Cultural tourism Island Vir
Cultural tourism is defined as travel persons outside the residence with a view to the search for new experiences and experiences that meet their cultural needs. Cultural tourism also includes visits to cultural and historical sites in the distant and recent history of the tourist destinations, museums and galleries, churches, musical and theatrical events and performances, music and, more recently and visits to concerts of pop culture. That is considered to be cultural tourism motivated learning about cultural heritage, art and culture of life and work in the nation visited tourist area. Characteristics of demand for this type of culture is characterized by the fact that it is a broad spectrum of tourists covering different age groups and education, but with an indication that interest in culture increases with age. Cultural tourism is a younger branch of tourism that emerges from the needs of all educated tourists and their needs work on myself, learning and entertainment needs through introducing the history and tradition, and is motivated by the creative cultural activities related to the activities that have been preserved from the past such as learning traditional skills through cultural tourism product with religion, gastronomy and tourism literature or contemporary art production.
The island of Vir spans over an area of 22,3km2 and is located in the north-western part of Zadar's large group of islands. The Privlaka canal which is 3m deep and 300m wide separates the island from the mainland and the island is connected to the mainland by way of a bridge. Vir's landscape is mostly rocky except for a small area at the north-western end of the island. The island's population mostly raise sheep as well as gather sand.
Vir is known for its weekend tourism and is the perfect place for a family to take a peaceful holiday. Restaurants and taverns are situated in the heart of the town of Vir and offer delicious homemade cuisine and exquisite Dalmatian wines. Accommodations on this beautiful island include apartments and rooms as well as campsites. The largest town on the island is located above the Sapavac inlet.
Located in the town are remains from the Illyrian era (the peak of St. Juraj) as well as the remains of two churches from the pre-roman era. Not far from the town's...