Vir Beaches — Guide to 3 Beaches & Coves
Comprehensive beach guide to all 3 officially monitored swimming locations in Vir (Zadar Region). According to official IZOR oceanographic monitoring, 100% of swimming spots hold the highest EU "Excellent" water rating. Facilities include 1 beaches with freshwater showers, 1 with dedicated parking, and top-rated coves such as Bobovik, Jadro, Radovanjica. Explore all 3 official swimming spots in Vir, spread across 2 distinct coves and coastal zones.
Wind Patterns & Natural Shelter (Vir)
Wind shelter and marine dynamics in Vir: Out of 3 monitored coastal locations, 2 bays are naturally protected from northeastern Bora winds, while 1 cove offers flat water during southern Jugo swells. During calm summer afternoons, the refreshing Maestral (NW) breeze creates optimal swimming and sailing conditions across the local coastline.
Map of All Beaches & Coves: Vir
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Iconic Beaches & Coves in Vir
Plaža Jadro
Središte ljetnog života na Viru. Nudi šljunčanu obalu s pješčanim dnom u plićaku, aquapark, najam ležaljki, pedalina i vodenih skutera, beach barove i animaciju.
Show coves →Plaža Radovanjica
Popularno kupalište s betoniranim platoima za sunčanje i mekim pješčanim morskim dnom, opremljeno tuševima, kafićima i vezovima za čamce.
Show coves →Plaža Bobovik
Ugodna šljunčana plaža na sjeveroistočnoj strani otoka s kristalno prozirnim morem i spektakularnim pogledom na Velebitski kanal i planinski masiv Velebita.
Show coves →Quick jump to bays & swimming zones in Vir
Coastal area of Vir offering clear waters, sunbathing spots, and easy access.
Coastal area of Vir offering clear waters, sunbathing spots, and easy access.
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Boat tours & water activities in Vir
Experience breathtaking coves from the sea — book boat excursions, speedboat rentals, guided kayak & SUP tours, snorkeling, and cave visits in and around Vir.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Vir Beaches
Useful tips for swimmers, families with children, and boaters visiting Vir.
What are the best beaches in Vir for families with children? ▾
Top family-friendly choices in Vir include Bobovik, Jadro, Radovanjica, featuring gentle slopes into the sea, freshwater showers, play areas, and easy access.
How clean is the sea water in Vir? ▾
According to official monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR), 3 out of 3 beaches (100%) in Vir hold the highest EU rating ("Excellent").
What beach facilities and amenities are available in Vir? ▾
Across Vir, 1 beaches are equipped with freshwater showers, 0 feature lifeguards, and 1 offer convenient parking nearby.
Which beaches in Vir are sheltered from wind and waves? ▾
During northeastern Bora winds, 2 bays in Vir provide calm waters. During southern Jugo winds, 1 coves remain protected from open-sea swell.
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Vir Island
Island of Red Cliffs: 3 official beaches, Jadro, Radovanjica, Duboka Draga & toll-free road bridge
All beaches on Vir → REGIONAL GUIDEZadar Region & Archipelago (Dugi Otok, Pag, Nin)
Sakarun white-sand beach, Queen’s Beach in Nin, Pag moonscapes & 300 islands
Guide to Zadar Region → ⚓ NAUTICAL PILOT & MARINASAnchorages & Marinas: Zadar Region
Verified marinas, anchorages, depth limits, VHF channels, and 4-wind shelter index around Vir.
Open Nautical Pilot → NATIONAL REGISTERAll Beaches in Croatia
Comprehensive overview of all 1,031 official swimming spots along the Adriatic coast with IZOR water ratings.
All beaches in Croatia → Zadar RegionZadar Beaches (11)
Kolovare city promenade, Borik resort sandy lagoon, Puntamika lighthouse & archipelago views
Guide to Zadar → Zadar RegionBiograd na Moru Beaches (5)
5 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Bošana, Kumenat, Soline
Guide to Biograd na Moru → Zadar RegionNin Beaches (2)
2 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Ždrijac, Kraljičina Plaža
Guide to Nin → Zadar RegionZaton Beaches (4)
4 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Pliša, Zaton H.R. 1, Zaton H.R. 2
Guide to Zaton → Zadar RegionBibinje Beaches (2)
2 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Lipauska, Punta Rožica
Guide to Bibinje → Zadar RegionSukošan Beaches (2)
2 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Tustica, Uvala Dječji Raj
Guide to Sukošan → Zadar RegionSveti Filip i Jakov Beaches (2)
2 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including ispod apartmanskog naselja, Iza Banja
Guide to Sveti Filip i Jakov → Zadar RegionTuranj Beaches (1)
1 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Morovička
Guide to Turanj → Zadar RegionSveti Petar Beaches (1)
1 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Obalni Potez
Guide to Sveti Petar → Zadar RegionPakoštane Beaches (3)
3 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Janice, Punta, Pilatuša Madona
Guide to Pakoštane → Zadar RegionDrage Beaches (1)
1 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Uvala Dugovača
Guide to Drage → Zadar RegionVrgada Beaches (1)
1 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Gradina
Guide to Vrgada → Zadar RegionKožino Beaches (2)
2 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Sv. Bartul, Peruštine
Guide to Kožino → Zadar RegionPetrčane Beaches (1)
1 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Punta Skala (Obiteljske Kuće)
Guide to Petrčane → Zadar RegionPrivlaka Beaches (1)
1 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Uvala Loznica
Guide to Privlaka → Zadar RegionVrsi Beaches (1)
1 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Ričina
Guide to Vrsi → Zadar RegionRažanac Beaches (1)
1 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Stražica
Guide to Ražanac → Zadar RegionRtina Beaches (1)
1 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Uvala Plemići - Jug
Guide to Rtina → Zadar RegionStarigrad Beaches (1)
1 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Hotel Alan
Guide to Starigrad → Zadar RegionSeline Beaches (1)
1 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Mulo Parića (Rt Pisak)
Guide to Seline → Zadar RegionTribanj Beaches (1)
1 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Uvala Duboka Krušćica
Guide to Tribanj → Zadar RegionRovanjska Beaches (1)
1 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Uvala Rovanjska
Guide to Rovanjska → Zadar RegionMaslenica Beaches (2)
2 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Vrulje, Obalni potez Jasenice
Guide to Maslenica → Zadar RegionPosedarje Beaches (3)
3 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Porat, Sv. Duh, Kraj Branimirove Obale
Guide to Posedarje → Zadar RegionNovigrad Beaches (1)
1 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Sveti Nikola
Guide to Novigrad → Zadar RegionKruševo Beaches (1)
1 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Meka Draga
Guide to Kruševo → Zadar RegionDonji Karin Beaches (1)
1 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Donji Karin plaža
Guide to Donji Karin → Zadar RegionVinjerac Beaches (1)
1 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Mjesna obala
Guide to Vinjerac → Zadar RegionGrad Pag Beaches (1)
1 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Prosika
Guide to Grad Pag → Zadar RegionŠimuni Beaches (1)
1 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Uvala Šimuni
Guide to Šimuni → Zadar RegionKolan Beaches (1)
1 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Sveti Duh
Guide to Kolan → Zadar RegionPreko Beaches (2)
2 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Jaz, Otočić Galovac
Guide to Preko → Zadar RegionKukljica Beaches (2)
2 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Uvala Velika Sabuša, Zelena Punta - Jug
Guide to Kukljica → Zadar RegionKali Beaches (1)
1 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Uvala Batalaža
Guide to Kali → Zadar RegionPoljana Beaches (1)
1 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Sveti Petar
Guide to Poljana → Zadar RegionUgljan Beaches (1)
1 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Sveti Jerolim
Guide to Ugljan →Looking for a sheltered cove in Vir today?
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