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Voykit pocket guide · Croatia
Vis
Spend 2–3 days on Vis to see its beaches, historic town and taste local wine; ferry from Split, stay in Vis or Komiža.
Vis is the most remote inhabited Croatian island, offering quiet coves, historic sites and local wine. A short ferry ride from Split lets you explore beaches, the town of Vis and Komiža, and enjoy boat trips to nearby grottoes. Two to three days cover the main sights and give time to relax.
- Country
- Croatia
- Best months
- Jun–Sep
- Stay
- 2–3 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR) since 2023. Cards work almost everywhere; carry small cash for markets, beach bars and some island taxis.
- Daily spend
- Budget €30–€45 excl. bed · Mid €45–€70 excl. bed · High €70+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Hrvatski Telekom, A1 and Telemach sell prepaid SIMs at kiosks (Tisak) and shops; ID required.
- Emergency
- Police 112 · Fire and ambulance 192 · Sea rescue 195
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · European round two-pin; UK and US plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Café or bar: Round up.; Restaurant: About 10% for good service, in cash.; Taxi: Round up.; Boat trip crew or guide: €5–10 per person for a day trip.; Apartment cleaning: Not expected.
- Water
- Tap water is safe and good everywhere, including islands (some small islands rely on piped or tanked water — ask).
- Toilets
- Free in cafés for customers; public toilets in old towns cost €0.50–1.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | €1.5–€2.5 |
| Fish stew (gregada) | €8–€12 |
| Grilled octopus | €10–€15 |
| Taxi 10 km (6.2 mi) returnTaxi 6.2 mi (10 km) return | €40 |
| Bike rental 24 h | €20 |
| Scooter rental 24 h | €50 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- SPU · Split Airport
- Main gateway for ferries to Vis; shuttle bus or taxi to ferry terminal (≈ 30 min).
Typical fares
- Split → Vis ferry (standard seat)
- ≈ €8.6, 2 h 15 min (check schedule)
- Vis harbour ↔ Komiža bus
- €3.5, 15 min
- Taxi 10 km round‑trip
- ≈ €40 daytime
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Ferry or catamaran from Split (≈ 2 h 15 min ferry, 1.5 h catamaran). Bus links Vis harbour to Komiža (15‑20 min, €3.5). Car, scooter or bike rentals available; taxi 10 km (6.2 mi) return ≈ €40.Ferry or catamaran from Split (≈ 2 h 15 min ferry, 1.5 h catamaran). Bus links Vis harbour to Komiža (15‑20 min, €3.5). Car, scooter or bike rentals available; taxi 6.2 mi (10 km) return ≈ €40.
See and do
Known for
- Beaches (Stoncica, Srebrena, Stiniva)
- Local wine (Vugava, Plavac Mali)
- Historic town of Vis
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Grotto (Biševo) | Boat from Vis or Komiža, about 30 min | ≈ 1 h total |
| Komiza town | Bus 15 min, €3.5 | ≈ 30 min |
Sleep
- Vis town apartments
- ≈ €100 per night for 1‑bedroom in high season
- Komiža seafront apartments
- Similar price, close to beach and harbour
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Oprostiteoh-pro-STEE-teh |
| Thank you | HvalaHVAH-lah |
| How much is it? | Koliko košta?KOH-lee-koh KOH-shtah |
| Where is the beach? | Gdje je plaža?Gdje yeh PLAH-zha |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and eye contact; 'dobar dan' in shops; avoid: Walking into a small shop without a greeting
- Café culture: Sit as long as you like over one coffee; avoid: Expecting the bill without asking
- Churches: Covered shoulders, quiet voices; avoid: Beachwear, flash photos during mass
- Conversation: Ask about food, sport, the islands; avoid: Comparing Croatia to Serbia or calling it 'Eastern Europe'
- Toasting: 'Živjeli' with eye contact; avoid: Looking away when glasses clink
Scams and watch-outs
- Ferry runs 3 times off‑season, 4 times in‑season; check timetable before travel.
- Stiniva Bay requires a steep 30‑min walk; wear sturdy shoes.
- Limited wheelchair access on some paths.
Vis is low‑risk; main concerns are steep walks and occasional ferry delays; keep cash for small purchases.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Vis yet. Suggested stay: 2–3 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Beaches (Stoncica, Srebrena, Stiniva)
- Local wine (Vugava, Plavac Mali)
- Historic town of Vis
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- TP Line catamaran: www.tp-line.hr/en/
- Wikivoyage: Vis, revision 5214982 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5214982
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/vis). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.