The island Vir lies northwest from Zadar. Vir is part of the Zadar archipelago, located in the north-west part of Dalmatia.
The Coast of this magnificent island is quite indented, with a large number of small bays, cape and rocks.
Main occupations of hosts are farming, fishing and tourism. It is connected with the mainland by bridge over the Privlaka shallows.

The island of Vir has been populated since the prehistoric period -it is idyllically place which provides fresh and unspoiled nature, rest ans enjoyment for everyone.

In vicinity are located the Paklenica National Park, Kornati National Park and Krka National Park and Nin and Zadar, both places with a splendid past…

>== Here is Vir Island located ==

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How to get to Vir Island

Because of its position it is reachable in many ways:

• by plane-to airport Zadar and from there it is not far to the Vir Island.
• by car over bridge…
• by bus lines daily…

Map of Vir Island

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Pictures of Vir Island

History of Vir Island

Vir Island was first mentioned in 1069 in the historical documents of the Charter of King Petar Kresimir IV, known as the Mare nostrum Dalmatikum.
In the last Charter Vir was mentioned as the Ueru or Veru.

Island is full of old historic monuments like parish church of St. Juraj from 12. and 13. century, then aged parish church and cemetery of Sv. John from 13. and 14. Century.
in 12. and 13. Ct. Vir was under the rule of Hungarian-Croatian rulers. According to the first available written records, the first owner of the island was Gregory Mrganić.

The arrival of the Turks in the area happend in 1500. It is believed that Venice joined the construction works on Kozjak, whose remains are still preserved and which is known as Kastelin.

In 18. Ct. opportunities are changed and citizen started to dealing with transoceanic ships AND SEA, specially between the two World wars.
After World War II Vir experienced an expansion of the population.

What to see in Vir Island

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Excursions in the region of Vir Island

• Plitvice Lakes National Park
• Paklenica National Park
• Kornati National Park
• Krka National Park
• Nin
• Zadar
• Panorama flights
• Sibenik

Accomodations in Vir Island

Hotels in Vir Island

Camping sites in Vir Island

Private accomodations in Vir Island

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Weather in Vir Island

Below you see the current weather forecast for Vir Island. The climate table of Vir Island tells you which temperatures can be expected for each month.

Current weather in Vir Island and a 7-day weather forecast for Vir Island

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Climate in Vir Island

Sports & leisure opportunities in Vir Island

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Where to eat in Vir Island

Probably the best restaurant in Vir (in the village of Vir) is the

• Viranka, followed by Paradiso. Very nice ambience with great cuisine and service, camping without plastic furniture.

A recommendable restaurant on the island of Vir,

• Villa Monica– Good food, especially grilled specialties. Large portions, but prices accessible,
• Pizza Martina-Super pizza..

Beaches in Vir Island

Along the coast you will find beautiful beaches, clear sea and many little bays with all kind of facilities.

• Duboka draga
• Biskupljača
• Velika Slatina
• Mala Slatina
• Lučica
• Žitna uvala
• G. Prezida
• Meka
• Srpljica
• Sapavac
• Uvala Pedinka
• Kozjak

Nightlife and entertainment in Vir Island

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Cultural events in Vir Island

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Videos of Vir Island

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Discussions about Vir Island

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