Savar is a village in the central part of the Dugi Otok. This island place is perfect for lovers of quite and peaceful vacation in private apartments of friendly hosts. The private homes are only kind of accommodation that can be found in this village.First time it’s mentioned in 13th Century and its main attraction is cave called “Strašna peć”, first tourist destination on Dugi Otok, which has been visited by Austro-Hungarian Emperor Franz Joseph in 1904. year.If you like sightseeing, you should not miss visiting Pre-Romanesque church of St. Pelegrin, built on a small island connected with the land by an embankment.Because of indented coast and countless bays, the most important branches in Savar are fishing and tourism.Savar is also well – known for its exploitation of stone, which has been used in the construction of palaces and churches in Rome and Venice and the construction of the UN building in New York.
