Introduction & History
Vis is the oldest established town in Dalmatia, founded in 397 BC by the ruler of Sicily, Dionysius - the Latin name for the island is Issa. In World War II, the island was major base for British troops stationed there and there is a British military cemetery on the island. After 1945, Vis was closed to tourism by the Yugoslav army and only reopened when Croatia declared its independence in 1990.

The Island
Vis is the most westerly of the larger Croatian islands, at 24 miles from the mainland, and its area is 56 square miles (90 square km). The island is quite easily reachable with a fast boat service from Split.

Some of the most exclusive wines in Croatia are produced on the island, such as Plavac and Vugava.

The two larger towns are Vis Town and Komiza.

From Komiza, one can get a boat to visit the nearby small island of Bisevo, which is famous for its Blue Grotto (Modra Spilja).

For the ultimate in peaceful and relaxing holidays, go to Vis!

Getting There
There are daily (normally direct) ferry services from Split to Vis, with a journey time of 2 hours 30 minutes - see Jadrolinija.

During the summer months (July and August), Blue Line run an overnight ferry service from Ancona in Italy to Vis.

Accommodation
There are three hotels on the island, one in Komiza and two in Vis Town. Private accommodation can easily be found. See Accommodation on Vis.

Tourist Offices
Vis Tourist Office at Setaliste Stare Isse 5, 21480 Vis, Tel: 021 717 017, Fax: 021 717 018, Email: tzg-visa@st.t-com.hr

More information
Accommodation on Vis
Vis Tourist Office website