Vis
Vis is one of the most popular destinations in the Croatian archipelago because of its unique natural beauty, great beaches, and wide offer of summer activities. Out of all inhabited Croatian islands, this one is the farthest from the shore, so you'll get an authentic island experience. Because of its location, it's had a rich history, traces of which remain in the form of historical and cultural monuments.
The towns in Vis are amongst the most charming in the Adriatic – and the least crowded. The town of Vis on the northeastern coast is the oldest settlement on the island and the biggest. It is a beguiling jumble of Greek, Roman and Baroque Austrian architecture, reflecting its rich and shifting history.
Komiža, on the west coast, is a colourful fishing village – and your base for visiting the Blue Grotto. Nestled at the the foot of Mount Hum, it is a gaggle of narrow streets, stone houses and brightly-painted fishing boats jostling on the harbour. It was here that the sequel of Mamma Mia was filmed.
Whether you like your beaches sandy or pebbly, remote or close to town, Vis has the perfect beach for you. Stiniva is the most famous: it's encircled by cliffs, with a small passage to the sea. It is regularly voted the most beautiful beach in Europe. The east coast around Komiža is where you’ll find pebbly beaches like Gusarica, Nova Pošta and Velo Žalo. Near Vis, you can take a dip from the pebbly Prirovo beach or drop by the sandy beaches in Vela Smokova, Milna, Zaglav and Stončica coves. Lucica beach is lined by colourful fishermen’s huts while Srebrna is famous for its unusually bright pebbles that glow silver in the moonlight.
