The island of Vis is the furthest  Adriatic island. It streches over the area of 90.3 km2 with the height above sea level 587 meters (the tallest peak is named Hum). It is situated in the central-Dalmatian archipelago, there are 13 places on the island- the biggest ones are Vis, Komiza, Okljucna, Podhumlje, Stincica and Podstrazje.
Vis is one of the most beautiful Croatian islands characterized by virginal nature, crystal, blue sea, pebble and sandy beaches, picturesque hidden bays, marvellous examples of sea flora and fauna.
The sandy insular area is apt for vine cultivating. Due to the natural advantage, the vineyards of Vis are among the higly esteemed in Dalmatia. Aside for vine cultivating and agriculture, inhabitants are engaged in fishing (the tinned fish factory in Komiža). There is also the palm nursery-garden on the island.
Vis was inhabited in the New Stone Age. In the 1^st century BC, it was under the rule of the Illyrian tribe Liburni. In the 4th century BC, the Tyrant of Siracuse, Dionisius the Older, founded the colony Issa on the island. Later, it became an independent city-state, and even forged its own money and founded its own colonies.
In the Middle Ages it often changed rulers, and then for a long time it was under the Venetian Republic. For the fear of the pirates, the settlements were formed in the inland: the main settlement is Velo Selo. Later, the larger settlements developed on the coast (Komiza and Luka of St. Juraj - present town of Vis).
Numerous monuments dating back to the Ancient Times testify its great history. There are the remains of the ancient town, Roman baths, necropolis, and numerous Renaissance villas and churches. In the Fishing Museum of Komiža there are the traditional wooden ships used for fishing on the broad seas.
The island is famous for its virginal nature since it was opened for guests not sooner then in 1989.
The sea bed near Vis is famous for its numerous archeological locations and for its abundant sea flora and fauna. The distance from the mainland provided the abundance of fish, shells and molusks. It is possible to experience the sea world with diving instructors and to see amphoras, ancient anchors, sunken boats, but also to enjoy in the beautiful sea flora and fauna with marvellous corals, sponges, scabbard fish,…
For its numerous bays and for its position at the open sea, Vis is a famous tourist destination on the Adriatic.
There is a large number of restaurants and konobas (taverns), but also agrotourism is developed offering high quality Dalmatinan cuisine, homemade wine and pleasant atmosphere.
Southwest form Vis there is the island Bisevo, famous for its numerous caves. The most famous one is Modra spilja (Blue Cave), it is a natural phenomenon, frequented by tourists from all over the world. There is the islet Svetac nearby Vis – a former habitat of the Mediterranean monk seal; the volcanic islands of Jabuka and Brusnik, and a series of islets.
The island of Vis, with its crystal, blue sea, natural beauty and autoctone life, will provide you a unique and unforgetable vacation.

WHAT CAN YOU VISIT:

STINIVA BAY is situated on the northen side of the island, it is characterized by a narrow entrance and a 30 meters long pebble beach. The beach is enclosed by the 35 meters high steep rocks. There is no road that leads to the bay, that is why it managed t mantain its natural beauty.

TALESKA BAY is situated on the south-west coast of the island Vis. It is characterized by the great depth with the small pebble beach at the end and the crystal, clean sea.

ISLAND PALAGRUŽA is the furthest Croatian island. It is situated south-west from the island of Vis. Palagruža is different from the other islands for its numerous natural features.
It is characterized by the extremely dry climate with the small amount of moisture.
A specific type of the vegetation is developed here due to the dry climate and the influence of the sea and salt. Besides the endemic plant species there are also varoius endemic animal species. To compensate the moisture insufficiency, all these plants and animals use the moisture produced by dew. The maritime zones of the island Palagruža are the most abundant in the Adriatic sea, therefore it is the regular destination of the fishermen from Komiža.

ISLAND BISEVO (BLUE CAVE, BEAR CAVE) - The island Bisevo is a popular resort, on day excursions are organized from Komiža and Vis. It is situated 5 km south-west from the island of Vis. It is famous for its caves, the most famous is the Blue cave with the marvelluos light effects of blue and silver colour thet enlight visitors. In sunny days and when the sea is calm, you can see the reflected sun beams going through the underwater entrance and shining with the blue colour, while the objects on the surface gain one beautiful silver colour. The cave is reachable by small rowboats.
There is also the Bear cave on the island which is very interesting from the geomorphological point of view. Its opening to the surface is relatively big, but these dimensions are getting smaller towards the interior. At the end, the cave is really narrow and  low, and its complete longitude of 160 meters ends with the small beach. Except for being very attractive, the cave if famous as being the habitat of one of the most endangered species in the world – the Mediterranean monk seal. Today the Mediterranean monk seal is almost completely vanished from the Adriatic sea and rare can be seen.

GREEN CAVE is situated on the islet Ravnik. You can enter the cave with the small boat, by swimming or diving. The cave is characterized by the fissure on the top through which a light passes and leaves marks in the sea. The cave is spacious, and the depth varries from 3 to 5 meters.