Vir lies along the Adriatic shoreline on the island of Vir, where low limestone ground meets a coast cut by small bays and beaches. A bridge links the island to the Croatian mainland, making it an accessible base on the northern Dalmatian coast near Zadar. At Kaštelina, the remains of a 17th-century Venetian coastal fortress recall the era when Dalmatian settlements needed protection from Ottoman raids. Summer brings a strongly seasonal rhythm, with holiday homes, swimming, boating and evening walks enlivening the waterfront, while the island’s interior remains open and dry. Follow nearby webcams to discover other corners of Vir and Zadar County.
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