We continue our top beaches series with a relatively unknown island that boasts beaches considered among the most beautiful in the Adriatic: Dugi Otok.

Translating in English to “long island”, Dugi Otok is the seventh largest island in the Adriatic sea, located off the Dalmatian coast west of Zadar. Essentially untouched by tourists and kept wild in nature, Dugi Otok sparkles with limestone, is lush with woodlands, and has a captivating sea so blue you’ll find yourselves in instant paradise. Here are our top 5 picks for the best beaches on this blissful island.