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An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Vir Island in Croatia | An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Vir Island in Croatia |
Revision as of 12:31, 2 September 2018
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Vir Island in Croatia
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.
Charts
- British Admiralty
- 515
- 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
Add any navigation notes such approaches, dangers etc here. If this section does not apply remove it.
Entrance
Mali Losinj 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
Lozice
Facilities
Water
N/A (Not Available).
Electricity
N/A.
Toilets
?
Showers
?
Laundry
None.
Garbage
?
Supplies
Fuel
No fuel.
Cooking gas
None.
Chandlers
None.
Services
Repairs
None.
Internet
Internet cafe.
Mobile connectivity
Is there mobile telephone signal such as G4, G3, GPRS in the island? How strong is the signal? Are there any blind spots?
Vehicle Rentals
None.
Provisioning
- Provisions shops in Vir Town
- Bakery in Vir Town
Transportation
Buses to Zadar and other mainland destinations.
Eating out
- Several restaurants in the village.
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
- List of government-owned ACI marinas
- Croatian National Tourist Board
- Find Croatia travel guide
- Wikipedia - Croatia
References
See Croatia.
Comments
We welcome users' contributions to the Wiki. Please click on Comments to view other users' comments, add your own personal experiences or recommend any changes to this page following your visit.
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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