What to see in Croatia: Vis and Komiza, how to get there and how to move but above all what to see, the blue cave and the green cave to discover the beauties of Croatia, read here.
Quick View e Komiza they are the two inhabited centers that lie on the Dalmatian island of Vis, more distant from the coast than the mundane Brač and Hvar. Traditionally rivals, the two small towns offer the visitor a double look at the local population: on the one hand, the inhabitants of Vis, the aristocratic component, who generally lives and works on the mainland in Split and maintains their summer residence on the quiet island.
Here are the major comforts, the port, clubs, bars, car and motorcycle rentals. On the opposite shore of the island lies Komiza, the fishing village. More authentic and rustic, but also decidedly smaller, this town hosts many Croatians in the high season but also a fair amount of foreigners who love slow travel, tranquility and nature. Here the services are reduced, but nothing is missing: a pastry shop, two excellent bakeries, a pizzeria, a scooter rental, a romantic restaurant on the rocks and even a “night” sandwich shop for those who stay out longer. Excellent starting point, in our opinion, to visit the island and enjoy all its peace.
How to reach us
The island of Vis can be reached by ferry from Split (Split) using the service of the Jadrolinjia company. Two people and a car for the figure of about 200Kn, 2h30 of route, with a frequency of 3 departures a day.
Against all expectations it is not possible in any way to book or buy tickets online in advance, but only at port ticket office: this implies long waiting lines in the high season. I would recommend buying the ticket in advance, as soon as you arrive in Split, so as not to risk a last minute sold out.
Getting around
On the island of Vis it is essential to be autonomous in travel: the bus line it makes the only connection between Vis and Komiza to coincide with the arrivals and departures of the ferries, but to visit beaches and inland places it is essential to have a car. The scooter in my opinion it is insufficient as the distances are considerable even if not impossible, but climbs and hills could make travel very tiring.
Where stay
The most important question to answer is: where to place your base camp? Our choice fell on Komiza and on balance it was the best choice. Here someone prefers to stay only in the seafront hotel located on the edge of the town or, in most cases, they stay in the so-called City, or local houses, in stone, generally of modest size but complete with every service. Our Villa was owned by Mrs. Linda, at the top of the hill: loft studio with kitchen, bathroom, TV and outdoor pergola. The price is so modest that it allows us to stay a week longer than expected.
The cost of accommodation in this kind of structure is in fact equal to half the budget of any average European B&B.
To see
The island has long been the base of the Yugoslav army, so it was not accessible until 1989. This certainly caused its isolation and depopulation, but which on the other hand preserved its authenticity. For this reason, what the island offers is the most spectacular pristine beaches. From Komiza, take the coastal road 117 towards the south which, after a sharp left bend, leads you to cross the island in all its width: from this main road several paths descend (some asphalted, others dirt) that allow the descent towards the sea.
Le coves hundreds of them deserve a visit, but some of them are particularly renowned:
Among these Milna, Rukavac is definitely Stiniva. Attention: the latter, the most spectacular, with white pebbles and turquoise water is the result of the collapse of a cave. This implies a descent on foot of about 30 minutes on a little beaten path: no danger but wear comfortable shoes!
Water taxis leave at irregular times from the main coves for day trips to Blue cave (on the islet of Biševo) and the Green cave (Ravnik islet).
