Vis is the main town and ferry port
of the central Dalmatian island of the same name, connected to the mainland by
daily ferry lines from Split. The island and town of Vis (formerly known as Issa)
go back to ancient times and have had a turbulent history, which can be seen by
the numerous buildings and archeological sites. Many artifacts are nowadays part
of the permanent exhibition of the Archeological Museum in Split.
Apart from its rich cultural
heritage, Vis is also known for its beautiful landscapes. Close to the town
there are several sandy and pebble beaches (Parja, Rogacic, Mala Svitnja and
Vela Svitnja). In the island's interior, on the road towards the town of Komiza,
there are many vineyards where grapes for Viska vugava, Plavac and white wines
are grown. The nature on the island of Vis is untouched because, until recently
(1989), the island was not opened to tourists.
Therefore, it is a great place for a
quiet and pleasant holiday. Those interested in sports can play basketball or
tennis, while the underwaters of Vis are rich in fish and have many splendid
diving sites. Several summer events and traditional music evenings take place on
the island of Vis in July and August.
Komiza (Island of Vis)
Komiza, on the central
Dalmatian island of Vis, connected to the mainland by daily ferry lines
Split-Vis, is situated in a bay on the western coast of the island of Vis at the
foot of 600 m high mount Hum. Komiza is popular with tourists because of its
splendid beaches. The eastern coast of the bay of Komiza is mostly dotted with
pebble beaches (Gusarica, Nova posta, Velo zalo and others), while there are
also some sandy beaches. The inhabitants grow grapes and fruit on the fertile
fields in the interior, while the island is primarily known for carob and its
wines. Due to its distance from the mainland, the waters surrounding Vis are
rich in fish, shellfish and mollusks, therefore the island's traditional cuisine
is based on seafood. Outdoor enthusiasts can play boccia, basketball,
volleyball, handball and soccer, or go diving, surfing and sailing. To those
looking for cultural events, we recommend the Komiza Summer Festival when songs
by traditional men's choirs can be heard throughout Komiza.
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