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Vir

Zadar, Croatia · Europe

About Vir

Vir is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Privlaka, 30km from Paklenica National Park.

Vir is a town located in Zadar, Croatia. With a population of 3,045, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Vir sits in Croatia, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Zagreb time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Vir to your route.

About Vir

Vir (pronounced [v̞îːr]) is an island on the Croatian coast of the Adriatic Sea with an area of 22 km2. It lies in Dalmatia, north of the city of Zadar. It is connected to the mainland via a road bridge. The main village on the island is the eponymous village of Vir. There are two more villages, Lozice and Torovi.

Read more According to the 2011 census, the island had a population of 3,000 inhabitants, making it the 13th most populous island in Croatia. The highest peak on the island is Bandira (112 m).

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Where is Vir located?

Vir is located in Zadar, Croatia, Europe. The coordinates are 44.3031 latitude, 15.0853 longitude.

What is the population of Vir?

Vir has a population of approximately 3,045 people, making it a town in Croatia.

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Quick Information

Population
3,045
Continent
Europe
Country
Croatia
Region
Zadar
Timezone
Europe/Zagreb
Coordinates
44.3031, 15.0853

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Croatia

Police
192
Ambulance
194
Fire
193
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

HAK roadside assistance: 1987.

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Worth the detour from Vir

7 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Zadar Sea Organ

An ingenious architectural sound installation where waves push air through underwater pipes to create haunting, ever-changing music on the waterfront.

23 km · about 25 min drive

national park

Paklenica National Park

Dramatic Velebit canyons and big-wall climbing crags rise straight from the coast near the Maslenica bridge.

30 km · about 35 min drive

bridge

Maslenica Bridge

Bridges over the narrow Novsko Ždrilo strait on the Adriatic Highway and the A1, infamous for bura gusts so fierce the crossing is regularly closed to high-sided vehicles.

36 km · about 40 min drive

national park

Telašćica Nature Park

The southern tip of Dugi Otok, where 160 m sea cliffs face the open Adriatic on one side and a sheltered bay with the salty Lake Mir sits on the other. Drive the island road from Sali to the park entrance.

45 km · about 50 min drive

natural wonder

Zavratnica

A narrow fjord-like inlet below the Velebit mountains near Jablanac, ringed by a stone promenade with a sunken WWII German freighter visible from the shore. Reached by a short path from Jablanac off the coastal Magistrala.

47 km · about 55 min drive

national park

Northern Velebit National Park

Karst pinnacles and the Premužić trail thread Croatia's wildest mountain range with sweeping Adriatic views.

54 km · about 65 min drive

national park

Kornati National Park

An otherworldly archipelago of 89 barren white islands and sea cliffs best explored by boat from Murter.

60 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Vir

  • 36 kmMaslenica BridgeBridges over the narrow Novsko Ždrilo strait on the Adriatic Highway and the A1, infamous for bura gusts so fierce the crossing is regularly closed to high-sided vehicles.
  • 77 kmPlitvice Upper Lakes ViewpointA boardwalk viewpoint where the upper cascade of sixteen interconnected lakes stretches out in graduated shades of emerald and azure.
  • 79 kmPlitvice Lakes Viewpoint (Veliki Slap)A viewing platform overlooking Croatia's tallest waterfall and the turquoise travertine pools that make Plitvice a UNESCO treasure.

Driving in Croatia

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.52/litre
Motorway tolls
~€8.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Vir.

Privlaka

🇭🇷 Croatia

5 km awayPop. 2,128

Povljana

🇭🇷 Croatia

5 km awayPop. 669

Nin

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10 km awayPop. 1,101

Vrsi

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12 km awayPop. 1,613

Stari Grad

🇭🇷 Croatia

14 km awayPop. 1,906

Pag

🇭🇷 Croatia

16 km awayPop. 2,322

Ugljan

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19 km awayPop. 1,024

Ražanac

🇭🇷 Croatia

21 km awayPop. 883

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