Komiža

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Komiža 43°02.493'N, 016°04.843'E43.04542;16.08989 destination

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Komiza harbour from NW

The harbour of Komiža sits at the NE end of a wide bay on the W coast of the island of Vis in Croatia, overlooked by the 600 metre high mountain of Hum, on the slopes of which is the WW II hideaway of Tito’s partisans. The village of Komiza is most attractive, with old stone houses crowding the waterfront and a picture-perfect setting with the mountain looming behind.

The bay receives some protection from S winds in the form of a long breakwater, which is quayed along its whole length and supplied with laid moorings, water and electricity. There are additional mooring buoys in the bay which can be used by visitors. Shelter in Komiza is, however, only moderate and the harbour is very uncomfortable with anything W or SW in the wind and is practically untenable with strong winds from those directions.

Charts

See Vis.

Weather

See Croatia.

Passages

See Croatia.

Communication

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Navigation

There are no dangers in the immediate approach to Komiza. The long breakwater protecting the bay from S is conspicuous. Note that if manoeuvering in the bay there are rocks inshore of the moorings on the E side of the harbour. Depths in the harbour range from 3.0 to 8.0 metres and on the breakwater from 2.0 metres at the root to 5.0 metres at the end.

Entrance

Komiza is a summer port of entry. At other times of year, Split or Dubrovnik are the nearest mainland ports of entry and Korcula the nearest among the islands.

Berthing

There are two main berthing options:

Komiža breakwater quay

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berth Komiža breakwater quay [[Komiža#Komiža breakwater quay|Komiža breakwater quay]] 43°02.675'N, 016°05.227'EKomiža breakwater quay43.04459;16.08712

The usual berthing spot is on the breakwater quay at the S end of the bay, where depths are 2.0 - 5.0 metres. There are laid moorings along the quay for around 20 -30 yachts to go stern or bows-to. These moorings are often occupied by mid to late afternoon during the season and early arrival is recommended, especially in late July and August when the Italians arrive. There are water and electricity points along the quay. There is a public toilet near the breakwater. Shelter is good in winds from NW round to SE but poor in W and SW winds.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Anchorages

Komiža mooring buoys

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buoy Komiža mooring buoys [[Komiža#Komiža mooring buoys|Komiža mooring buoys]] 43°02.699'N, 016°05.273'EKomiža mooring buoys43.04499;16.08789

There are moorings buoys laid on the E side of the bay in depths of 6.0 - 8.0 metres, which are available for visiting yachts. Shelter on the buoys is good except with W and SW winds, when the breakwater berths are slightly better sheltered.

It is possible to anchor with care NW of the line of moorings, although this position is quite exposed in any winds. Anchor in 8.0 - 10.0 metres. The holding is good in sand and weed.

Amenities

Provisioning

Supermarket, butcher and other provisions shops in the town. Fruit and vegetable market. Fish market.

Eating out

Several restaurants and café/bars ashore.

Transportation

Buses to Vis (town).

Tourism

Komiza village is picture perfect

Gajeta Falkusa under sail

Tito’s wartime HQ

The town of Komiza has a proud maritime history, its fishing fleet being once the most active in the southern Dalmatian islands. There is a fishing museum in a 16th century Venetian tower on the waterfront which gives an insight into this history, including the role of the sturdy Komiza fishing boats known as gajeta falkusa.

With transport, or if you fancy a long hike, it is possible to climb up to the summit of Hum mountain, where the views are superb. Half way up you can visit the wartime HQ of Tito, sited in a series of caves in an impregnable valley. The island of Bisevo five miles SW has a famous Blue Grotto which is best visited by tripper boat from Komiza

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

• Croatia Sailing and Cruising Discussions on Cruisers Forum

Links

• Komiža at the Wikipedia
• Vis Tourism website

For other useful websites, see Croatia.

References

See Croatia.

Comments

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• August 2005 --Athene of Lymington

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