Island of Vis

Welcome to the Island of Vis, perhaps the most enigmatic and remote of all inhabited Croatian islands. Situated halfway to Italy in the middle of the Adriatic, Vis was closed off to the rest of the world for nearly forty years,…

We start our tour in Vis Town, the island’s primary port and the site of the ancient Greek colony of Issa, founded in the 4th century BC. As you walk along the elegant promenade that curves around the bay, you are walking over…

Perched at the tip of the peninsula guarding the entry to Vis Town’s bay is Fort George, a formidable structure built by the British in 1813. Named after King George III, the fort was part of a series of defenses established…

Hidden along the rocky coastline is one of the island's most fascinating military relics: the submarine tunnel. Carved deep into the limestone, this massive concrete-lined chamber was designed to hide and protect naval vessels…

Crossing to the western side of the island, we arrive in Komiža, a town that many consider the soul of Vis. Unlike the more formal Vis Town, Komiža is a quintessential fishing village, with a long history centered on the sea and…

No visit to Vis is complete without a journey to Stiniva Beach, often cited as one of the most beautiful in Europe. What makes Stiniva unique is its dramatic entrance; from the sea, it appears as a mere crack in the towering…

To truly appreciate the geography of Vis, we must ascend to its highest point, the summit of Mount Hum. Reaching the peak rewards you with an incredible 360-degree view that encompasses the entire island and stretches out across…

As our tour of Vis comes to a close, it is worth reflecting on the unique character of this island that has spent so much of its history in the shadows. Vis is a place that does not give up its secrets easily; they are hidden in…