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Vir is a tiny island on the Croatian coast of the Adriatic Sea in the county of Zadar in Croatia. Its area is 22 km² and it is located 25 km north of the city of Zadar. The island is connected to the mainland with a bridge built in the last century. The main town on the island, the town of Vir, is also the centre of the municipality and home to about 1,500 inhabitants. On the island, there are two smaller places, Lozice and Torovi. In historical documents, Vir was first mentioned in the 11th century in the charter of King Petar Krešimir IV, in which the island is called Ueru (Vera) — an ancient Mediterranean word for pasture. The position of the island of Vir in the centre of the Adriatic, its connection to the mainland, jagged coastline and numerous bays and beaches, and a very pleasant and healthy Mediterranean climate attract many visitors and tourists who want to spend a memorable holiday.
On the island of Vir, you can relax on the main well-maintained pebble beach, or at a number of small beaches in sheltered bays. The island's almost 35 km of jagged coastline offers crystal-clear and shallow sea, perfect for families with children, while the rich underwater world attracts divers and snorkellers. Accommodation on Vir can be found exclusively in private accommodation by the sea — family guesthouses, rooms, apartments or entire holiday homes, often with their own berths for small boats.
One of the attractions of Vir is the remains of the Venetian fortress — Kašteline, and a small bay next to the fortress where there is therapeutic mud for the treatment of rheumatic diseases. In the immediate vicinity of Vir is the ancient royal town of Nin with the world's smallest cathedral — the Holy Cross, and the 3,000-year-old Zadar whose old town abounds in historical monuments. All information on events and excursions is available on the official Vir Tourist Board website.
In addition to swimming, surfing, sailing, riding on scooters and other water sports, you can enjoy long and well-maintained hiking and cycling trails winding along the shoreline and through the island's interior.
Find affordable private accommodation on the island of Vir — apartments, rooms and holiday homes on the island of Vir offer an authentic island experience. Also explore other destinations of the Zadar riviera with its islands and national parks. Residents of Vir welcome you and invite you to discover and enjoy all the delights of their island!
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