The isle of Vis has many towns of differing ambience and appeal. There’s the ancient and yet modernly urban settlement of Vis Town, and then there are the picturesque and distinctly rural fishing villages such as Komiza. Vis was for many years a Yugoslav military base closed to tourism. It only opened after Croatia declared its independence from Yugoslavia, bringing back the tourists starting in 1990. As a consequence, Vis has remained much as it was for centuries, with lush forests of pine, groves of olive, mandarin orange, and carob trees, vast vineyards, and an abundance of wild herbs such as rosemary and sage. The picturesque village of Komiza is a fine example of Old World Vis. Sailing in Vis waters leads you into the small bay with forested Hum Hill in the background. There are pleasant shops, restaurants, a selection of beaches, and a very popular nightclub a short distance from the village center on Kamencia Beach.
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No moorings are available. It’s best not to anchor in Komiza because of its small size and the commercial traffic (fishing and tour boats taking sightseers to the Blue Cave on Bisevo). Most sailors tie up at the breakwater, which is fitted with mooring lines to make it easier to secure your yacht.
Dinghy dockage: No dinghy dockage is available.
In about the year 1250, the Benedictine monks living at the monastery on Bisevo Island, five nautical miles southwest of Komiza, moved from the tiny island to a brand-new monastery east of the present-day town. This fostered the further development of this beautiful small bay, and it has been a fishing harbor ever since. Taking the time to explore the monastery is a delightful walk, as is a sojourn to the citadel (circa. 1585) at the head of the main wharf. You can also take a sightseeing boat to the Blue Cave of Bisevo, a natural wonder of the Dalmatian Islands famous for its beauty. The waters of the central Dalmatians are littered with shipwrecks, prompting many of Croatia’s dive clubs to organize guided underwater tours. Diving is restricted in Croatia, but you can easily arrange an expedition to the reefs, caves, shipwrecks, and the Blue Cave! In the evening check out the open-air nightclub on Kamencia Beach.
Dockage, water, and electricity are available.
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