Triathlon Long Island

Swim course of the Triathlon Long Island starts at Saharun bay – one of Croatia’s most loveliest but least-known spots – known as true paradise beach and is made of 1 lap - 1900 m swimming in counterclockwise direction. A sandy bottom and shallow waters make this calm cove very popular. The intensity of the colours - the dark green pinewoods, the shimmering white pebbles, and the sea that changes hue during the day, depending on the position of the sun - it makes the Saharun beach so special. Athletes then head south on 90 km long bike with 1266 m elevation ride towards National Park Telašcica in the southeastern part of island, while never losing sight of the deep blue seascape of the Adriatic Sea. This one loop bike course across the whole island leaves no place for indifferences. This impressive island with name Long Island is perfectly designed for bike course and circuit will be closed for public traffic. Bike course finishes near Telašcica – one of the safest, most beautiful and biggest natural bays on the Adriatic. Nature Park Telašcica is in immediate contact with two other protected areas, National Park Kornati and the significant landscape of the Sit-Žuz Island Group. Telašcica acquired the status of a protected area in 1980 because of its valuable flora and fauna, geological and geomorphological phenomena, versatile sea bottom life, and interesting archaeological heritage. 21 km long run course through this National Park is made of breathtaking views. From here you will see a stunning panorama – steep cliffs that fall vertically into the sea from a height of 200 meters called Stine. You will also enjoy some spectacular views of all the islands, sea, and mountains far north. Triathlon Long Island finishes in Sali, the municipal and administrative centre of island and the settlement with the largest population, located on the northeastern coast of the island. Sali is typical dalmatian village with thousand years of fishing tradition and ancient olive groves