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An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Vir Island in Croatia
 
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| summary= The small island of '''Vir''' in [[Croatia]] lies just off the SW end of the larger island [[Pag]], separated from it by a channel less than a mile wide, the Kanal Nove Povljane. At its SE end, the island is joined to the mainland by a road bridge, the channel beneath which is navigable only by small vessels. The island has just one village on the S coast, '''Vir Town''', with a population of around 1500, and an even smaller settlement on its N coast, '''Lozice'''.  Although a small island, it is a popular destination for tourists from the mainland during the summer. Vir is less visited by yachtsmen than its neighbouring islands, however, in view of its limited facilities, which consist of an anchorage in the wide bay off Vir Town open to S winds and another off Lozice open N.
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The small island of Vir Island in [[Croatia]] lies just off the SW end of the larger island [[Pag]], separated from it by a channel less than a mile wide, the Kanal Nove Povljane. At its SE end the island is joined to the mainland by a road bridge, the channel beneath which is navigable only by small vessels. The island has just one village on the S coast, Vir Town, with a population of around 1500, and an even smaller settlement on its N coast, Lozice.  Although a small island, it is a popular destination for tourists from the mainland during the summer. Vir is less visited by yachtsmen than its neighbouring islands, however, in view of its limited facilities, which consist of an anchorage in the wide bay off Vir Town open to S winds and another off Lozice open N.
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==Charts==
==Charts==
; British Admiralty
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: BA515 - Zadar to Luka Mali Losinj
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: MK 10  
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: M25 (Otok Rab to Sibenik)
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: M25 - Otok Rab to Sibenik
==Weather==
==Weather==
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Diurnal winds among the islands are mostly moderate during the summer months, predominantly from NW and rarely exceeding force 4/5, although gusting is common in narrow channels between islands and on the lee side of headlands.  At night, katabatic winds off the mountains affect some of the islands close to the mainland coast.  During early spring and (especially) autumn conditions can be more unsettled, occasionally accompanied by violent thunderstorms - luckily of short duration - with winds of 30-35 knots or more and vicious, steep seas.  In the winter the sudden, violent N wind off the mountains, the ''bora'', is much to be feared, especially along the coast from Rijeka down to Zadar, although its effects can be felt as far south as Split.
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''See [[Croatia#Weather|Croatia]]''.
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Equally prevalent in winter - although not uncommon in summer - is the ''scirocco'', a S/SE wind that blows up from North Africa, usually in advance of a depression moving E across the Mediterranean.  Unlike the ''bora'', the ''scirocco'' only occasionally exceeds gale force, but is still a phenomenon to be wary of, especially if on a lee coast.
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''For sources of weather forecasting, see [[Croatia#Weather|Croatia]]''.
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==Passages==
==Passages==
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==Navigation==
==Navigation==
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==Entrance==
==Entrance==
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[[Mali Losinj]] is the nearest port of entry.  In summer only, Bozava on [[Dugi Otok]] is also a port of entry.
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[[Mali Lošinj]] is the nearest port of entry.  In summer only, [[Bozava]] on [[Dugi Otok]] is also a port of entry.
==Berthing==
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There are two anchorages on Olib Island:
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===Ports===
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
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===Anchorages===
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==Anchorages==
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====Zaljev Vir====
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There are two anchorages on Vir Island:
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{{Image right|Lozice.jpg |The tiny harbour of Lozice with Pag island in background }}
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{{Coord legacy|44|17.88|N|15|05.1|E|}} - {{Chartlet link| lat= 44.2928305837917| lon= 15.094185273780123| zoom= 14|}}<br />
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{{Poi | lat= 44.2928305837917| lon= 15.094185273780123 | type= anchorage | name= Zaljev Vir | zoom= 14
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The bay of Zaljev Vir is nearly two miles wide from W to E. Its eastern extremity terminates at the bridge joining the island to the mainland. The settlement of Vir Town sprawls along most of the N shore of the bay. If approaching from W, note that there is an unmarked shoal area around 500 metres NE of the headland at the W end of the bay. Once into the bay, anchor wherever convenient off the town in 6.0 - 8.0 metres. The holding is good in sand and weed. Shelter is good here in the prevailing NW winds, but the bay is completely open S and SE and untenable in strong winds from this directions. In the event of fresh to strong easterlies, the cove at the NE end of the bay at {{Coord legacy|44|17.4|N|15|07.02|E|}} offers better shelter, with lines ashore if necessary. There are several jetties along the shore in front of the town. Normally they are occupied by small local craft and fishing boats, but it may be possible for a moderate draft yacht to lie alongside or bows/stern-to using the anchor at one of these if there is room.  
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| text= The bay of Zaljev Vir is nearly two miles wide from W to E. Its eastern extremity terminates at the bridge joining the island to the mainland. The settlement of Vir Town sprawls along most of the N shore of the bay. If approaching from W, note that there is an unmarked shoal area around 500 metres NE of the headland at the W end of the bay. Once into the bay, anchor wherever convenient off the town in 6.0 - 8.0 metres. The holding is good in sand and weed. The shelter is good here in the prevailing NW winds, but the bay is completely open S and SE and untenable in strong winds from this directions. In the event of fresh to strong easterlies, the cove at the NE end of the bay {{mark |44|17.4|N|15|07.02|E| type= anchorage |name= Uvala Prezida| zoom= 15}} offers better shelter, with lines ashore if necessary. There are several jetties along the shore in front of the town. Normally they are occupied by small local craft and fishing boats, but it may be possible for a moderate draft yacht to lie alongside or bows/stern-to using the anchor at one of these if there is room. }}
   
   
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====Lozice====
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{{Poi | lat= 44.31891188937807| lon= 15.056783839475713 | type= anchorage | name= Lozice | zoom= 16
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{{Coord legacy|44|19.08|N|15|03.36|E|}} - {{Chartlet link| lat= 44.31891188937807| lon= 15.056783839475713| zoom= 16|}}<br />
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The hamlet of Lozice lies on the N coast of the island, at the head of a shallow inlet. The harbour here is too shallow for most yachts, but there is a good anchorage off the harbour in 6.0 - 8.0 metres. The holding is good in sand and weed.   The anchorage offers good shelter in S winds and is the place to head if there is a scirocco forecast, but is completely open N and should not be used in any but light winds from that direction.
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| text= The hamlet of Lozice lies on the N coast of the island, at the head of a shallow inlet. The harbour here is too shallow for most yachts, but there is a good anchorage off the harbour in 6.0 - 8.0 metres. The holding is good in sand and weed. The anchorage offers good shelter in S winds and is the place to head if there is a scirocco forecast, but is completely open N and should not be used in any but light winds from that direction.}}
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==Yacht Services and Repairs==
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==Amenities==
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|Water| N/A (Not Available)
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====Tourism====
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{{Image right|VirRuin.jpg |17th century Venetian fortress, Vir  }}
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|Toilets| N/A
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Vir is a busy island during the summer, although somewhat less frequented by yachts than some of its neighbouring islands.  There is little to do ashore but explore the village or trek the numerous pathways.  There are plans for further development on the island, to include a hotel complex and marina, but these appear to have stalled for the time being.
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|Showers| N/A
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|Laundry| N/A
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|Garbage| {{MagentaText|?}}
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|Fuel| N/A
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|Chandlers| None
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|Internet| WiFi in Internet cafe
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|Mobile connectivity| {{Green|Is there mobile telephone signal such as G4, G3, GPRS on the island? How strong is the signal? Are there any blind spots?}}
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|Vehicle rentals| N/A
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==Provisioning==
* Provisions shops in Vir Town
* Provisions shops in Vir Town
* Bakery in Vir Town
* Bakery in Vir Town
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==Eating out==
* Several restaurants in the village.
* Several restaurants in the village.
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====Internet/WiFi====
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==Transportation==
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Internet cafe.
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Buses to [[Zadar]] and other mainland destinations.
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{{Image right|VirRuin.jpg |17th century Venetian fortress, Vir  }}
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====History====
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Vir is a busy island during the summer, although somewhat less frequented by yachts than some of its neighbouring islands. There is little to do ashore but explore the village or trek the numerous pathways. There are plans for further development on the island, to include a hotel complex and marina, but these appear to have stalled for the time being.
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Buses to [[Zadar]] and other mainland destinations.
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==Friends==
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* {{wikipedia}}
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* [http://www.about-croatia.com/croatia-marina.php List of all Croatian marinas]
* [http://www.about-croatia.com/croatia-marina.php List of all Croatian marinas]
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* [http://www.aci-club.hr/ List of government-owned ACI marinas]
 
* [http://croatia.hr/en-GB/Homepage Croatian National Tourist Board]
* [http://croatia.hr/en-GB/Homepage Croatian National Tourist Board]
* [http://www.find-croatia.com Find Croatia travel guide]  
* [http://www.find-croatia.com Find Croatia travel guide]  
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Croatia Wikipedia - Croatia]
 
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==References & Publications==
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==References==
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''See [[Croatia#References & Publications|Croatia]]''.
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''See [[Croatia#References|Croatia]]''.
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World ▶ Mediterranean ▶ Adriatic Sea ▶ Croatia ▶ Kvarner Gulf ▶ Vir

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Vir
44°18.200'N, 015°04.260'E Chart icon.png
lat=44.30333 | lon=15.071 | zoom=11 | y
VirAerial.jpg
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The bay of Vir Town

The small island of Vir in Croatia lies just off the SW end of the larger island Pag, separated from it by a channel less than a mile wide, the Kanal Nove Povljane. At its SE end, the island is joined to the mainland by a road bridge, the channel beneath which is navigable only by small vessels. The island has just one village on the S coast, Vir Town, with a population of around 1500, and an even smaller settlement on its N coast, Lozice. Although a small island, it is a popular destination for tourists from the mainland during the summer. Vir is less visited by yachtsmen than its neighbouring islands, however, in view of its limited facilities, which consist of an anchorage in the wide bay off Vir Town open to S winds and another off Lozice open N.

Charts

British Admiralty
BA515 - Zadar to Luka Mali Losinj
Croatian charts
MK 10
Imray
M25 - Otok Rab to Sibenik

Weather

See Croatia.

Passages

See Croatia.

Islands

Communication

Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.

Also see World Cruiser's Nets

Navigation

Add any navigation notes such approaches, dangers etc here. If this section does not apply, remove it.

Entrance

Mali Lošinj is the nearest port of entry. In summer only, Bozava on Dugi Otok is also a port of entry.

Berthing

Ports

None.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Anchorages

There are two anchorages on Vir Island:

The tiny harbour of Lozice with Pag island in background

Zaljev Vir

Zaljev Vir/wiki/Vir#Zaljev_Vir
Anchorage icon Zaljev Vir [[Vir#Zaljev Vir|Zaljev Vir]] 44°17.570'N, 015°05.651'E
The bay of Zaljev Vir is nearly two miles wide from W to E. Its eastern extremity terminates at the bridge joining the island to the mainland. The settlement of Vir Town sprawls along most of the N shore of the bay. If approaching from W, note that there is an unmarked shoal area around 500 metres NE of the headland at the W end of the bay. Once into the bay, anchor wherever convenient off the town in 6.0 - 8.0 metres. The holding is good in sand and weed. The shelter is good here in the prevailing NW winds, but the bay is completely open S and SE and untenable in strong winds from this directions. In the event of fresh to strong easterlies, the cove at the NE end of the bay Uvala Prezida/wiki/Vir#Uvala_PrezidaAnchorage icon Uvala Prezida [[Vir#Uvala Prezida|Uvala Prezida]] 44°17.4′N, 15°07.02′E offers better shelter, with lines ashore if necessary. There are several jetties along the shore in front of the town. Normally they are occupied by small local craft and fishing boats, but it may be possible for a moderate draft yacht to lie alongside or bows/stern-to using the anchor at one of these if there is room.

Lozice

Lozice/wiki/Vir#Lozice
Anchorage icon Lozice [[Vir#Lozice|Lozice]] 44°19.135'N, 015°03.407'E
The hamlet of Lozice lies on the N coast of the island, at the head of a shallow inlet. The harbour here is too shallow for most yachts, but there is a good anchorage off the harbour in 6.0 - 8.0 metres. The holding is good in sand and weed. The anchorage offers good shelter in S winds and is the place to head if there is a scirocco forecast, but is completely open N and should not be used in any but light winds from that direction.

Amenities

Facilities
Water N/A (Not Available)
Electricity N/A
Toilets N/A
Showers N/A
Laundry N/A
Garbage ?
Supplies
Fuel N/A
Bottled gas N/A
Chandlers None
Services
Repairs N/A
Internet WiFi in Internet cafe
Mobile connectivity Is there mobile telephone signal such as G4, G3, GPRS on the island? How strong is the signal? Are there any blind spots?
Vehicle rentals N/A

Provisioning

  • Provisions shops in Vir Town
  • Bakery in Vir Town

Eating out

  • Several restaurants in the village.

Transportation

Buses to Zadar and other mainland destinations.

Tourism

17th century Venetian fortress, Vir

History

Give a short history of the island.

Places to Visit

Vir is a busy island during the summer, although somewhat less frequented by yachts than some of its neighbouring islands. There is little to do ashore but explore the village or trek the numerous pathways. There are plans for further development on the island, to include a hotel complex and marina, but these appear to have stalled for the time being.

Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

Links

References

See Croatia.

Comments

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