THE ISLAND OF VIS
VIS – the most distant inhabited island of the Dalmatian archipelago, emerging from the crystal clear blue sea, 50 km away from the Croatian and 150 km from the Italian coast, surrounded by small islands and islets is an agreeable and quiet place for your summer vacation.
With its surface of 90 square kilometres and 76 nautical miles of indented shore, Vis is extraordinary rich with numerous sandy and pebbly beaches, rocks, sea and mountain caves, picturesque hills and valleys, cultivated vineyards, small villages and two admirable old little towns – Vis and Komiža. All places are well connected by excellent asphalted roads leading around or criss-crossing the island and thus becoming more and more popular for the mountain biking.
The island of Vis, one of the first centres of civilization in this part of the Mediterranean, is also rich in ancient remains and historical monuments of the nations that had lived there before the Croats arrived– Illyrians, Greeks and Romans. On the opposite sides of the island, around two big, natural bays are situated two small towns – Vis and Komiža.
On the site of the present day town of Vis, the Greeks from Siracuse had founded their colony called ISSA in the 4th c BC. It was the most prominent Greek settlement on the Eastern Adriatic coast. The Greek town was built on terraces sloping gently to the sea front and fortified by defensive walls that have been partially preserved to the present day. In the southern part of the town, the termae from 1stcentury, as well as the remains of the walls and mosaics discovered by archaeological excavations, have been preserved.
Vis is a very picturesque town with beautiful stone houses and patrician palaces built in Renaissance and Baroque styles and some old churches from 16th and 17th c.
The Museum of the town of Vis is rich with ancient Greek and Roman artefacts especially ceramics and numerous amphorae taken out from the Greek and Roman boats sunk in the shipwrecks in the vicinity of this island.
In front of the Komiža Bay there is the Biševo Island, known for its beautiful sandy beaches and particularly renowned Blue Grotto (cave) approachable by boat from the sea, where you can experience an unforgettable symphony of blue and silver colours reflecting themselves from the sea- bed.
N its history, the town of Vis was called the key of the Adriatic. In 1866 the famous Vis Battle was fought off the island’s shore. It was one of the greatest maritime battles in 19thc. fought between Austro-Hungarian and Italian fleets for the predomination on the Adriatic.
In the interior of the island you will discover tiny villages with few inhabitants, old stone houses and walls, gardens and numerous vineyards- the living witnesses of the past times fading away little by little.
On the southern shore of the island, there is a string of gentle, small islands and islets with their rocks, beaches and grottos, the favourite places with tourists for daily excursions by motor and sailing boats.
VIS – the most distant inhabited island of the Dalmatian archipelago, emerging from the crystal clear blue sea, 50 km away from the Croatian and 150 km from the Italian coast, surrounded by small islands and islets is an agreeable and quiet place for your summer vacation.
With its surface of 90 square kilometres and 76 nautical miles of indented shore, Vis is extraordinary rich with numerous sandy and pebbly beaches, rocks, sea and mountain caves, picturesque hills and valleys, cultivated vineyards, small villages and two admirable old little towns – Vis and Komiža. All places are well connected by excellent asphalted roads leading around or criss-crossing the island and thus becoming more and more popular for the mountain biking.
The island of Vis, one of the first centres of civilization in this part of the Mediterranean, is also rich in ancient remains and historical monuments of the nations that had lived there before the Croats arrived– Illyrians, Greeks and Romans. On the opposite sides of the island, around two big, natural bays are situated two small towns – Vis and Komiža.
On the site of the present day town of Vis, the Greeks from Siracuse had founded their colony called ISSA in the 4th c BC. It was the most prominent Greek settlement on the Eastern Adriatic coast. The Greek town was built on terraces sloping gently to the sea front and fortified by defensive walls that have been partially preserved to the present day. In the southern part of the town, the termae from 1stcentury, as well as the remains of the walls and mosaics discovered by archaeological excavations, have been preserved.
Vis is a very picturesque town with beautiful stone houses and patrician palaces built in Renaissance and Baroque styles and some old churches from 16th and 17th c.
The Museum of the town of Vis is rich with ancient Greek and Roman artefacts especially ceramics and numerous amphorae taken out from the Greek and Roman boats sunk in the shipwrecks in the vicinity of this island.
In front of the Komiža Bay there is the Biševo Island, known for its beautiful sandy beaches and particularly renowned Blue Grotto (cave) approachable by boat from the sea, where you can experience an unforgettable symphony of blue and silver colours reflecting themselves from the sea- bed.
N its history, the town of Vis was called the key of the Adriatic. In 1866 the famous Vis Battle was fought off the island’s shore. It was one of the greatest maritime battles in 19thc. fought between Austro-Hungarian and Italian fleets for the predomination on the Adriatic.
In the interior of the island you will discover tiny villages with few inhabitants, old stone houses and walls, gardens and numerous vineyards- the living witnesses of the past times fading away little by little.
On the southern shore of the island, there is a string of gentle, small islands and islets with their rocks, beaches and grottos, the favourite places with tourists for daily excursions by motor and sailing boats.
