Vis
Croatia
Getting to Vis used to require being born there or drafted by Yugoslavia's military. Now all you need to do is take a ferry to the furthest populated island off the Adriatic coast. Due to its strategic position, Vis has always been coveted by Europe's naval powers. Under Tito it became a military stronghold. The leftovers from this period are a major attraction. With its rugged Adriatic coastline and nearby small islands, there's plenty of natural beauty to explore. The sights include the famous Blue Cave on Bisevo island and the neighboring Green Cave. Plus there are some stunning beaches and hidden coves. The accommodations on Vis are nice too, from apartments with all the amenities, to villas and beach hotels.
Vineyards, olive groves, and green vegetation cover the sparsely populated interior of Vis. The locals are friendly and the scenery is beautiful. Wine lovers praise Vis for the wine made from its native Vugava white grapes. Unlike most other parts of Croatia, Vis had a late start in tourism and this has turned out to be quite a blessing. It is not the easiest island to access. But the laid-back atmosphere, excellent seafood and local cuisine, quaint port towns, and beautiful natural surroundings exemplify Croatia's slogan of being "the Mediterranean as it once was." A visit to Vis will be a highlight of your vacation in Croatia. It's like heaven on the Dalmatian coast. This is the perfect place to stop and relax, before or after visiting cities like Hvar, Split, or Zadar. Vis was the filming location for Mamma Mia 2, standing in for a Greek island, and the movie's fans do visit, but the island's strict building laws ensure that a tourism explosion is not a threat.
What we love about Vis
Charlie
Marketing Director
I've been to a lot of Croatia's islands but Vis is easily tops for me. Being further out than the others, combined with its history as a military island has kept it untouched by mass tourism. There are hardly any hotels and the pace of life is as slow as you could want. The locally grown food and wine is fantastic and the people very friendly and laid back. Oh and our guide on Vis, Medo, is so much fun.
Antonia
Adriatic Team Leader
I find Vis to be the most peaceful island in Croatia. It is definitely untouched and this is what distinguishes it from all other surrounding islands. The island has many hidden beaches so once there it is a great chance that you will find a beach just for yourself! Vis was once a military base and it has an interesting history which makes this place even more interesting. Once you go to Vis it is hard to resist not to come back again!
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Glowing Reviews from Our Guests
4.8 / 5
Average of our Guest's Ratings of our Vis vacation packages
Based on 3 reviews
Chris & Cameron
Virginia
JayWay Travel was simply awesome! The professionals at JayWay Travel were amazing and the suggestions they provided to us were all perfect and took away the stress of planning a very complex itinerary over 4 countries! The local guide Josipa was fantastic, so prompt, professional and accurate in her suggestions. We loved having the phone provided for our trip and we always felt safe knowing we had a local contact. Absolutely perfect trip and I will certainly be using JayWay Travel again for future travels and will recommend to all of my friends & family!! Thank you JayWay Travel for a trip of lifetime !!!
JayWay Travel was simply awesome! The professionals at JayWay Travel were amazing and the suggestions they provided to us were all perfect and took away the stress of planning a very complex itinerary over 4 countries! The local guide Josipa was fantastic, so prompt, professional and accurate in her suggestions. We loved having the phone provided for our trip and we always felt safe knowing we had a local contact. Absolutely perfect trip and I will certainly be using JayWay Travel again for future travels and will recommend to all of my friends & family!! Thank you JayWay Travel for a trip of lifetime !!!
Visited : Croatia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Slovenia, Italy
Itinerary : Dubrovnik, Mostar, Split, Vis, Hvar, Split, Plitvice, Ljubljana, Bovec, Venice
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Visited : Croatia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Slovenia, Italy
Itinerary : Dubrovnik, Mostar, Split, Vis, Hvar, Split, Plitvice, Ljubljana, Bovec, Venice
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Deborah & John
New York
Having access to a local for questions or opinions is awesome. Knowing that you aren't alone makes the whole experience that much more fun.
Having access to a local for questions or opinions is awesome. Knowing that you aren't alone makes the whole experience that much more fun.
Visited : Croatia
Itinerary : Split, Vis, Hvar, Korcula, Bol, Split
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Visited : Croatia
Itinerary : Split, Vis, Hvar, Korcula, Bol, Split
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Rachel & Adam
New York
Having JayWay plan our trip to Croatia ensured a seamless, well-rounded, easy-traveling experience on our honeymoon. They are professional, experienced, and tell it like it is—no gimmicks. We loved their approachability and attitude and would absolutely use them again and recommend them to others." Newlywed Rachel is also a food blogger and she wrote about her and Adam's foodie experiences in Croatia.
Having JayWay plan our trip to Croatia ensured a seamless, well-rounded, easy-traveling experience on our honeymoon. They are professional, experienced, and tell it like it is—no gimmicks. We loved their approachability and attitude and would absolutely use them again and recommend them to others." Newlywed Rachel is also a food blogger and she wrote about her and Adam's foodie experiences in Croatia.
Visited : Croatia
Itinerary : Trogir, Split, Vis, Hvar, Dubrovnik
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Visited : Croatia
Itinerary : Trogir, Split, Vis, Hvar, Dubrovnik
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