Komiza

The place that has the most sunshine year round

A small town you pass quickly trough, but with every passage you find something new. A small town that radiates by its authenticity, fully built out of stone houses, with an additional touch of magic of its inhabitants. Komiža will remain in your memory as an old love you would gladly return to….
And you will!

On the sunny side of the island, sheltered from the cold north winds, deep in the largest bay of the island of Vis, with a close-set cluster of tall houses, and narrow streets, stands Komiža. Owes its name to a phrase Com Issa. Issa is the ancient Greek/Hellenistic name for the town of Vis, and the meaning of the phrase would be – a place near Issa/Vis.

Komiža will get under your skin because of its crystal clear water, unspoiled nature and scents. Wild lavender, myrtle and rosemary will follow you through the central part of the island, and all the way to the island shores. Streets of Komiža, by their layout, narrow passages, souvenir-shops and ateliers could be a real adventure for every visitor, each and every day to explore and discover something new.

There are numerous sights in Komiža: the fort of Komiža – Komuna, the Church of St Nicholas, better known as Muster, another church of unusual name – Our Lady of the Pirates – Gospa Gusarica.

Komuna has the long history, today it hosts the Fisherman’s Museum. In the museum, there are various fisherman tools on display, a large collection of sailor knots, and a special type of a fishing boat, the famous gaeta falkuša, a traditional boat used by fishermen from Komiža, one of the 10 most beautiful boats in the world, proclaimed by UNESCO.

Falkusa

The seaside of Komiža bay abounds in numerous secluded coves and pebbly beaches with a crystal clear open sea: Gusarica, Kamenice, Velo Žalo – all known for fresh, potable spring water, follow Lučica, Jurkovica,….and of course, we highly recommend to visit the rest of beautiful sandy and pebbly beaches on the island: Milna, Zaglav, Stončica, Stiniva, Srebrena – which are a real treat!

There are also beaches that are relatively isolated and a bit difficult/harder to access, which makes them ideal for nudists, and all those in search for peace and tranquillity.

The pet owners will gladden the beach officially allowed for pets – the beach Vartalac, situated on the southern side of Komiža bay. Most of the beaches are surrounded by refreshing shade of trees.

Vis, the open sea island, is the area with the largest concentration of nature monuments in Croatia, resulting that in 2019. the UNESCO’s World Network of Geoparks proclaims the Vis Archipelago –  a Geopark. The marked geo-hiking trails located in Komiža will reveal stories about rocks, drywall, tradition and the coexistence of man and nature.

The island of Vis boasts unique microclimate, rich and fertile plateau in the central part of the island, while Komiža belongs to the strongest fishing zone on the Adriatic; this is why this destination is recognized as a true paradise for gastronomads, but also for all those who love top quality dishes, made with healthy food, recently caught fish, and fresh seafood.

By buying and consuming homemade products, you help secure the
future of our small local producers on the Island of Vis

In Komiža, you can choose between restaurants in idyllic gardens, yards, port restaurants or to pay a visit to some of the picturesque rural households. On your menu, find at least one of the “palate spectacles” of Komiža’s chefs de cuisine: marinated fish, octopus under the bake, grilled fish, fresh grilled squid, octopus burgers/polpete.

After delicious food, round the story with a quality wine. Taste ‘The Wine Princess of Vis Vugava’, affectionately called, because of its fineness, quality and gorgeous honey taste! During the summer heats, what can be more delightful than a refreshing glass of wine with the aroma of ripe fruit?

For all those guests who like to spend their holiday in a more active way, in Komiža you can play tennis, soccer, basketball, or hike on one of the many walking trails, dive with one of the diving centres, rent a bike or scooter. Komiža travel agencies organize interesting trips to the neighbouring islands: such as Sušac, Sv.Andrija/Svetac, Brusnik, Palagruža or Biševo, known for its magical Blue Cave where you will enjoy the unforgettable experience.

Green cave

Until 1992, Vis was, in its greater part, a military base of the former Yugoslavia, the reason why the island was closed to foreign visitors, which kept it preserved from the wave of mass tourism, and its industrialisation. Some claim, that time has stopped here – the island kept, and still keeps, intact its genuine uniqueness.

Guests fond of the Robinson tourism, and all those eager to escape from the noisy, hectic everyday life, recognize in this a great advantage! Mysterious and abandoned military facilities (Tito’s Cave, former RAF airport, Cape Stupište with former cannon and missile base …), incorporated into beautiful, untouched nature, will make you feel like being in some James Bond movie – you could visit those remains by joining one of the exciting military tours!

Unspoiled nature as a true treat for all those preferring the Robinson tourism, has not missed the Hollywood producers, who skilfully estimated that the island of Vis would perfectly play the role of the Greek island, on which the previous sequel to the global cinema hit, one of Hollywood’s most popular works – the comedy “Mamma Mia! “, was shot. In Komiža, you can find organized excursions to visit the locations where this famous movie was filmed.

Tavern Jastozera

When in Komiža, get ready for a serious enjoyment, prepare your camera, capture the unforgettable moments of the Komiža oasis, as you will surely share them in the next Instagram post!

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How the reservation process works?

Find your ideal accommodation

By visiting our site, you may begin searching the accommodation we offer. Each unit has the type designation and the capacity, as well as the detailed description, equipment and the location on the map, and we highly recommend to read the comments the previous guests have posted.

Contact the owner

After you have found the suitable unit, please contact us via e-mail, or fill in the reservation form and send it. After checking the availability, we shall send you our reply and offer with the details needed to make an advance payment.

Get the keys

After the visible payment (according to our offer), you will receive, e-mailed, the booking confirmation. All that remains is to pack and get ready to travel. At your arrival, the host will welcome you, and show you the apartment, give you the keys and all the information needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Dear guests, and you who are about to become, during our years of experience in renting business and numerous encounters with you, dear people, from all the parts of the world, we were often asked almost some same questions. Hereby, we have prepared the information most requested. In case you do not find the information, you were looking for, or you need additional advice, feel free to contact us – we will be glad to help you.

Bus lines on Vis island

There is a regular direct bus connection between towns of Komiža and Vis, several times a day, including the line that is related to ferry and catamaran arrival and/or departure for/from Split.

Bus to Komiža is located at the Vis port, right side from the ferry ramp, and leaves after the arrival of ferry/catamaran. The drive takes about fifteen minutes. 

The tickets you buy on the bus directly from the bus driver, cash only. The price varies (off-season – summer season) 20 – 25 kuna.

Besides the direct line Vis-Komiža-Vis, there is the local line that drives through and connects the villages in the inner part of the island: Podšpilje, Marinje Zemlje, Žena Glava and Rukavac.

The valid bus timetable you will find at the bus stop in the port of Vis and at the bus stop in Komiža. The timetable changes several times a year, depending on the ferry/catamaran lines.

Car park and mechanic

Ifyou arearriving to Komiža by car, it is important to know that the centre is not allowed for vehicles. You could leave your car at the guarded car park, some 200m from the very centre, at a reasonable fee.

  • Car park ‘Rogači’, address: Komiških iseljenika 4, Komiza.

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If you are in a need of a car mechanic, there are several in the town of Vis, well equipped for the eventual needs of your ‘beamer’ .

  • Car mechanic ‘CIPULIN’, address: Kranjčevićeva 14, Vis.
    GSM: +385(0)98 287 527
  • Car mechanic ‘CLIFF’, address: Zagrebačka bb, Vis.
    GSM: +385(0)98 784 610
  • Car mechanic ‘VATRICA’: address: Dubrovačka 13, Vis.
    GSM: +385(0)91 2766 130

Car, scooter, bike and boat rentals

  • Rent a car, scooter ‘Porat’
    Address: Hrvatskih mučenika 11, Komiža.
    GSM:+385 (0) 91 2713 518
  • Tourist Agency „Darlic & Darlic“: car, scooter and bike rental. Address: Ul. Hrvatskih mučenika 8, Komiža.
    GSM: +385 (0) 98 784 664
    Web: „Darlic i Darlic“
  • Tourist agency „Blue cave”: car, scooter, boat and bike rental. Address:Trg kralja Tomislava 10, Komiža.
    GSM: +385 (0) 91 520 3790
    Web: „Blue Cave“
  • Rent a boat „Zdenkica“: boat rental and taxi boat
    Address: Riva sv. Mikule bb, Komiža.
    GSM: +385 (0) 97 77 33 797
    Web: “ Zdenkica“
  • Rent a scooter „Goli“:
    Address: Ul. Vinka Foretića 9, Komiža
    GSM: +385(0)91 894 5568

Coffee shops, restaurants and pizzerias, shops

  • Taverns/konobe: Barba, Bako, Robinson,Jasmina, Koluna
  • Restaurants: Jastožera, Fish restaurant/Riblji restoran, Fabrika
  • Pizzeria: Charly,Hum
  • Pastry shop: Komiža, Cukar
  • Coffee shop: Corto Malteze, Orion,Speed, Škor, Keke
  • Grocery shop: Mini market ‘Komiža’, Golubjera, Studenac
  • Shop with nautical equipment: Frone trade, Perna
  • Green Market: here, at the local producers stall you can buy fresh fruit and vegetables as well as homemade jams, liqueurs, wine, olive oil, capers, essential oils and other local products. More on local producers and products you can find on our page: Click with homemede  

Currency

In Croatia the official currency is the kuna (KN). 1Kuna = 100 lipa. Commonly circulated banknotes come in denominations of 200, 100, 50, 20 and 10 kuna. You’ll find silver-coloured five, two and one kuna, and 50 and 20 lipa coins, and bronze-coloured 10 lipa coins.

In Komiža there are Erste Bank and Pošta (Post office), where you can either withdraw or exchange money. There are also several ATMs in Komiža where you can withdraw money.
Most shops and restaurants accept credit cards.

Fish market

In Komiža you can buy fish at the fish market ‘Davor’, where hospitable, expert salesmen offer a great choice of fresh fish, sea food and clams from the Adriatic Sea.

Fish market ‘Davor’ you can find at the address: Trg kralja Tomislava 5, Komiza. On their fb page you could easily get informed of a day’s offer and book a desired choice:

Web: Fish market ‘Davor’

Gas station

There is only one gas station on the island, INA, in the town of Vis.
Address: Šetalište stare Isse 24, Vis. Phone: +385(0)21 711 176

GSM: +385 (0) 91 4971 255

Payment option: INA card, DC, EC/MC,VISA, DISCOVER, MOL.
Here, you can supply your vessel (seagoing draught to 2,5m)

  • Working hours during the summer season
    (from 1st June to 30th September) 07:00 – 21:00
  • Working hours during the off season
    (from 30th September to 1st June): 07:00 – 16:00

Hairdresser, laundry

In Komiža and Vis town, there are several hairdressers for women and men as well as a barbershop open during the whole tourist season.

  • Professsional Hairdresser & Barbershop:
    Address: Ribarska 50, Komiža. GSM: +385 (0) 98 784 615
  • Hair salon “Foka” : GSM: +385(0)91 576 8131

Professional and fast washing and ironing service provides the laundry in Vis town

  • Laundry you can find at the address: Trg 30.svibnja 1992, Vis
    GSM: +385 (0)92 189 1941

Health Care/Doctor’s offices

In Komiža and in the town of Vis, there are general practitioner (GP) and family practice (FP) doctor’s offices, as well as the dentist’s office.

For emergency cases – doctor on duty cell phone
GSM: +385 (0) 91 40 10 148

Dentist: GSM: +385 (0) 21 640 095

Pharmacy in Komiža is in the vicinity to the infirmary/doctor’s offices/.
Address: San Pedra 13, Komiža
Phone: +385(0)21 713 445

How to arrive to the island of Vis?

Island of Vis, with the island of Lastovo, is the furthest inhabited island in Croatian Adriatic. To the mainland Vis is connected by regular car ferry and a fast ship line/catamaran.

The ferry ride from Split to Vis lasts 2 hours and 20 minutes.

The catamaran ride takes 1 hour and 20 minutes. Catamaran boards passengers only.

Car ferry and catamaran lines between Split and Vis (and vice versa), during the summer season, are rather frequent (3-4 times a day). The tickets could be bought in advance – online, or at the Jadrolinija Agency in Split and Vis, before the departure.

Sailing schedule, prices and other information are available on the Jadrolinija web-site: Jadrolinija

When departing by your car to Vis, it is important to know that, when at the port in Split, you have to park your car in the queue for the ferry minimum one hour in advance. During the high season, it is rather crowded at the port, and if you have bought a reservation – a ticket, it is recommended that you park your car earlier (go get coffee/lunch in the meanwhile…) and return to the car 30 min before the ferry is due to go.

Note: catamaran from Split to Vis and from Vis to Split:

  • Tuesdays sails via town of Hvar – on the island of Hvar
  •  Wednesdays sails via Milna – on the island of Brač

Off season: Split → Vis

Pon 11:00 *15:00 18:30
Uto 11:00 *15:00 18:30
Sri 11:00 *15:00 18:30
Čet 11:00 *15:00 18:30
Pet 10:00 17:00 *20:30
Sub 11:00 *15:00 18:30
Ned 11:00 *15:00# 18:30#

Off season: Vis → Split

Pon 5:30 *7:00 15:30
Uto 5:30 *7:00 15:30
Sri 5:30 *7:00 15:30
Čet 5:30 *7:00 15:30
Pet 5:30 *7:00 14:00
Sub 5:30 *7:00 15:30
Ned 7:30 *13:00# 15:30#

Notice: #Trajekt: U razdoblju od 01.01.-24.02. i 01.12.-31.12., nedjeljom i blagdanom trajekt isplovljava iz Visa u 16:30 sati, a iz Splita u 19:00 sati. Dana 25.12. ne održava se putovanje s polaskom iz Splita u 11:00 i iz Visa u 16:30 # Katamaran: U razdoblju od 01.03 - 27.06. i 02.09. -30.11 utorkom iz Visa katamaran isplovljava u 7:15 sati, nedjeljom i blagdanom katamaran iz Visa isplovljava u 18:00 sati. U istom razdoblju polazak katamarana iz Splita, utorkom u 15:15 sati, a nedjeljom i blagdanom u 19:45 sati. Osim u periodu od 31.05. - 27.06. & 02.09. - 29.09. katamaran iz Splita isplovljava u 20:00 sati.

Library, open-air cinema and museum

In the very centre of Komiža there is a library named after a prominent Croatian writer Ranko Marinković, born in the town of Vis. In the library there are also the titles in foreign languages.

The library is at the address: Komiških iseljenika 1, Komiza.
Phone: +385(0)21 713 216

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In the towns of Komiža and Vis, there are also interesting open-air cinemas. During the hot summer nights, the open-air cinema under the starry skies, definitely has a certain charm and a touch of romance.

In particular, the cinema in Komiža is one of the oldest cinemas in Croatia, and presents unavoidable part of a cultural offer in Komiža. Although being among the oldest, this cinema is equipped with modern digital devices – thanks to this, there are always the most recent film titles on the programme. (there is more on Mediteran cinema fb page)

Web: Cinema/Kino Mediteran

Open-air cinema, address: Hrvatskih mučenika 17, Komiza

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Fisherman’s Museum, Komiža: This museum contains a rich collection of original items of fishing boats and fishing equipment belonging to the fishermen from Komiža, for centuries known as the best masters in the Adriatic Sea. There is also a displayed collection of fishing tools, used for fish processing, highly developed in the past. Amongst the exhibits, a special attention is drawn by a replica of the famous Komiža’s fishing boat – Falkuša.

Address: Riva sv. Mikule 4, Komiža. Phone: +385(0)21 713 019

Archaeological Museum, Vis: The museum is housed in “Batarija”, the main fortress built by Austrians, during their rule at the 19th -century. This museum has the largest collection of amphoras in Croatia. It is particularly interesting to admire the collection, uniquely exhibited in the same way as arranged in the ship’s lower deck, when transported across the Adriatic.

In the museum, there is a collection of Hellenistic monuments, among the largest ones in Croatia, and the artefacts from the prehistoric times.

In the museum there is also the Ethnographic Section showing the exhibits from the local people’s lifestyle – the items that tell the stories about the fishing, the wine growing, habitation, etc.

Address: Viškog boja 12, Vis. Phone: +385(0)21 711 729
GSM: +385(0)91 799 0276

Sport, recreation and diving centres

The island of Vis is quite an adventure. In case that your holiday consists not only of swimming and sunbathing, and you like a taste of adrenaline and action, Vis is your right choice. Sport admirers could choose between paragliding, windsurfing, kayaking, biking/cycling, stand up paddling, hiking and trekking in surrounding nature along the marked trails, cricket, and numerous excursions on the island or to the nearby islands, all the way to the Diomed’s Island – Palagruža. There are trips to Blue Cave, too, organized daily.

Detailed information on sport activities, trips/excursions and even more, you could find on our site under sections: What to see and Active holiday

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Till 1995, island of Vis was a big military base. Army left, but what remained is the labyrinth of underground tunnels, the rocket base Stupišće near Komiža, military tunnel and the command base Vela Glava. There is also unavoidable Titova špilja/Tito’s Cave, the Marshal’s dwelling place during 1944. (WW2) – there is the increasing interest in military tours, offered by several agencies in Komiža and Vis town.

If you are interested in Vis Military Tour, tourist agency Alternatura organizes such trips. More about the Tour, as well as the booking you could find on the site:

Web: Alternatura, Military Tour

Address: Hrvatskih mučenika 2, Komiža
GSM: +385(0)91 945 8003

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On the island of Vis there are several football fields, and basketball and tennis courts.

The Vis Island Cricket Club (named after Sir William Hoste) is the one among the only three clubs existing in Croatia. Founded back in 1809. carries the title of the oldest cricket club in Europe, outside (except) United Kingdom.
If you are interested, you could play cricket at Plisko Polje/address: Plisko Polje 17
GSM: +385(0)98 303 483

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The waters around the island of Vis are rich in diving locations. If you would love to enjoy the submarine landscapes, you could dive on the northern side of the island and find out particularly rich submarine world. Except the natural beauties of the submarine world of the island, there are many traces of the rich and turbulent history Vis abounds in. At some twenty locations, it is possible to see sunken ships, airplanes, submarines…at the depth of only 12m to deeper 75m, which makes this underwater world the most attractive in this part of the Adriatic.
The Vis’ undersea you could admire with several well-equipped diving centres:

  • Issa Diving Centre: Address – Ribarska 91, Komiža
    GSM: +385(0)91 201 2731
  • B-24 Diving Centre: Address – Obala Pape Aleksandra III 8, Komiža
    GSM: +385(0)91 766 1415
  • Manta Diving: Address – Pod Gospu b.b.; Komiža
    GSM: +385(0)98 443 283

Taxi service

From Vis to Komiža (and vice versa) you may, also, arrive by a taxi – there are many taxi drivers available in the port of Vis.

Taxi service in Komiža is at the end of Riva/waterfront, in the harbour – you could also call one of the given cell phone numbers:

  •  TAXI – NIKOLA – GSM:+385(0)91 1623 177
  •  TAXI – TONKO  – GSM:+385(0)98 9556 908

Water

Vis is one of the rare islands in the Adriatic having its own potable spring water. It is worth visiting (and seeing) the beaches where you could drink fresh water directly from its spring: The Kamenice beach, and Pizdica/Pištica beach (the old local name), where the water springs out of the rock right to the sea. Almost all the beaches have the fresh water springs in their shallow parts, you could feel that while swimming in somewhat colder sea, which is the sign that you have found another spring.

Water on the island is of extremely high quality, which is rare for a karst area – it is safe both for drinking and preparing food. Interesting detail is that this water is pumped by electric pumps from great depths, the unbelievable 170m, which is some fifteen metres beyond the sea level.