Komiža is the main fishing port of Vis island — the most remote of the larger Dalmatian islands, sitting about 45 km off the coast of Split. It is a compact, intimate town with a palm-fringed harbour on one side and a ring of mountains on the other. Despite being less visited than Hvar or Korčula, Vis has a devoted following among travelers who prefer authenticity over crowds.
Vis island is strikingly fertile by Dalmatian standards. It produces some of the best olives, figs, almonds, and lemons in Croatia, and the seafood — lobster especially — is exceptional. The vineyards go back to Greek settlers in the 4th century BC; Plavac is the local red, a strong and heavy wine, while Vugava is a distinctive white found almost nowhere else.
The harbour at Komiža is framed at its southern end by the Kastel, a squat 16th-century fortress that now houses a Fishing Museum covering the falkusa boat tradition. Behind the town, Mount Hum rises to 587 metres — the highest point on Vis. On a clear day from the summit you can make out the pale strip of the Italian coastline to the west.
The beach at Milna is one of the finest on the Dalmatian coast. The Blue Cave on the island of Biševo, reachable by excursion boat from Komiža harbour, is the most spectacular natural sight in the area.