Vis Island
Vis is an Adriatic island reached by ferry from Split. Go for the Komiža harbor, the Stiniva cove and boat trips to the Blue Cave on Biševo.
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Vis is an island in the Adriatic Sea in Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia. The main way in is the ferry from Split. Vis Town, the island's main town, sits on a harbor on the north coast. Komiža, a fishing town on the west side, has an old harbor and a fort.
Stiniva is a small cove with steep sides, reached on foot down a steep path. Boats from Komiža and Vis run trips to the Blue Cave on the islet of Biševo. Vis suits travelers who want a few towns and days of swimming and boat trips over a long list of sights. Late spring and early autumn are calmer for swimming and walking, while midsummer is busiest. Plan several nights, since the ferry, boat trips and cove walks take time. Wear sturdy shoes for the cove path.
Vis Island in five
- Book the Blue Cave through KomižaThe cave can only be visited with the concession holder, from Mezoporat cove, and the visit lasts about 40 minutes. Tickets are sold at the Komiža Nautical Centre, and agencies across Dalmatia offer tours.
- Plan the cave visit for late morningThe Komiža tourist board says the best time is between 10 am and 2 pm, depending on the time of year, when sunlight passes the underwater entrance. Rough sea can stop the boats, so keep a spare day.
- Take the Split boat earlyKrilo lists a catamaran from Split to Vis via Milna on Brač and Hvar, and its pages give about 1 h 10 min to 1 h 20 min. Jadrolinija also serves Vis, so compare the car ferry if you bring a vehicle.Split
- Match the bus to the boatKomiža's tourist board says the Vis to Komiža bus is timed to the Jadrolinija ferry and Krilo catamaran, while the summer high-speed service is not connected. Book a taxi or a car for that leg.
- Budget for parking in KomižaThe public lot at Rogači charges €1.30 per hour, with 15 minutes free, and €16.00 for 24 hours. A day ticket does not allow re-entry, so park once and walk.
Need to know
- Airport
- None; Split (SPU) is the gateway
- Getting there
- Jadrolinija ferry or Krilo catamaran from Split
- Getting around
- Bus between Vis town and Komiža; car or scooter for coves
- Best base
- Komiža for Biševo boats; Vis town for the ferry
- Time needed
- 2 to 3 days; one day for the Blue Cave
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh11°Low8°Mild, quietJanuaryPartly cloudy
Poor
- High
- 11°
- Low
- 8°
- Precipitation
- 101 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, quiet
- FebruaryPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh13°Low9°Mild, quietFebruaryPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 13°
- Low
- 9°
- Precipitation
- 77 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, quiet
- MarchPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh14°Low10°Spring, mildMarchPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 14°
- Low
- 10°
- Precipitation
- 98 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Spring, mild
- AprilPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh17°Low13°Spring, freshAprilPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 17°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 79 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Spring, fresh
- MayClear10 rainy daysHigh21°Low17°Warm, calmMayClear
Best
- High
- 21°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 84 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, calm
- JuneClear5 rainy daysHigh26°Low21°Warm seaJuneClear
Best
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 40 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm sea
- JulyClear3 rainy daysHigh28°Low24°Hot, busiestJulyClear
Best
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 17 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, busiest
- AugustClear5 rainy daysHigh29°Low24°Hot, busiestAugustClear
Best
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 48 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, busiest
- SeptemberClear8 rainy daysHigh25°Low21°Warm sea, calmerSeptemberClear
Best
- High
- 25°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 85 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm sea, calmer
- OctoberClear9 rainy daysHigh20°Low17°Mild, quieterOctoberClear
Good
- High
- 20°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 71 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, quieter
- NovemberRain15 rainy daysHigh16°Low13°Wet, quietNovemberRain
Poor
- High
- 16°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 214 mm
- Rainy days
- 15
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Wet, quiet
- DecemberPartly cloudy12 rainy daysHigh13°Low10°Mild, quietDecemberPartly cloudy
Poor
- High
- 13°
- Low
- 10°
- Precipitation
- 142 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, quiet
Average daily high and low in Vis, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Vis Island
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 6°
- Humidity
- 66%
- Wind
- 40 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 85%
Vis Island
09:48 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today19°12°85%Monday: Rain. High 19°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 85%.
- Tue18°16°18%Tuesday: Cloudy. High 18°, Low 16°. Chance of rain 18%.
- Wed18°14°3%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 18°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 3%.
- Thu18°14°0%Thursday: Cloudy. High 18°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Fri17°14°8%Friday: Clear. High 17°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 8%.
- Sat16°14°17%Saturday: Rain. High 16°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 17%.
- Sun17°15°27%Sunday: Thunderstorms. High 17°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 27%.
Updated 06:10 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Every year
- MaySudamjaSplit, a day trip
Day trips by train
- Biševo and the Blue Caveby boat from Komiža, 8.3 kmA semi-submerged cave 24 m long that glows blue-silver in late morning.
- Hvaron the catamaran route from SplitThe nearest big island, on the catamaran route from Split.Read the guide
- Splitabout 1 h 10 min to 1 h 20 min by catamaranThe gateway city, for onward trips along the Dalmatian coast.Read the guide
Before you go to Vis Island
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Rules for Vis Island, checked
- The Blue Cave on Biševo can only be visited with the concession holder; the tour from Mezoporat lasts about 40 minutes.Checked Oct 2, 2026 · Source
- Komiža's public parking at Rogači: €1.30 per hour, 15 minutes free, and €16.00 for 24 hours, with no re-entry on the day ticket.Checked Oct 2, 2026 · Source
Plan around Vis Island
Ferry and catamaran gateway to Vis
Read the guideHvarStop on the catamaran route to Vis
Read the guidePakleni IslandsBoat-day coves off Hvar Town
Read the guideBrač IslandMilna is a stop on the catamaran line
Read the guideFerries in CroatiaBoats, buses and car hire compared
Read the guideAll of CroatiaCoast, islands, Zagreb and entry rules
Read the guideVis Island FAQ
How do you get to Vis island?
Take the Jadrolinija ferry or the Krilo catamaran from Split. Krilo's route runs via Milna on Brač and Hvar. There is no airport, and the bus links the ferry port with Komiža.
How many days do you need on Vis?
Two nights cover Vis town, Komiža and a beach. A third night gives a spare day for the Blue Cave if the sea is rough. One day works only for the cave if you arrive early and leave late.
Can you visit the Blue Cave without a tour?
Entry is only with the concession holder, from Mezoporat cove, with tickets at the Komiža Nautical Centre. Many Dalmatian agencies also sell organized trips, so you can book either way.
Is Vis or Hvar better?
Vis is quieter and less polished, better for slow days and a Blue Cave trip. Hvar has more nightlife, more boats and a busier harbor. Choose by the evening you want.
Do you need a car on Vis?
A car or scooter helps for beaches such as Stiniva and for the road between Vis town and Komiža. The bus links the two, but its timetable follows the ferries.