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Vis a Unique Croatian Island

Vis Island the most beautiful island in Croatia

July 1, 2016 By Jan Robinson 32 Comments

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UPDATED APRIL 2018. The furthest flung of the inhabited Croatian islands, Vis Island is a unique, less touristed destination and possibly the most beautiful island in Croatia! This is a big call because Croatia has a whopping 79 Adriatic islands with an area greater than 1 sq.km. and Vis with an area of 90 sq.km. is the 9th largest.

It was the first of two Croatian islands visited on our Ten Weeks in Europe, the other being the glamorous island of Hvar.  When deciding which islands to visit in Croatia, we recommend adding the Isle of Vis to your list.

 

What You Will Find in This Post

History of Vis Island

First inhabited in the 4th Century BC by Greeks from Siracusa (situated in modern day Sicily) it became a hot potato from 1420 to 1920 being tossed back and forth between Venice, Austria, France and Italy. In 1920 it was ceded to Yugoslavia by Italy under the Treaty of Rapallo. In 1944 the Yugoslavian Military took charge before it was opened up to foreign tourism in 1989.

When considering where to stay in Croatia, we found the opportunity to visit an island so recently opened to foreign tourists, totally irresistible.

 

Things to do in Vis Croatia

Visit Military Installations

It is possible to tour the abandoned installations or visit at least some of them independently. During WWII the island was used as an allied airforce base and afterward as a Yugoslavian submarine base. You can walk with ease knowing that in 2008 all remaining mines were cleared from the island!

Basically the whole island was a Military Fort, so if wars and army life intrigue you, Vis is your island. Here are some snippets to whet your appetite.

One place we did not visit that would be super interesting is General Tito’s cave.

Rt. Barjaci Coastal Gun Battery

Rt Barjaci Gun Battery Vis Island

Rt. Stupišče Gun Battery

Vis - Rt Stupišče Gun Batteries

 

British War Cemetery

When walking from Kut to Grandovac beach the path passes a small walled cemetery on a bluff overlooking the beach.

Vis British War Cemetery

Submarine Pen

Rogačić Bay, Vis Island.

Vis Island Submarine Pen Croatia

This submarine pen is linked to a network of tunnels. The pen is open to pleasure craft and can also be accessed from the roadway by scrambling down the hill and climbing on in from the water’s edge. There are no signs prohibiting entry and the site is not fenced.  I admit that I loved being able to drive our boat into the pen. It felt very James Bond’esque but although some people do swim inside, I would find that a little creepy.

Fort George “the Third”

Vis Fort George Courtyard

On the headland opposing Grandovac Beach, is a fort built by the British in 1813 and abandoned a few years later. Now reincarnated as  a Lounge Bar/Restaurant/Night Club, it has a fun outdoor seating area and grand views. Our host warned us that only young people go there at night and it is very noisy! Thankfully the noise didn’t seem to filter back to Luka. To get there just follow the coast road from where the ferries arrive. Read more about Fort George Vis Croatia here.

Discover what makes Vis one of the best islands in Croatia.

Vis Island Panorama

 

Mountains and Tito’s Caves

Vis Island Croatia has three mountain ranges and lots of rock strewn fields. In places the rocks have been collected into piles or huge fence like structures. The main road from Vis to Komiza and to the smaller townships are paved. Mt. Hum at 587 metres is the highest point, with a road to the summit, the small stone Chapel of the Holy Spirit and views of the entire island.

There are marked mountain trails leading from Podšpilje, Vis and Komiža to the Chapel.

Tito’s caves are a 15 minute walk from where the road ends on Mount Hum. During WWII in 1944 partisan leaders hid for months in these caves. They can also be visited on a Military Tour.

Vineyards, Capers and Hib Cake

Vineyards line the interior roads and caper bushes with their pretty flowers grow untended in every nook and cranny. Lipanovic Winery has wines left to mature in old military tunnels. Their yellow wines come from Vugava (or Bugava), the indigenous white grape of Vis and their red’s from Plavac Mali Barrique.

Hib Cake is a traditional energy bar made from figs, aromatic herbs, almonds, homemade brandy, rosemary and fennel. It is ground up, made into small cake shapes and dried in the sun to form an extremely dense and strongly flavoured slab. I personally think it is an acquired taste, or best eaten in tiny pieces. It is traditionally made for Christmas.

Hidden Beaches

The best beaches in Vis tend hide at the end of rustic tracks and their water is without exception a delicious clear blue. See Beach Time Vis Style below.

Down to earth Locals

People are genuine, with their feet firmly planted on the land or the deck of a boat. Home made wine and olive oil are normal in Vis homes and we experienced these and home made candied citrus peel at our Airbnb. Even in Luka (the port area of Vis Town) our Airbnb grew their own vegetables. Huge zucchini, tomatoes, herbs and lemons grow beautifully on the island.

How to see the Island

See Rent a car Vis Croatia below. We rented a yellow convertible in Vis Town, but if you are driving around Croatia you can bring yours over from the mainland on the Ferry.

 

Explore Vis Town

Vis town Croatia, is on the north-eastern side of the island in the natural harbour of Viska Luka bay. Ferries from Split arrive at the Luka or port end of town.

The entrance to Vis Harbour.

Vis Harbour Entrance

Luka

Luka - The Harbour - on Vis Island. Croatia's most far flung inhabited island, Vis is delightfully off the beaten path.

Local fishing boats moor on the less built-up side of the ferry terminal while sailing and tourist boats moor on the other, closer to all the bars and action.

Blue Fish are a major part of the catch in the waters around Vis Island and cooked over olive branch coals they are delicious.

Vis Fishing Boats

Although this is the supposed busy end of the bay, the only times the pace quickens is when the ferries arrive and depart. There is a well stocked supermarket (Konzum) close to the ferry pier, and the Riva is one long line of cafes and bars stretching all the way to Kut.

Vis Sailing boats

A favourite activity is watching sail boats arrive in the afternoon and the ensuing fun of watching them moor.

Watching the boats arrive at Luka, Vis

Kut

Vis - Kut end of the harbour

A leisurely stroll along the Riva from Luka, passing a few souvenir, dress and handbag shops en-route, culminates in 17th Century Venetian built Kut.

Sailing boats have a slightly smaller area in which to moor at this end of the bay (40 as opposed to 50 in Luka). Kut, the home of one of the island’s best restaurants, Pojoda, has a sleepier persona than it’s co-joined Luka. Pojoda excels at preparing fresh seafood and on an island like Vis it has a lot of competition.

Kut, the sleepier end of Vis Town, although when the sailing boats arrive it buzzes.

Vis Island Croatia - Kut

View of harbour at Kut on Vis Island Croatia

The 18th Century Venetian Church of St. Cyprian’s located in the back streets of Kut.

Vis - St. Cyprian’s Church Kut, Croatia, 18th century Venetian

 

Visit the town of Komiža

Get your fill of Mamma Mia charms on the waterfront at Komiža. Delightfully laid back Komiža became Taverna central for the duration of filming of Mamma Mia II. Several big dance numbers were filmed on the waterfront with the recreated Greek resort of Kalokairi in the background. That was in early Autumn 2017.

Komiza may never be the same again.

Houses on Vis are made from white stone from the island of Brac.

Vis - Komiža from the ocean

Komiža has strong ties to the ocean with a long history of fishermen folk originating here. The indirect route to Komiža from Vis town via the southern beaches could take all day, but a quick sprint via the 10 km mid-island route only takes about 15 minutes.

This fortress, today a museum, was built in 1585 to protect Komiža from Pirates, with funds partially raised by a self-imposed tax on the best fishing grounds in the area – south of the nearby island of Biševo. Until the mid-19th century, Komižan fishermen were the only open sea fishermen in the Mediterranean.

Boat tours to nearby Biševo Island and the Blue Cave leave from here and self-drive boats are available for hire from the Blue Cave Tourist Agency. Diving Vis Croatia tours can be arranged here in Komiza.

Vis - Komiža Fort

 

Beach Time Vis Style

One of the top things to do in Vis Croatia is investigating the many beaches. Most of the accessible bays and beaches are on the southern coast of Vis.

Grandovac Beach

Vis - Grandovac Beach

The cute pebble beach of Grandovac lies outside the entrance to Vis Harbour. The bay provides some out-of-harbour protection for boats. In season the beach boasts a casual open-air bar and an all-season foot path to Kut. To the left in the above photo, is a pleasant walk beneath the tall trees of the Lućica peninsula with opportunities to sit and contemplate the good life.

Lućica peninsula at Grandovac Beach Vis Island

 

Mala Travna

The sharply indented bay of Mala Travna has large rocks sloping to the water on one side, rough karst-like rocks on the other and a small pebble beach inbetween. The water here is cool (fresh water springs), deep and with a stronger current than other bays.

Vis - Mala Travna

 

Srebrna

We first spied Srebrna (Silver in English) from our hire boat and earmarked it for a return visit. This beach was my favourite although I’m still puzzled about the final icon on this sign. What could it mean?

Vis Srebrna Sign

The beach got it’s name because the round stones on the beach are said to shine like silver in the moonlight. Pine trees line the back of the beach providing a welcome respite from the sun in mid-summer. A make-shift bar was being erected during our visit – gearing up for the summer months.

Vis Island Srebrna Beach

Rubber soled swimming shoes are useful for walking on the pebble beaches and protect from sea urchin spines also. We each purchased a pair along the waterfront at Vis Luka.

Srebrna Beach Vis Island Croatia

Stončica

The combination of Stončica’s  feet in the sand kind of restaurant and those brilliant blues, drew us to this bay. Before we even arrived, I knew we would love it here. I first read about the restaurant on A Taste of Travel Blog’s Where to Eat on Vis.

Vis Stončica Beach Track

 

Stoncica Beach Vis Island Croatia

When the road finishes, park the car and follow a rough gravel walking track to the beach. Alternately moor your boat out the front. The water at this family orientated beach is quite shallow (see the pale blue water in the first photo). While relaxing at the beach we made a reservation for dinner in the restaurant the next night. House specialties are fish and lamb grilled over coals in the open oven, with vegies originating in the extensive vegetable garden out back. The atmosphere and dress are both casual and the prices reasonable.

As the sun lowers in the sky the restaurant fires up these gorgeous lanterns. More atmosphere…

Stoncica Lanterns

Stiniva

Voted the Best Beach in Europe 2016.

Stiniva Beach on Vis Island, Croatia

Stiniva Beach Bar Vis Island Croatia

Stiniva Beach is best approached by boat. It has a hidden entrance opening to an intimate (read tiny) fan shaped bay with beach bar. The view from the road above is spectacular to say the least. I had a wardrobe malfunction when I jumped off our hire boat in this bay which left my bathers hanging by a shred of elastic (for which I and the other beach-goers were eternally thankful).

It is a picture postcard kind of place, somewhat tarnished by rubbish in the water the day we were there. A lot of people swim outside of the inner bay in the deeper blue water, but that could be hazardous with all the boat activity.

 

Rent A Car Vis Croatia

Even Better – Rent a Convertible

If you haven’t driven a convertible around an island, it’s time to do it now. We’ve never before had such fun driving.

Vis Convertible Rental Car

Restaurants in Vis Croatia and their Speciality Foods

Vis Pogača (Vis Pie) is a tangy tasty Calzone like pastry, stuffed with anchovies, onion, tomato and possibly capers. Traditionally the Vis (town) version did not use tomatoes and the Komiža version did. We tasted two versions – both in Vis town and they both packed a punch of flavour. Highly recommended.

Luka Bakery

The first (Fish Pie) is from the Luka Bakery.

Karijola Pizzeria

Second one from Karijola Pizzeria mid-way between Luka and Kut

Vis Island Pie

Konobo Stončica

Lamb is another island speciality and you will find it sizzling on the open grill at Konobo Stončica, at Stončica Beach.

Rokis Family Winery and Tavern

Peka, is a Croatian speciality mix of meat and vegetables cooked in a dish under an iron lid in the fire. Lamb and Octopus Peka two Vis Island specialties. If intending to eat Peka it is a good idea to ring the restaurant ahead of time as it does take a while to cook.

Rokis is set in a small village called Plisko Polje, 7km away from the town of Vis. During WWII it was the site of an allied forces airport. Read more about it here.

Jastožera and Konobo Bako restaurants in Komiza

It is no surprise that Seafood is a speciality on Vis Island. It is fresh and widely available, but Jastožera and Konobo Bako two restaurant neighbours at Komiza specialise in Lobster. They were too pricey for our pockets, especially as we had just rented a boat for the day, but if you want to splurge you know where to go!

Located atmospherically by the sea they specialise in serving fresh as they come lobsters, cooked on an open grill.

Konobo Senko at Mala Travna

Senko’s restaurant Konobo Senko, perched on the edge of a rock at Mala Travna beach, offers an alternative slow dining experience. Senko writes the price of the meal on a pebble made smooth in the surf below. The most unique way we have received a bill!

Senko's Restoran at Mala Travna on Vis Island Croatia

Think of swimming between courses, eating whatever masterpiece Senko creates and washing it down with home-made wine overlooking the bay. It sounds delightful and it is, but if you’re watching your budget, I’d suggest sharing some starter plates and a bottle of wine instead of the full fledged extravaganza.

The view and atmosphere are the same!

 

Where to stay in Vis Croatia

There are not many hotels on Vis Island and we do love staying in small family run places, so we chose to stay in a Vis apartment through Airbnb. I suggest booking well ahead of time in order to secure the place of your dreams. An Airbnb search for Vis Island for one week in June 2019 produced these results.

If you are a first time Airbnb user and book through the link in our sidebar you will receive an excellent price reduction.

We stayed in Luka, the port end of Vis Town, but we have friends who prefer Kut, the quieter end of town. In either case nowhere in Vis Town is overly noisy.

Komiza is a beautiful fishing town on the other side of the island and a great village to visit or stay. It is even more intimate than Vis town and is the closest town to the Blue Cave on nearby Bisevo Island. It is a good place to rent a boat in Vis Croatia.

See photos and prices of where to stay in Vis Croatia HERE.

 

Vis Island Map

Through the text some words are coloured red. These places of interest are marked by Blue Flags on the map below. To see the flags just enlarge the map, then click on the flags for information.

 

How to get to Vis

Ferry from Split to Vis Island

Boats from Split to Vis, Croatia

Jadrolinija Ferry from Split – takes cars and passengers. Duration 2 hours. You will be happy to know that ferries in Croatia operate to time.

Krilo Ferry – fast passenger service from Split. Duration 1 hour 25 mins.

On Tuesday’s Krilo Jet offers a Vis/Hvar/Split service. This means that as a passenger leaving Vis you need not return to Split in order to get to Hvar. As long as you leave on a Tuesday of course.

 

Things to know before you go.

Vis versus Hvar Islands

While Vis and Hvar Islands are close together distance wise, Vis has it’s own unique flavour. Hvar is a gorgeous upmarket party island while Vis is a down to earth, natural island with beautiful beaches and unique experiences.

Croatia Island Hopping from Split

If you only have one day to explore the islands near Split Croatia, I’ve found just the tour for you. It leaves from Split and visits the blue cave on Bisevo Island. You will swim at Stiniva Beach on Vis (see above) entering from the ocean – the best way to arrive at Stiniva. You will visit the green lagoon (Vis Island) where you can swim or jump from the cliffs and relax at Pakleni Islands near Hvar Island as well as visiting Hvar. Wow!

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  1. Jo ~ Lifestyle Fifty

    July 1, 2016 at 4:05 am

    We didn’t visit Vis when we were in Croatia but that’s not to say we wouldn’t have liked to. We would have loved the mountains and rock strewn fields you speak of, and enjoyed finding and photographing vineyards and coming across capers (love capers!) Would have loved discovering beaches and rustic tracks and chatted to people with their feet firmly planted in reality, be it land or a boat :).

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  2. Lydia C. Lee

    July 1, 2016 at 6:46 am

    That looks fantastic!!

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  3. Trekking with Becky

    July 1, 2016 at 7:08 am

    I’ve never heard of it! Croatia never ceases to amaze me, and I can’t wait to actually set foot there someday. You’re making my feet itchier and itchier, and I won’t be able to go for quite a while.

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    • Jan

      July 1, 2016 at 8:56 am

      Becky there are so many Croatian islands and we only saw two! My feet are itchy too.

      Reply
  4. Marcia

    July 1, 2016 at 11:07 am

    Hey Jan, I’ve come to depend on you to take me to places I’d never heard of and make me want to visit. Vis is the latest place I’ve added to my list, thanks to you. I look forward to driving a convertible around the island, one day.

    Reply
  5. Indrani

    July 1, 2016 at 12:35 pm

    I am enjoying the new places you keep showing from Croatia! Stiniva beach with its green water looks inviting! Great series of pics! Happy #TPT!

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  6. Ruth - Tanama Tales

    July 1, 2016 at 2:52 pm

    What a great island! I would like to visit more than one island in Croatia to compare how different they are. The problem is that with so many, it is difficult to choose one or two. Vis looks so beautiful. I think the first time I read about it in depth was in the A Taste of Travel blog.

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    • Jan

      July 1, 2016 at 5:13 pm

      Yes Jenny has quite a few Vis posts up. She was the one that alerted me to Vis as well! I would like to visit Korcula – it is on the way from Hvar/Vis to Dubrovnik. You can visit it from Dubrovnik.

      Reply
  7. Kathy Marris

    July 1, 2016 at 5:45 pm

    I can just picture myself with that glass of wine seated at cafe watching the boats come and go. Wait! I’m only dreaming! What a beautiful place. Love your photos. 🙂

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    • Jan

      July 1, 2016 at 7:34 pm

      I looked forward to doing exactly that every day on Vis Kathy!

      Reply
  8. Jackie Smith

    July 2, 2016 at 12:01 am

    Oh my, ferries, food, a convertible, beaches, and sunshine – not to mention history! That’s the kind of place that attracts us and your Croatia posts are pushing a stop there very high up on our must do soon list!

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    • Jan

      July 2, 2016 at 7:52 am

      I could easily return to Croatia Jackie. For starters I would visit a lot more islands!

      Reply
  9. Grey World Nomads

    July 2, 2016 at 6:57 pm

    I love this! What a romantic, beautiful place to visit by boat or by car.

    Reply
  10. Linda Bibb

    July 5, 2016 at 9:58 am

    I’ve heard that Vis is an ideal destination for people who want to experience Croatia without tons of tourists. I didn’t realize how many spots there are from the second world war. Actually, the entire island is full of surprises, not at all what I had imagined. Thanks for sharing so many great photos.

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  11. Pinky Poinker

    July 6, 2016 at 10:28 am

    The whole place looks very James Bondy. No way would I swim in those submarine pens. They’re quite fascinating though aren’t they. I love the look of Stiniva.

    Reply
    • Jan

      July 6, 2016 at 1:39 pm

      You would have laughed yourself silly at Stiniva Pinky. My bathers got stuck on a cleat on the boat and as I jumped into the crystal clear water they ripped – hanging only by a modest strip of elastic. Marty thought it was hilarious. It made such a loud noise when the rest of the elastic broke and it echoed in the rock enclosure so that everyone was looking. OMG. At times like this I am glad that I know nobody!

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  12. Frank

    July 6, 2016 at 4:52 pm

    Very nice, we’re in Split right now so not far away from Vis. Actually, many locals will recommend Vis even if it’s not in every traveller’s top 5 of the islands. We probably won’t make it there this time around but Croatia is a place we spend lots of time in. I’ll put it on the list for next time.

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    • Jan

      July 6, 2016 at 5:18 pm

      Yes do that Frank – Vis is a little different. 🙂

      Reply
  13. Nancie

    July 6, 2016 at 5:07 pm

    Hi Jan. i love this post! I loved your jet setting lifestyle. A hired boat and a convertible is my kind of travel (I wish)! That glass of wine definitely had my name on it, and I want to eat fish cooked over olive branches. I’d swim in gorgeous looking water probably before I ate the fish and drank more wine. I’d try not to lose my bating suit, you know… _hit happens! 🙂 Thanks for co-hosting this week. #TPThursday

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    • Jan

      July 6, 2016 at 5:17 pm

      Yes I would recommend not losing the bathing suit – I’m sure glad mine hung on by a thread!

      Reply
  14. Nancie

    July 6, 2016 at 5:10 pm

    PS. I think that last sign means no garbage dumping 🙂

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    • Jan

      July 6, 2016 at 5:16 pm

      I thought it might. Is that thing that looks like a dryer on a 45 degree angle meant to be a rubbish tin?

      Reply
  15. Ani

    July 7, 2016 at 12:13 am

    I’ve never visited Croatia, but from these photos I’m including it in my list of places to visit, maybe this summer. And it’s not far from Italy where I’m living at the moment. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Jan

      July 7, 2016 at 8:50 am

      Hi Ani, Easy Jet have cheap flights Rome to Dubrovnik and there are ferries to Dubrovnik, Pula and Zadar that I know of. Dubrovnik will be super crowded in summer though. Zadar would be good 🙂

      Reply
  16. Dani

    September 5, 2016 at 2:20 am

    I note you have done two islands. Let me recommend three islands which are absolute hidden gems. The island of Murter and the gorgeous towns of Betina, Murter and Tisno. One of the few islands in Croatia accessible by bridge and surrounded by the Kornati archipelago and one of the most indented parts of the Croatian coast that it feels like you are on a lake. Amazing views. Second is the Island of Losinj and the towns of Mali and Veli Losinj…. one word gorgeous and third is Brac island which is well know but the town of Pucisca is my hidden gem on this island. Top this with a visit to Bol and the golden Horn beach. Too much beauty in Croatian you need three trips to the country which I have now done from Australia. One for the capital and hinterland. One for the Coastline of Istria, Kvarner and Dalmatia and then one for the Islands.

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    • Jan

      September 5, 2016 at 1:00 pm

      Yes Dani, three trips or one big long one would be excellent. There is so much to see.

      Reply
  17. Lisa

    November 23, 2016 at 8:17 pm

    Hey, I love your first pic ! I’m working for a mobile application that is called Navily. We refer all the good spots to sail, and our users also post their favorite anchoring spots and mooring fields.
    I would like to know if I could use your first picture for our application, to post it. I can also post it on our Facebook and Instagram page if you agree 🙂

    Thank you,

    Lisa

    Reply
    • Jan

      November 25, 2016 at 12:27 pm

      Emailed you Lisa.

      Reply

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