Telašćica

The nature park located on the south side of Dugi Otok is named after the bay, which is probably derived from the Latin word for three lakes “tre lagus“. The Romans were indeed fascinated by this verdant landscape dominated by lakes, the most remarkable of which is the saltwater lake Mir (see photo right). It is however filled with tourists during high season and is only accessible on foot. In the height of summer, the temperature can climb to 35 degrees making the lake’s saltwater unpleasant to bathe in. All other areas are navigable by boat, but thousands of years ago they were separate karst lakes. The buoys in the bays are free of charge.