Where the wild meets the sea
Telašćica is a nature park located on the Adriatic coast of Croatia, in the region of Dalmatia. The park is situated on the southeastern part of the island of Dugi Otok and it covers an area of around 17 square kilometers. It is known for its beautiful coastal landscapes and rich biodiversity.
One of the main attractions of Telašćica is its stunning coastline, which features a variety of cliffs, coves, and beaches. The park is home to several protected bays, including the Telašćica Bay, which is considered one of the most beautiful bays in the Adriatic Sea.
Telašćica is home to a small island called "Donji Školj" where a colony of feral donkeys lives. It's a protected area and visitors can take a guided tour to visit the island and learn more about the donkeys and their habitat.
The park is also home to a rich array of plant and animal life. The coastline is characterized by Mediterranean vegetation, including olive groves, pine forests and macchia. The park is also home to a variety of bird species, including the peregrine falcon, the griffon vulture, and the Eleonora's falcon.
The park also has a variety of recreational activities such as hiking, swimming, snorkeling and diving. Visitors can explore the park by foot on one of the many hiking trails that wind through the park, or by boat to discover the hidden bays and caves along the coast.
In Telašćica you can also find a botanical garden with a collection of more than 200 species of plants, a salt lake Mir and a small island of donkey's with a possibility to visit them.
Three fundamental phenomena represent the basic characteristics of this area: the unique bay of Telašćica as the safest, most beautiful and largest natural harbor in the Adriatic Sea, where there are 25 small beaches, the cliffs of the island of Dugi Otok or the so-called "rocks", which rise up to 161 meters above the sea and descend to a depth of up to 90 m, and the salt lake "Mir" which has healing properties.
stunning coastline, which features a variety of cliffs, coves, and beaches
Nature Park Telašćica
Largest and deepest natural bay in Adriatic Sea called Telašćica Bay.
Unique plants and animals, including the endangered Mediterranean monk seal and the Telašćica primrose.
Remains of an ancient fortress and the Church of Our Lady of Tarac.
Salt lake called Mir, water is so salty that you can float on it.