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Best Sunset Beaches & Golden Hour Sea Views on Vir Island (3)

Curated guide to 3 sunset beaches with unobstructed sunlight until sunset (after 20:15) in Vir. Relief-verified cliff-free spots for golden-hour swimming and panoramic Adriatic sunsets (100% "Excellent" water). View all 3 beaches on Vir Island →

3 Official Swimming Spots
100% Sea Quality "Excellent" (IZOR)
1 Settlements & Zones
Calm Geomorphological Wind Shelter
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Wind Patterns & Natural Shelter (Vir Island)

Vir's south coast is protected from Bora, while northern bays offer calm waters during Jugo.

💨 Bora Protection (NE) 2 coves

During Bora winds, 2 south- and west-facing bays on Vir Island provide calm swimming waters.

🌊 Jugo Protection (SE) 1 coves

During southern Jugo swells, 1 bays along northern shores remain protected with calm seas.

💡 Tip: Open the interactive map guide to calculate which coves are sheltered from current wind conditions today on Vir Island.
🏨 Check available accommodation (Booking.com) → ⛵ Explore tours & activities (GetYourGuide) →
📍 INTERACTIVE BAY MAP · 3 BEACHES

Map of All Beaches & Coves: Vir Island

Vir Island (3)

Interactive map (3 beaches) loads as you scroll…

🏖️ 3 official swimming sites on map · Click any pin for details & navigation
🧭 Open in Wind Shelter Simulator →
RECOMMENDED SPOTS

Iconic Beaches & Coves on Vir Island

Glavno otočno kupalište

Plaža Jadro

Uređena šljunčano-pješčana plaža u centru Vira s plitkim morem, vodenim parkom i promenadom.

Quick jump to settlements & swimming zones on Vir Island

Vir 3
🔍 3 beaches
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Vir

3 beaches
📖 Town Guide: Vir → 🗺️ On map 🏨 Stays → ⛵ Tours →
📍 Vir 💧 Excellent

Bobovik

⚓ Boat anchorage☕ Beach bar / Café🗑️ Waste bins / Trash cans
🌅 Sun until 20:40 · 15h sun Full profile →
📍 Vir · Otok Vir 💧 Excellent

Jadro

🍽️ Restaurant🏐 Sports & volleyball🏄 Water sports
🌅 Sun until 20:40 · 15h sun Full profile →
📍 Vir · Otok Vir 💧 Excellent

Radovanjica

🍽️ Restaurant☕ Beach bar / Café🗑️ Waste bins / Trash cans
🌅 Sun until 20:40 · 15h sun Full profile →
🏨 Accommodation · Vir Island

Find accommodation near beaches on Vir Island

Planning a holiday or weekend getaway to Vir Island? Search available apartments, hotels, holiday villas, and seaside rooms near Vir Island beaches and coves.

🏨 Check available stays on Vir Island (Booking.com) → ✦ Real-time availability & transparent pricing
⛵ Tours & Experiences · Vir Island

Boat tours & water activities on Vir Island

Experience breathtaking coves from the sea — book boat excursions, speedboat rentals, guided kayak & SUP tours, snorkeling, and cave visits around Vir Island.

⛵ Explore tours & activities on Vir Island (GetYourGuide) → ✦ Free cancellation up to 24h before departure
🚗 Car Rental & Island Road Trip · Vir Island

Island Road Trip: Explore Hidden Bays on Vir Island

Many of the most scenic coves and pristine beaches on Vir Island are inaccessible by public bus. Rent a car to explore secret coastal routes, viewpoints, and unspoiled swimming spots at your own pace.

🚗 Compare car rental deals (DiscoverCars) → ✦ Transparent car rental comparison (DiscoverCars)

Frequently Asked Questions About Vir Island Beaches

Useful tips for swimmers, families with children, and boaters visiting Vir Island.

Which are the top "Sunset Beaches (W/SW)" beaches in Vir? ▾

There are 3 officially monitored swimming spots matching "Sunset Beaches (W/SW)" in Vir. Top verified locations include: Bobovik (32°), Jadro (173°), Radovanjica (183°), with 3 rated "Excellent" under EU bathing water standards.

How does MareSpot verify "Sunset Beaches (W/SW)" in Vir? ▾

MareSpot cross-references official Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR) field inspection tags with coastal open-sea bearing vectors (0°–360°) and real-time marine weather models.

Kako se stiže na otok Vir? ▾

Na otok Vir stiže se cestovnim mostom (bez mostarine) koji spaja otok s kopnom kod Privlake i Nina.

Explore Other Destinations & Islands

Compare sea water quality, cove distribution, and natural wind shelter on neighboring islands and regions.

ISLAND TAXONOMY

All Croatian Islands (20)

Comprehensive directory of all 317 official swimming spots across 20 Croatian islands with sea quality ratings.

View all islands → REGIONAL GUIDE

Zadar Region & Archipelago (Dugi Otok, Pag, Nin)

Sakarun white-sand beach, Queen’s Beach in Nin, Pag moonscapes & 300 islands

Guide to Zadar Region → ⚓ ISLAND NAUTICAL PILOT

Marinas & Anchorages: Vir Island

Verified anchorages, buoy fields, marinas, depth parameters, and 4-wind shelter index around Vir Island.

Open Nautical Pilot → ✈️ ARRIVAL & AIRPORT TRANSFER

Airport Transfer & Ferry to Vir Island

Direct route planning, ferry port connections, and fixed-rate airport transfers to Vir Island.

Check Transfer Options → NATIONAL REGISTER

All Beaches in Croatia

Comprehensive overview of all 1,031 official swimming spots along the Adriatic coast with IZOR water ratings.

All beaches in Croatia → 🏝️ Kvarner Bay

Krk Island

The Golden Island: 57 official beaches, turquoise Vela Plaža in Baška, Oprna bay, medicinal Soline mud & pristine waters

Island guide → 🏝️ Kvarner Bay

Rab Island

The Island of Sand & Emerald Coves: 38 official beaches, iconic Paradise Beach (Rajska Plaža), Lopar sand dunes & Suha Punta

Island guide → 🏝️ Kvarner Bay

Lošinj Island

Island of Vitality & Dolphins: 34 official beaches, turquoise Čikat, Sunčana Uvala, Krivica & sandy Susak Island

Island guide → 🏝️ Kvarner Bay

Cres Island

Untamed wild nature: 26 official beaches, legendary St. John cove beneath Lubenice, Valun & griffon vulture habitats

Island guide →
✦ SMART GUIDE FOR SWIMMING & BOATING

Looking for a sheltered cove on Vir Island today?

Try our interactive wind simulator calculating in real time which of the 3 coves on Vir Island is currently wave-sheltered.

🗺️ Interactive Guide for Vir 🏝️ All Islands