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A boat trip to the Kornati Islands in particular to Dugi Otok Salt Lake Mir The lake is about 900 m long and about 300 m wide. The greatest depth is 6 m. The lake is salty due to underground connections with the sea, and the salt content of the lake is higher than average due to evaporation. . The salinity is higher than that of the sea, indicating the evaporation and remoteness of the lake. The lake shore is low and rocky, with a small sandy beach in the southwestern part. The lake bottom is rocky in the shallow parts and covered with alluvial clay and mud in the deeper parts. The temperature in the lake is very marked, up to 33°C in summer and 5°C in winter, so the lake is warmer than the sea in summer and colder in winter. Due to the extreme conditions, there is biological poverty in the lake. Plankton and a few species of marine organisms animate the lake.

A boat trip to the Kornati Islands Steep slope "Stene" In Telašćica Bay rise the vertical cliffs of Dugi otok, the "Stene". The cliffs reach a height of 161 m. The area has an extremely rich fauna and flora, with a bit of luck you can also observe dolphins swimming along the cliffs. Various corals live on the cliffs, including the red coral, which is already threatened with extinction. Above sea level, the Croatian centaury can be found, and the cliffs are also a nesting place for the peregrine falcon and the Eleonora's falcon. In the underwater caves of the cliffs there are semi-dark caves inhabited by a variety of sponges, cnidarians, corals etc. Along the cliff, in the depths of the sea, underwater , up to a depth of 20 km, algae can be found , at greater depths colonies of red coral can be found, which is one of the endangered species. Several species of sea urchins, numerous species of fish and crabs also live around the cliffs. PIP1: When the sun goes down after an eventful day, the time has come to let the soul and legs dangle and close the eyes to let the experienced pass in review :-)

Bike tour to the island of Vir On dirt roads and car roads we discover the island, Vir is one of about 300 islands and islets of the Zadar archipelago.The island of Vir is connected to the Croatian mainland by a bridge and is easy to reach.

A symbol for a modern island Virski Bridge built in 1976. The development of the island is due to the connection through the bridge which brought it closer to the continental part of the country. Construction of the bridge began in 1974 and was completed and inaugurated in 1976. The bridge is built in a place where it is best protected from the bora. Its length is 378 metres and the arch structure is supported by 9 concrete piers The bridge is a symbol of the modern island of Vir. In 2005, the bridge was completely rebuilt. The transition from the island to the mainland is also called the Bridge of Life

With the bike around Vir, always as close as possible to the water, was sometimes not quite easy The island of Vir is connected to the mainland by a bridge. The 31 km long coastline is adorned by natural and pristine sandy and pebble beaches and the crystal clear waters make the island a paradise for family vacations. With 300 days of sunshine a year, Vir is a worthwhile destination even in the early and late seasons. Vir is mentioned for the first time in 1069 as Ueru or Veru in today's language pasture place . "Island of contrasts", barren pastures , green forests Mediterranean plants, vineyards, fields, alternate . The beaches are equally varied , fine sand , stony , the villages also contrast , ultra-modern villas asphalted roads , sleepy villages .

Here, a sunset becomes an event which Sanober Khan describes as follows: "I find it incredibly amazing how the sky is a different shade every time the sun sets. No cloud is ever in the same place. Every day is a new masterpiece. A new wonder. A new memory. "Don't forget: Beautiful sunsets need cloudy skies." Paulo Coelho

On gravel and hiking trails, through the forest and along the sea, past former watchtowers we drive to Zadar. PIP2: At the entrance to the old town I noticed a very creative and probably also innovative tie store .

On a tour of the sacral buildings Church and Monastery of St. Michael The church and monastery of St. Michael are located in the center of the town. It has a special nickname: "The most important place for confession in Zadar". The monastery houses the friars of the Third Order of St. Francis, who wear black robes and so are also known as Black Friars.

Church of the Holy Prophet Elias The church is located on the Roman Capitol. Built in the 16th century on the site of the medieval Catholic church of the same name. Rebuilt in the 18th century in late Baroque style, it houses a collection of icons from the 16th to 18th centuries The church with its unique collection is one of the most valuable cultural monuments in Zadar. PiP2: Pillar of Shame An ancient, weathered Roman pillar, hundreds of years ago the sight of it would have been enough to terrify troublemakers. In the Middle Ages, the pillar was a place of punishment, giving rise to the nickname , Pillar of Shame. Those to be punished were chained to the column, mocked, humiliated and whipped.