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Vis (island Vis) - Tourist Information
Vis (island Vis) - Tourism
Tourism on island Vis started to develop during the 20th century.
The only nursery palms garden on east side of the Adriatic is located in town Vis.
Accommodation in town Vis is offered in private apartments, houses and rooms, hotels and camps.
Town Vis has many restaurants where you can try some of the Dalmatian and island's specialties like Vis' cake-bread or many traditional wines. Restaurants: As, Dionis, Dudo, Karijola, Kod Paveta, Tezok, Vatrica, Lambik and many others.
Island Vis is mostly peaceful and quite island for peaceful vacations and water activities. So you can enjoy in night life in some coffee bars in town Vis or you can visit nearby island Hvar or city of Split. You can come there with private boat transfers or boat rentals.
Town Vis has its town beach on peninsula Prirovo. It is a pebble beach. It has volleyball and indoor soccer terrain.
Vela Svitnja is a nudist beach located in the bottom of St. George Fort.
Grandovac is pebble beach located at the entrance to Vis port.
Sand beach Stoncica is located around 10 minutes far from town Vis and it has a bar on the beach, volleyball terrain and a lot of shade.
Other beaches nearby town Vis: Milna, Zaglav, Vela Smokova, Srebrna, Teplus and many other.
Most beaches on island Vis can be visited with private car transfers, car rentals, bikes. If you want to go sightseeing of settlements and forts on island Vis you can use private or group car excursions.
There are many events kept during the entire year in town Vis, like New Year's Eve at the open, carnival, International Festival of Amateur Theaters in May and many other summer events.
You can also visit city of Split (direct ferry line) and Diocletian's Palace, island Hvar and its natural beauties, island Brac with famous beach Zlatni Rat, island Bisevo with Cave Modra (Blue Cave) with beautiful colors and natural sights, all with private or group boat excursions from Split or Hvar.
The only nursery palms garden on east side of the Adriatic is located in town Vis.
Accommodation in town Vis is offered in private apartments, houses and rooms, hotels and camps.
Town Vis has many restaurants where you can try some of the Dalmatian and island's specialties like Vis' cake-bread or many traditional wines. Restaurants: As, Dionis, Dudo, Karijola, Kod Paveta, Tezok, Vatrica, Lambik and many others.
Island Vis is mostly peaceful and quite island for peaceful vacations and water activities. So you can enjoy in night life in some coffee bars in town Vis or you can visit nearby island Hvar or city of Split. You can come there with private boat transfers or boat rentals.
Town Vis has its town beach on peninsula Prirovo. It is a pebble beach. It has volleyball and indoor soccer terrain.
Vela Svitnja is a nudist beach located in the bottom of St. George Fort.
Grandovac is pebble beach located at the entrance to Vis port.
Sand beach Stoncica is located around 10 minutes far from town Vis and it has a bar on the beach, volleyball terrain and a lot of shade.
Other beaches nearby town Vis: Milna, Zaglav, Vela Smokova, Srebrna, Teplus and many other.
Most beaches on island Vis can be visited with private car transfers, car rentals, bikes. If you want to go sightseeing of settlements and forts on island Vis you can use private or group car excursions.
There are many events kept during the entire year in town Vis, like New Year's Eve at the open, carnival, International Festival of Amateur Theaters in May and many other summer events.
You can also visit city of Split (direct ferry line) and Diocletian's Palace, island Hvar and its natural beauties, island Brac with famous beach Zlatni Rat, island Bisevo with Cave Modra (Blue Cave) with beautiful colors and natural sights, all with private or group boat excursions from Split or Hvar.
Vis (island Vis) - Attractions
Attractions in and near town Vis:
- Remains of Antique town Issa;
- Parish Church of Our Lady of Spilica;
- Church of St. Cyprian and St. Spirit;
- Franciscan monastery on peninsula Prirovo;
- Church of St. Juraj;
- Tower Perasti;
- Palace Gariboldi;
- Palace Gazarovic;
- House Prdvaric;
- Fort Vis…
Remains of Antique town Issa are spa, port parts, theater and necropolis.
Parish Church of Our Lady of Spilica was built in 16th century on land given from Frano de Pelegrinis. Church has mixed styles: Gothic, Baroque and Renaissance. Interior of church is consisted of three naves.
Church of St. Cyprian and St. Spirit was built in 1742. in area Kut. It was built on ruins of older church from 15th century. Inside the church is spacious apse and two chapels on sides. Ceiling of the church is made of wood.
Church of St. Juraj was built in 11th century. It was built on small peninsula. St. Juraj is protector of town Vis.
Tower Perasti was built in 1617. by master Vicko. He built the fort for defense from Turkish attacks. Inside the walls are openings for cannons and loopholes. Entrance to the tower was on first floor.
Palace Gariboldi was built in 1552. It was built by Frane Gariboldi who moved to Hvar from Milano. On entrance wall is incription: LAVS DEO FRANCISCVS GARIBOLDVS MEDIOLANENSIS NVNC CIVIS LESINAE PRO SE IPSO AC FILIIS ET HEREDIBVS SVIV HOC OPVS CONSTRVXIT MDLII. It means that he is citizen of Hvar with Milan's origin.
Palace Gazarovic was built in 16th century by writer and poet Marin Gazarovic. It was built in late Renaissance style. On façade is coat of arms surrounded with mermaids. On top is dragon with spread wings.
House Prdvaric was built in 16th century. It has long balcony with stone fence.
Fort Vis was built by British. They were defending Vis when France ruled after peace contract with Habsburg Monarchy. Construction started in 1812. Fort Vis was built under the supervision of captain Henryson. Fort and towers were finished in 1813. and two years later were given to Habsburg Monarchy. Defense towers around fort were called Bentick, Robertson and Martello. Fort itself was called George.
Natural attractions near town Vis:
- Island Jabuka;
- Island Svetac;
- Blue cave on island Bisevo;
- Green cave on island Ravnik;
- Island Brusnik;
- Cave Medvidina on island Bisevo;
- Islands Palagruza;
- Bay Stiniva…
All islands near town Vis can be visited with group or private boat excursions. You could also rent a boat or use private boat transfers.
Attractions and settlements on island Vis can be visited with private or group car excursions, private car transfers or car rentals.
Island Jabuka (Apple) is located west of island Vis. It has conical shape and is made of volcanic material. Surface of island Jabuka is 0,022 km2. Coastline is 0,715 km long. Island Jabuka is not inhabited.
Island Svetac is located west of island Vis. It is also called St. Andrew. It is not inhabited. Island Svetac used to be inhabited. There are remains of Prehistorical and Byzantine constructions on tops of the hills.
Blue cave is located on island Bisevo, south-west of island Vis. Attraction in the cave is blue light that is made when sun light penetrates into the cave from top hole. Blue cave is very famous tourist attraction.
Green cave is located on small island Ravnik south-east of island Vis. It has two entrances. Inside the cave you can swim.
Island Brusnik is located west of island Vis. It is volcano island with beautiful dark pebble beach. Island is not inhabited. Its surface is 0,03 km2. Island Brusnik is protected area.
Cave Medvidina is located on island Bisevo. Entrance is large but cave is smaller inside. Cave is 160 m long. Cave Medvidina used to be home of endangered mammal Mediterranean monk seal.
Islands Palagruza are located south of island Vis. Small island Galijula is southernmost point of Croatia.
Bay Stiniva is located on island Vis on south coast. You can come to bay Stiniva with a boat or by foot down very steep hill. Bay is surrounded with large cliffs and has beautiful pebble beach. You can not come to this bay with car.
- Remains of Antique town Issa;
- Parish Church of Our Lady of Spilica;
- Church of St. Cyprian and St. Spirit;
- Franciscan monastery on peninsula Prirovo;
- Church of St. Juraj;
- Tower Perasti;
- Palace Gariboldi;
- Palace Gazarovic;
- House Prdvaric;
- Fort Vis…
Remains of Antique town Issa are spa, port parts, theater and necropolis.
Parish Church of Our Lady of Spilica was built in 16th century on land given from Frano de Pelegrinis. Church has mixed styles: Gothic, Baroque and Renaissance. Interior of church is consisted of three naves.
Church of St. Cyprian and St. Spirit was built in 1742. in area Kut. It was built on ruins of older church from 15th century. Inside the church is spacious apse and two chapels on sides. Ceiling of the church is made of wood.
Church of St. Juraj was built in 11th century. It was built on small peninsula. St. Juraj is protector of town Vis.
Tower Perasti was built in 1617. by master Vicko. He built the fort for defense from Turkish attacks. Inside the walls are openings for cannons and loopholes. Entrance to the tower was on first floor.
Palace Gariboldi was built in 1552. It was built by Frane Gariboldi who moved to Hvar from Milano. On entrance wall is incription: LAVS DEO FRANCISCVS GARIBOLDVS MEDIOLANENSIS NVNC CIVIS LESINAE PRO SE IPSO AC FILIIS ET HEREDIBVS SVIV HOC OPVS CONSTRVXIT MDLII. It means that he is citizen of Hvar with Milan's origin.
Palace Gazarovic was built in 16th century by writer and poet Marin Gazarovic. It was built in late Renaissance style. On façade is coat of arms surrounded with mermaids. On top is dragon with spread wings.
House Prdvaric was built in 16th century. It has long balcony with stone fence.
Fort Vis was built by British. They were defending Vis when France ruled after peace contract with Habsburg Monarchy. Construction started in 1812. Fort Vis was built under the supervision of captain Henryson. Fort and towers were finished in 1813. and two years later were given to Habsburg Monarchy. Defense towers around fort were called Bentick, Robertson and Martello. Fort itself was called George.
Natural attractions near town Vis:
- Island Jabuka;
- Island Svetac;
- Blue cave on island Bisevo;
- Green cave on island Ravnik;
- Island Brusnik;
- Cave Medvidina on island Bisevo;
- Islands Palagruza;
- Bay Stiniva…
All islands near town Vis can be visited with group or private boat excursions. You could also rent a boat or use private boat transfers.
Attractions and settlements on island Vis can be visited with private or group car excursions, private car transfers or car rentals.
Island Jabuka (Apple) is located west of island Vis. It has conical shape and is made of volcanic material. Surface of island Jabuka is 0,022 km2. Coastline is 0,715 km long. Island Jabuka is not inhabited.
Island Svetac is located west of island Vis. It is also called St. Andrew. It is not inhabited. Island Svetac used to be inhabited. There are remains of Prehistorical and Byzantine constructions on tops of the hills.
Blue cave is located on island Bisevo, south-west of island Vis. Attraction in the cave is blue light that is made when sun light penetrates into the cave from top hole. Blue cave is very famous tourist attraction.
Green cave is located on small island Ravnik south-east of island Vis. It has two entrances. Inside the cave you can swim.
Island Brusnik is located west of island Vis. It is volcano island with beautiful dark pebble beach. Island is not inhabited. Its surface is 0,03 km2. Island Brusnik is protected area.
Cave Medvidina is located on island Bisevo. Entrance is large but cave is smaller inside. Cave is 160 m long. Cave Medvidina used to be home of endangered mammal Mediterranean monk seal.
Islands Palagruza are located south of island Vis. Small island Galijula is southernmost point of Croatia.
Bay Stiniva is located on island Vis on south coast. You can come to bay Stiniva with a boat or by foot down very steep hill. Bay is surrounded with large cliffs and has beautiful pebble beach. You can not come to this bay with car.
Vis (island Vis) - Location and Climate
Vis is a town located on north-east coast of island Vis, in a natural bay of St. George, which is protected by small island Host and peninsula Prirovo.
Vis' port is located in south-west part of bay St. George. It is protected by small island Host and peninsula Prirovo.
You can get to town Vis by ferry Split-Vis. If you are coming by airplane, you will come to Airport Split and then take a bus, car rentals or private car transfers to ferry port Split and a ferry to Vis. You can also rent a boat or use private boat transfers to take you from Split to Vis.
You can also use group or private boat excursions from any other town or settlement on mainland or nearby islands to take you cruising and on trips around island Vis where you can experience many water activities and see many historical and cultural monuments. On island Vis you can go on private or group car excursions to settlements on the island.
Town Vis with its settlements has around 1934 inhabitants. Inhabitants are mostly directed to fishing, agriculture and tourism. Most of the inhabitants are Croats (95,71%) and Catholics (78,44%).
Town Vis is administrative center of eastern half of island Vis. Western half belongs to town Komiza.
Town Vis has surface of 52 km2. Town Vis is consisted of 11 settlements: Brgujac, Dracevo Polje, Milna, Podselje, Marinje Zemlje, Plisko Polje, Rogacic, Rukavac, Podstrazje, Stoncica and Vis. Town Vis is also consisted of islands Budihovac and Ravnik.
Town Vis is divided from plains and fields in inland with hills 250-300 m high.
Island Vis has Mediterranean climate. On island Vis blow strong winds bura and scirocco.
Vis' port is located in south-west part of bay St. George. It is protected by small island Host and peninsula Prirovo.
You can get to town Vis by ferry Split-Vis. If you are coming by airplane, you will come to Airport Split and then take a bus, car rentals or private car transfers to ferry port Split and a ferry to Vis. You can also rent a boat or use private boat transfers to take you from Split to Vis.
You can also use group or private boat excursions from any other town or settlement on mainland or nearby islands to take you cruising and on trips around island Vis where you can experience many water activities and see many historical and cultural monuments. On island Vis you can go on private or group car excursions to settlements on the island.
Town Vis with its settlements has around 1934 inhabitants. Inhabitants are mostly directed to fishing, agriculture and tourism. Most of the inhabitants are Croats (95,71%) and Catholics (78,44%).
Town Vis is administrative center of eastern half of island Vis. Western half belongs to town Komiza.
Town Vis has surface of 52 km2. Town Vis is consisted of 11 settlements: Brgujac, Dracevo Polje, Milna, Podselje, Marinje Zemlje, Plisko Polje, Rogacic, Rukavac, Podstrazje, Stoncica and Vis. Town Vis is also consisted of islands Budihovac and Ravnik.
Town Vis is divided from plains and fields in inland with hills 250-300 m high.
Island Vis has Mediterranean climate. On island Vis blow strong winds bura and scirocco.
Vis (island Vis) - Useful tips
Airport Split +385(0)21 203 555
Tourist Board Vis +385(0)21 717 017
Sea help 9155
Emergency number 112
Information on international phone numbers 11802
Jadrolinija Split +385(0)21 338 333
Bus station Split +385(0)21 329 180
General information 18981
Fire department 193
Information on phone numbers in Croatia 11888
Police 192
Weather Forecast and Road Conditions +385(0)60 520 520
Ambulance 194
Road help 987
Croatia Traffic Info 0800 9987
In town Vis there is gas station for boats. There are also stores, restaurants, ambulance, veterinary station, ATM, post office, hotels, banks...
Tourist Board Vis +385(0)21 717 017
Sea help 9155
Emergency number 112
Information on international phone numbers 11802
Jadrolinija Split +385(0)21 338 333
Bus station Split +385(0)21 329 180
General information 18981
Fire department 193
Information on phone numbers in Croatia 11888
Police 192
Weather Forecast and Road Conditions +385(0)60 520 520
Ambulance 194
Road help 987
Croatia Traffic Info 0800 9987
In town Vis there is gas station for boats. There are also stores, restaurants, ambulance, veterinary station, ATM, post office, hotels, banks...
Vis (island Vis) - History
First settlement in this area, called Issa, was founded by Greek colonists from Sicily. It was founded in 4th century BC. They were attracted by position of Vis bay and how it is protected. Issa was center of this part of Adriatic and it was independent polis until 1st century BC. It minted its own money, had its colonies and was famous for wines.
In 1st century BC Issa was part of Roman empire. Town Issa lost its importance.
In 10th century Venetians attacked Vis. During Venetian rule after 15th century, Vis was important traffic center where met people from European north and Middle East and traded.
Town Vis became island administrative center in 15th century when Naples kingdom ruined Velo Selo (today Podselje) which used to be island's center.
Island Vis changed many rulers: Venetians, France, England, Habsburg Monarchy, Austria, Italy, Yugoslavia. Today it is part of independent Republic of Croatia.
In 1810. British occupied island Vis and built many defense forts.
During Austrian rule after 1815. island Vis developed its fishing and maritime skills. It was also known for wines.
On 20th of July 1866. near island Vis was known battle between Habsburg Monarchy and Italian navy. Habsburg Monarchy was mostly consisted of Croatian personnel and it won the battle.
In 1941. island Vis was occupied by Italy. In 1943. after Italy capitulated, it belonged to partisans. Island Vis was never occupied by Germany.
Until 1944. island was center of allied military missions and Partisan government. All inhabitants unable for military were evacuated to Egypt. They returned in 1946.
During Yugoslavian rule, island Vis was closed for foreigners. Entire islands was one large fort. Prohibition was cancelled in 1989. On island Vis there were 30 military facilities, tunnel for war ships and military hospital.
During Homeland war, Yugoslavian army left island Vis in 1992.
In 1st century BC Issa was part of Roman empire. Town Issa lost its importance.
In 10th century Venetians attacked Vis. During Venetian rule after 15th century, Vis was important traffic center where met people from European north and Middle East and traded.
Town Vis became island administrative center in 15th century when Naples kingdom ruined Velo Selo (today Podselje) which used to be island's center.
Island Vis changed many rulers: Venetians, France, England, Habsburg Monarchy, Austria, Italy, Yugoslavia. Today it is part of independent Republic of Croatia.
In 1810. British occupied island Vis and built many defense forts.
During Austrian rule after 1815. island Vis developed its fishing and maritime skills. It was also known for wines.
On 20th of July 1866. near island Vis was known battle between Habsburg Monarchy and Italian navy. Habsburg Monarchy was mostly consisted of Croatian personnel and it won the battle.
In 1941. island Vis was occupied by Italy. In 1943. after Italy capitulated, it belonged to partisans. Island Vis was never occupied by Germany.
Until 1944. island was center of allied military missions and Partisan government. All inhabitants unable for military were evacuated to Egypt. They returned in 1946.
During Yugoslavian rule, island Vis was closed for foreigners. Entire islands was one large fort. Prohibition was cancelled in 1989. On island Vis there were 30 military facilities, tunnel for war ships and military hospital.
During Homeland war, Yugoslavian army left island Vis in 1992.
Vis (island Vis) - Interesting Facts
Most known persons from Vis: Croatian writer Ranko Marinkovic, Croatian poet Vlaho Paljetak, Croatian poetess Vesna Parun...
Town Vis is believed to be the oldest town in Croatia.
Island Vis is rich with forts and military remains which you can visit with group or private car excursions. You can get to town Komiza with private car transfers, car rentals or buses.
Near island Vis there are many beautiful and interesting islands with their own attractions and you can get there with private or group boat excursions. You can get to Blue cave on island Bisevo with boat rentals. You can visit volcano islands Jabuka and Brusnik with private boat transfers.
Town Vis is believed to be the oldest town in Croatia.
Island Vis is rich with forts and military remains which you can visit with group or private car excursions. You can get to town Komiza with private car transfers, car rentals or buses.
Near island Vis there are many beautiful and interesting islands with their own attractions and you can get there with private or group boat excursions. You can get to Blue cave on island Bisevo with boat rentals. You can visit volcano islands Jabuka and Brusnik with private boat transfers.
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