaglav and also in Sali. If you haven't made any arrangements please can contact Ignas (because the rooms at hotel Roko have already been taken) Please act fast! (fyi Sali is an ideal place if you dont have a car because it is located next to the ferry).

Carpool 1: 1 slot available - please let me know asap if you are comming.

Carpool 2: A participant will travelling to Croatia on 16.7.22. She has still some seats available.

Cheap flights are available ab Memmingen Airport!! ***Pricing starting at 24€. Please make your reservation on time! *** https://www.swoodoo.com/flights/FMM-ZAD/2022-07-21?sort=bestflight_a

Kayak activity:  This tour will be executed by a professional agency in the inland. Includes the rental of the kayak, certified guide and an insurance. A headlamp and wet shoes is recommended. In order to secure your participation pls transfer 75€ for the 5.5 hour adventure.

Bike Ferry from Zadar to Brbinj: 30 HRK= 4€
Passenger Fare from Zadar to Brbinj: 30 HRK= 4€
Bus from Sali to Brbinj 4€ 

Pedestrian catamaran from Zadar to Sali (Dugi Otok): https://www.ferrycroatia.com/en/zadar-sali/

I look forward to seeing you!

Comments
Sagar Devangamat 4 years ago
Hey bro it's crazy can we make a what's app group
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Sagar Devangamat 4 years ago
I'm interested in carpool also please can I join with you ...?
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Hi Mario, can you also please add me to the WhatsApp group 017677066188.
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Hi Mario, I am also interested in the hike and carpool. Would be great if you add me to the WhatsApp group
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Sakthi Murugesan 3 years ago
Hi Mario, could me please add me into the whatsapp group. my number is +91 9502686150
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Jocelyn Dunkley 3 years ago
Hi this sounds very interesting can you please add me to the group +49 15901320272
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Sophie Florence 3 years ago
Hello,I would love to join if there is still space. Please could you add me to the What's app group?
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Parag Jain 3 years ago
hi, please add me to the WhatsApp group. +4915206540290
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Lis M. 3 years ago
Hi Mario! I d like to join, my wasap is +49 176 88198671
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Negar Taheri 3 years ago
Hallo I would like to join as well, still a reservation is possible?
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Analia M. 3 years ago
Hi Mario, Could you pls let me know if another spot in a car is available? Pls add me to the group +4915128704340
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Olya Kolesnikova 3 years ago
Hi! 😇 Sounds very interesting! Could you please add me to the group: +4915237747751
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Dolly Sarkar 3 years ago
Hello, I'm interested and would like to join. Please add me to watsapp group. I would like to join the carpool as well.
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Monika Karanjkar 3 years ago
Hi Mario, I am also interested in this event.. Can I still join?
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Yassmina el iouj 3 years ago
Hello, Is there a spot left for the Kayaking tour ? as well as for the accommodation . If so can you also add me to the group +49151 24682305. Thaanks
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Masha Anufrienko 3 years ago
Hello! Please add me to the WhatsApp group :):) if it is possible to join
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peeyush kumar 3 years ago
Hi, I am interested to join. Any spots left?
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Hi, please add me to the whatsapp group. +918888890661
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Dinesh Kumar 3 years ago
Kindly add to WhatsApp Group !!! -Dinesh
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Annie Arm 3 years ago
Hey, is it possible to do 2 days of the trip and make my own way back on the Saturday? In other words the 21st - 23rd of July
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Hii Please add me in whtsapp Group +4915758097288
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