Vir
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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
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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:
Zaljev Vir
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
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
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
- Vir at the Wikipedia
- List of all Croatian marinas
- Croatian National Tourist Board
- Find Croatia travel guide
References
See Croatia.
Comments
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Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Vir and this page's details validated:
- July 2005 --Athene of Lymington 15:04, 21 April 2012 (BST)
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