Guidebook for Vis
Food Scene
Beautiful seafood served in the park of the neighbouring ancient mansion, old statues, tall palm trees and see breeze for perfect dinner.
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Restaurant Villa Kaliopa
34 Ul. Vladimira NazoraBeautiful seafood served in the park of the neighbouring ancient mansion, old statues, tall palm trees and see breeze for perfect dinner.
Konoba Lola
12 Ul. Matije GupcaGood food, including local dishes specific to the island served in a walled garden or inside. Nice setting.
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Pojoda
Good food, including local dishes specific to the island served in a walled garden or inside. Nice setting.
The Karijola (wheelbarrow) offers the most spectacular view on Vis bay and serves the best pizzas (thin crusty) including local specialties like "Slana pogača", rustic bread with tomato sauce, anchovies, onion and capers, nice music. The Karijola is on the way to Kut on a very quiet little square serving a few old families' houses. Service may get slow when the place is full, this is the opposite of a fast food joint, it serves simple food made of good ingredients in a fabulous setting.
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Pizzeria Karijola
4 Ul. Viški BojThe Karijola (wheelbarrow) offers the most spectacular view on Vis bay and serves the best pizzas (thin crusty) including local specialties like "Slana pogača", rustic bread with tomato sauce, anchovies, onion and capers, nice music. The Karijola is on the way to Kut on a very quiet little square serving a few old families' houses. Service may get slow when the place is full, this is the opposite of a fast food joint, it serves simple food made of good ingredients in a fabulous setting.
Good seafood restaurant on the small beach of Stoncica bay. Another place for an unforgettable moment of you life ;-)
They also organise wedding parties, those days are not quiet and dont feel like the entire bay is yours and only yours! Check it first.
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Konoba Stončica
Good seafood restaurant on the small beach of Stoncica bay. Another place for an unforgettable moment of you life ;-)
They also organise wedding parties, those days are not quiet and dont feel like the entire bay is yours and only yours! Check it first.
Slow food served in the centre of the island, surrounded by vineyards and olive groves. Rookie’s specialties are their wines and their peka, a typical dish that is slowly cooked under the bell or peka over coals. The dish must be ordered the day prior or when you book. Choose from lamb, fish or octopus. Roki’s is not the only Konoba on Vis to offer this style of cooking but guests have always been happy with their experience and Roki’s will pick you up and drop you back to town, You can try all their wines as you won't have to drive back Vis narrow winding roads in the dark.
Like other slow food places on Vis, it offers enjoyable experience to the ones ready for its unhurried pace.
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Roki's
3 D117Slow food served in the centre of the island, surrounded by vineyards and olive groves. Rookie’s specialties are their wines and their peka, a typical dish that is slowly cooked under the bell or peka over coals. The dish must be ordered the day prior or when you book. Choose from lamb, fish or octopus. Roki’s is not the only Konoba on Vis to offer this style of cooking but guests have always been happy with their experience and Roki’s will pick you up and drop you back to town, You can try all their wines as you won't have to drive back Vis narrow winding roads in the dark.
Like other slow food places on Vis, it offers enjoyable experience to the ones ready for its unhurried pace.
Konoba Bako, among the three of the better restaurants in Komiža located next door to each other, is situated on the northern side of bay and has a beautiful view over the water and the village. The restaurants are famous for their lobster and their excellent seafood. Pick from the lobster tank or the catch of the day. It may be a good idea to book in advance during high season months.
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KONOBA BAKO
1 Ul. Ivana GundulićaKonoba Bako, among the three of the better restaurants in Komiža located next door to each other, is situated on the northern side of bay and has a beautiful view over the water and the village. The restaurants are famous for their lobster and their excellent seafood. Pick from the lobster tank or the catch of the day. It may be a good idea to book in advance during high season months.
PERMO simply makes the best bread in town and probably in Croatia. Try the peka that can be bought whole, halved or by the quarter, white or brown. PERMO also makes the best croissants, krafne, and strudels. Open only in the morning.
Recommended ritual: get up early, go for a swim and enjoy this pure moment of serenity, have a quick rinse, go to Permo get bread and a viennoiserie, find a seat in the shade on the Riva, order a coffee and wonder how beautiful life is. Then go to the green market and do the shopping for the day. Seek the shade of the back streets to walk back home to prepare breakfast and a picnic (and start thinking about never leaving Vis!).
Korzo ulica
Korzo ulicaPERMO simply makes the best bread in town and probably in Croatia. Try the peka that can be bought whole, halved or by the quarter, white or brown. PERMO also makes the best croissants, krafne, and strudels. Open only in the morning.
Recommended ritual: get up early, go for a swim and enjoy this pure moment of serenity, have a quick rinse, go to Permo get bread and a viennoiserie, find a seat in the shade on the Riva, order a coffee and wonder how beautiful life is. Then go to the green market and do the shopping for the day. Seek the shade of the back streets to walk back home to prepare breakfast and a picnic (and start thinking about never leaving Vis!).
Nice place for a coffee or breakfast, in the shade of the pergola and the breeze from the sea. Next to the green market, the fish market and Lipanović's wineshop. Friendly service.
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Dionis
1 Ul. Matije GupcaNice place for a coffee or breakfast, in the shade of the pergola and the breeze from the sea. Next to the green market, the fish market and Lipanović's wineshop. Friendly service.
Getting Around
Paiz is a reliable Tourist Agency from where to rent cars, scooters or bikes. They also have a lovely selection of Vis made handicrafts.
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Tourist Agency Paiz Travel
Paiz is a reliable Tourist Agency from where to rent cars, scooters or bikes. They also have a lovely selection of Vis made handicrafts.
Vis Special offers cars, scooters and bikes for rent, as well as guided car and bike tours for different levels. Their bike offer is unparalleled on the island as well as advice on places to discover on and off the beaten tracks.
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Tourist agency VIS SPECIAL
33 Korzo ul.Vis Special offers cars, scooters and bikes for rent, as well as guided car and bike tours for different levels. Their bike offer is unparalleled on the island as well as advice on places to discover on and off the beaten tracks.
Arts & Culture
Housed in the Baterija, an Austrian fortress built in 1841, this small museum has the largest collection of Hellenistic artefacts in Croatia, including ancient Greek pottery, jewellery and sculpture. The highlight is an exquisite 4th-century BC bronze head of the goddess Artemis. A room on the other side of the courtyard displays relics retrieved from shipwrecks.
The courtyard hosts Klapa (a capela traditional singing) concerts as part of the Vis summer festival.
Vis Archaeological Museum
Housed in the Baterija, an Austrian fortress built in 1841, this small museum has the largest collection of Hellenistic artefacts in Croatia, including ancient Greek pottery, jewellery and sculpture. The highlight is an exquisite 4th-century BC bronze head of the goddess Artemis. A room on the other side of the courtyard displays relics retrieved from shipwrecks.
The courtyard hosts Klapa (a capela traditional singing) concerts as part of the Vis summer festival.
Parks & Nature
Biševo
the "silver" beach has the warmest and some of the clearest waters on Vis. Bring a picnic, we provide containers and bags just for that, and hang your hammock under the shade of the filao trees.
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Srebrna
the "silver" beach has the warmest and some of the clearest waters on Vis. Bring a picnic, we provide containers and bags just for that, and hang your hammock under the shade of the filao trees.
Zaglav is a lovely fine sand beach, a rarity in Croatia. Drive to Milna, and follow the trail indicated at the end of the beach. It is a pleasant 1/2 hour walk through the low bushes along the shoreline. There is a small konoba serving coffee and drinks, and providing a cool place to enjoy it. The beach is perfect for children as it is shallow and sandy, and the waters are so clear! But it has no shade, bring sun lotion (and a parasol...).
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Zaglav Beach
Zaglav is a lovely fine sand beach, a rarity in Croatia. Drive to Milna, and follow the trail indicated at the end of the beach. It is a pleasant 1/2 hour walk through the low bushes along the shoreline. There is a small konoba serving coffee and drinks, and providing a cool place to enjoy it. The beach is perfect for children as it is shallow and sandy, and the waters are so clear! But it has no shade, bring sun lotion (and a parasol...).
Green Cave
Tours to the Blue Cave on Bisevo Island are best taken from Komiza but can be booked from Vis and then include transport to Komiza. There are a variety of excursions from only the visit to the Blue Cave to many stops along the beaches of Bisevo and Vis. Feel free to ask us to make arrangements.
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Blue Cave
Tours to the Blue Cave on Bisevo Island are best taken from Komiza but can be booked from Vis and then include transport to Komiza. There are a variety of excursions from only the visit to the Blue Cave to many stops along the beaches of Bisevo and Vis. Feel free to ask us to make arrangements.
Sightseeing
Hum, the highest point on the island at 587 metres above sea level offers glorious views of Komiza and Bisevo Island. The walk takes about two hours from Komiza, or you can drive. I'd drive. Plan at least one evening to be there for sunset, why not bring an icebox (ask us), glasses, and some nice wine or champagne?
One shall not, never, under no circumstance, drive up the road through the military area, which is very clearly marked, it would rightfully trigger the anger of the guard and seriously ruin your romantic evening.
Planinarski dom Hum
D117Hum, the highest point on the island at 587 metres above sea level offers glorious views of Komiza and Bisevo Island. The walk takes about two hours from Komiza, or you can drive. I'd drive. Plan at least one evening to be there for sunset, why not bring an icebox (ask us), glasses, and some nice wine or champagne?
One shall not, never, under no circumstance, drive up the road through the military area, which is very clearly marked, it would rightfully trigger the anger of the guard and seriously ruin your romantic evening.
TITO'S CAVES
Titova spilja ('Tito's Cave') were used as a base by Tito in 1944 during the Second World War. They are located on the slopes of Hum, on the way to Hum's pick (where you need to go watch the sunset). Views are fantastic and the short hike is an opportunity to walk through different mediterranean bushes, colours ans smells.
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Tito’s Cave
TITO'S CAVES
Titova spilja ('Tito's Cave') were used as a base by Tito in 1944 during the Second World War. They are located on the slopes of Hum, on the way to Hum's pick (where you need to go watch the sunset). Views are fantastic and the short hike is an opportunity to walk through different mediterranean bushes, colours ans smells.
Shopping
Everything you need is here, if you can't find it ask. Staff is nice.
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Konzum
11 Ul. Ravnica Matice hrvatskeEverything you need is here, if you can't find it ask. Staff is nice.
Entertainment & Activities
VIS OUTDOOR CINEMA
During summer catch up on old movies in the open air cinema. Two screenings per night, programme changes daily and is announced 1 or 2 days prior screening.
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Vis
VIS OUTDOOR CINEMA
During summer catch up on old movies in the open air cinema. Two screenings per night, programme changes daily and is announced 1 or 2 days prior screening.