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{{Infobox | {{Infobox | ||
- | | lat=43. | + | | lat=43.04631|lon=16.14647 |
+ | | name= Vis | ||
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- | | portofentry= y | + | | portofentry= |
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| image= VisHarbour.jpg | | image= VisHarbour.jpg | ||
| imagetext= The large harbour of the town of Vis from S | | imagetext= The large harbour of the town of Vis from S | ||
- | | | + | | summary= [[Vis]] island is the westernmost of the group of islands lying off the mainland coast of [[Croatia]] between [[Split]] and [[Dubrovnik]]. Situated around 94 miles from the nearest point on the coast of [[Italy]], the harbour of [[Pescara]], and 32 miles from the Croatian coast, Vis is a popular summer port of entry for yachts arriving in the country from Italy. |
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- | ' | + | The island's distance from the mainland means that it is less overwhelmed by tourism than some of the other islands and it remains relatively unspoilt. It was a base for Tito’s partisans during World War II as well as a British special forces unit and there are a number of relics of that conflict around the island, including a cave which was Tito's wartime HQ. |
- | + | Today Vis is most noted for its wines and the centre of the island is green with vineyards. Visiting yachts mainly make for the harbours of the town of [[Vis (town)|Vis]] on the N coast or [[Komiža]] on the W coast, although there are also several good anchorages around the coastline. | |
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- | Today Vis is most noted for its wines and the centre of the island is green with vineyards. | + | | news= |
+ | }} | ||
==Charts== | ==Charts== | ||
- | + | ''See [[Central Dalmatia#Charts|Central Dalmatia]]''. | |
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==Weather== | ==Weather== | ||
- | + | ''See [[Croatia#Weather|Croatia]]''. | |
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==Passages== | ==Passages== | ||
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==Navigation== | ==Navigation== | ||
- | {{Green|Add any navigation notes such approaches, dangers etc here. If this section does not apply remove it.}} | + | {{Green|Add any navigation notes such approaches, dangers etc here. If this section does not apply, remove it.}} |
==Entrance== | ==Entrance== | ||
- | [[Vis (town)]] and [[ | + | [[Vis (town)]] and [[Komiža]] are both summer ports of entry. At other times of the year, [[Split]] and [[Dubrovnik]] are the nearest mainland ports of entry and [[Korčula]] the nearest among the islands. |
==Berthing== | ==Berthing== | ||
- | There are only two ports on Vis, the harbour of the town of Vis at the NE end of the island and that of | + | ===Ports=== |
+ | There are only two ports on Vis, the harbour of the town of Vis at the NE end of the island and that of Komiža in a wide bay at the W end. | ||
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- | * {{dest|Vis (town)}} | + | * {{dest|Vis (town)|e|h|a}} |
- | * {{dest|Komiža}} | + | * {{dest|Komiža|h|a}} |
- | + | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | |
None. | None. | ||
==Anchorages== | ==Anchorages== | ||
- | The anchorages at U. Stonca and U. Rogačić, both near the town of Vis on the N coast and U. Stončica two miles E at the NE tip of the island. | + | The anchorages at [[#U. Stonca|U. Stonca]] and [[#U. Rogačić|U. Rogačić]], both near the town of Vis on the N coast and [[#U. Stončica|U. Stončica]] two miles E at the NE tip of the island. There are several additional anchorages along the S and E coasts of the island, which can be used as lunch or bathing stops or even overnight in settled weather. |
The main anchorages on Vis island are as follows: | The main anchorages on Vis island are as follows: | ||
- | {{Poi | lat= 43. | + | {{Poi | lat= 43.06603| lon= 16.24249 | type= anchorage | name= U. Stončica | zoom= 15 |
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- | | imagetext | + | | imagetext= |
- | + | | text= U. Stoncica is situated at the NE tip of the island, in a deep inlet extending around half a mile inland. It offers good shelter in all but N and NE winds. Anchor at the head of the inlet in 6.0 - 8.0 metres, with a line ashore. If preferred. Holding is good in sand and weed. There is a restaurant at the head of the inlet. | |
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+ | {{poi | ||
+ | | type=anchorage | ||
+ | | name=Budikovac Veli | ||
+ | | lat=43.02562|lon=16.23948|zoom=15 | ||
+ | | url= | ||
+ | | text=An anchorage between Budikovac Veli and Budikovac Mali is best to approach from S while taking closer to Budikovac Mali. | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | {{poi | ||
+ | | type=anchorage | ||
+ | | name=U. Milna | ||
+ | | lat=43.02562|lon=16.23948 |zoom=15 | ||
+ | | url= | ||
+ | | text=Could be used as a shelter from ''bora''. There is a small dock in the head suitable for shallow draft boats. | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | {{poi | ||
+ | | type=anchorage | ||
+ | | name=Luka Rukavac | ||
+ | | lat=43.02091|lon=16.21361 |zoom=16 | ||
+ | | url= | ||
+ | | text=Protected from E to S. The cove is divided into arms. At the headland in the middle, there is a small concrete pier with 2.5 m depth at its head. | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | {{poi | ||
+ | | type=anchorage | ||
+ | | name=U. Srebarna | ||
+ | | lat=43.02037|lon=16.20365 |zoom=15 | ||
+ | | url= | ||
+ | | text=The SE part of the cove is suitable as a shelter from the S wind. | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | {{poi | ||
+ | | type=anchorage | ||
+ | | name=U. Ruda | ||
+ | | lat=43.02173|lon=16.19835 |zoom=15 | ||
+ | | url= | ||
+ | | text= | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | {{poi | ||
+ | | type=anchorage | ||
+ | | name=U. Travna velika | ||
+ | | lat=43.01906|lon=16.18441 |zoom=16 | ||
+ | | url= | ||
+ | | text=In the cove there is a pier suitable for shallow draft craft (1.5 m). | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | {{poi | ||
+ | | type=anchorage | ||
+ | | name=U. Slatine | ||
+ | | lat=43.07701|lon=16.13138 |zoom=15 | ||
+ | | url= | ||
+ | | text=This is one of a few anchorages on the N shore of the island. There are actually 3 coves here: U. Tiha, U. Slatine, U. Gradac. | ||
}} | }} | ||
- | {{Poi | lat= 43.07592| lon= 16.18326 | + | {{Poi | lat= 43.07592| lon= 16.18326 |
+ | | type= anchorage | ||
+ | | name= U. Rogačić | ||
+ | | zoom= 16 | ||
| image= | | image= | ||
| imagetext= | | imagetext= | ||
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- | | text= The anchorage of U. | + | | text= The anchorage of U. Rogačić is located a mile N of the town of Vis round the peninsula and small island on the W side of the entrance. The passage between the island, Otok Host, and the coast of Vis has depths of just over 11 metres and can be used if arriving from the town of Vis. The best position is tucked into the NW end of the bay, where there is good shelter from all directions except E. Anchor in 5.0 - 6.0 metres. The holding is good in sand. No facilities ashore. |
}} | }} | ||
- | {{Poi | lat= 43. | + | {{Poi | lat= 43.06767| lon= 16.18986 | type= anchorage |
- | | image= | + | | name= U. Stonca |
- | | imagetext= | + | | zoom= 16 |
- | | text= U. | + | | image= |
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+ | | text= The small cove of U. Stonca lies about half a mile NNE of the main harbour of [[Vis (town)]]. It offers a quiet (except in July and August) anchorage with shelter almost as good as the town of Vis itself and only becomes uncomfortable in strong S or E winds. Anchor towards the head of the cove in 5.0 - 6.0 metres. The holding is good in sand and weed. No facilities ashore. | ||
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|header|Facilities | |header|Facilities | ||
- | |Water| | + | |Water| {{mark | type= water |name= [[Vis (town)#Vis town quay|Vis town quay]] |text= on the quay}} |
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+ | {{mark | type= water |name= [[Vis (town)#Kut village quay|Kut village quay]] |text= on the quay}} | ||
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+ | {{mark | type= water |name= [[Komiža#Komiža breakwater quay|Komiža breakwater quay]] |text= on the quay}} | ||
+ | |Electricity| {{mark | type= electricity |name= [[Vis (town)#Vis town quay|Vis town quay]] |text= on the quay}} | ||
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+ | {{mark | type= electricity |name= [[Vis (town)#Kut village quay|Kut village quay]] |text= on the quay}} | ||
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+ | {{mark | type= electricity |name= [[Komiža#Komiža breakwater quay|Komiža breakwater quay]] |text= on the quay}} | ||
+ | |Toilets| | ||
+ | * Near both [[Vis (town)#Vis town quay|Vis town quay]] and [[Vis (town)#Kut village quay|Kut village quay]] | ||
+ | * Public toilet near [[Komiža#Komiža breakwater quay|Komiža breakwater quay]] | ||
+ | |Showers| Near [[Vis (town)#Vis town quay|Vis town quay]] | ||
+ | |Laundry| N/A (Not Available) | ||
+ | |Garbage| In [[Vis (town)]]and [[Komiža]] harbours | ||
|header|Supplies | |header|Supplies | ||
- | |Fuel| the town of | + | |Fuel| {{mark| type = fuel| lat=43.06334|lon=16.18578| name = INA fuel| text = Fuel berth on NW side of the the [[Vis (town)]] harbour (0600-2200). Depths of 2.5 metres alongside}} |
- | |Bottled gas| | + | |Bottled gas| None |
|Chandlers| None | |Chandlers| None | ||
|header|Services | |header|Services | ||
- | |Repairs| Basic emergency repairs only | + | |Repairs| {{mark | type= service |name= [[Vis (town)]] | text= Basic emergency repairs only}} |
- | |Internet| | + | |Internet| WiFi in [[Vis (town)]] and [[Komiža]] internet cafes |
- | + | |Mobile connectivity| {{Green|Is there mobile telephone signal such as G4, G3, GPRS on the island? How strong is the signal? Are there any blind spots?}} | |
- | |Mobile connectivity| | + | |Vehicle rentals| {{mark | type= car |name= In the [[Vis (town)]] |text= rental outlets}} |
- | |Vehicle rentals| | + | |
|Health| | |Health| | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Provisioning== | ==Provisioning== | ||
+ | {{mark| type=provisions| name=In [[Vis (town)]] and [[Komiža]] | text=Supermarket, butcher and other provisions shops in the town. Fruit and vegetable market.}} | ||
==Eating out== | ==Eating out== | ||
+ | * In [[Vis (town)]] | ||
+ | : {{mark |name= | type= eatingout |text=Restaurants and café/bars ashore.}} | ||
+ | * [[Komiža]] | ||
+ | : {{mark |name= | type= eatingout |text=Several restaurants and café/bars ashore.}} | ||
==Transportation== | ==Transportation== | ||
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==Tourism== | ==Tourism== | ||
- | {{Image right| VisMonastery.jpg| Monastery vineyards in the town of Vis }} | + | {{Image right| VisMonastery.jpg| Monastery vineyards in the town of Vis}} |
{{Image right| VisTito.jpg| Tito’s wartime HQ }} | {{Image right| VisTito.jpg| Tito’s wartime HQ }} | ||
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==Links== | ==Links== | ||
* {{wikipedia|Vis_(island)}} | * {{wikipedia|Vis_(island)}} | ||
+ | * [http://www.noonsite.com/Countries/Croatia/ViskaLuka Noonsite] | ||
* [http://www.visinfo.org/ Vis Tourism website] | * [http://www.visinfo.org/ Vis Tourism website] | ||
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For other useful websites, ''see [[Croatia#Links|Croatia]]''. | For other useful websites, ''see [[Croatia#Links|Croatia]]''. | ||
- | ==References | + | ==References== |
- | ''See [[Croatia#References | + | ''See [[Croatia#References|Croatia]]''. |
{{Comments}} | {{Comments}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:11, 21 April 2019
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Vis island is the westernmost of the group of islands lying off the mainland coast of Croatia between Split and Dubrovnik. Situated around 94 miles from the nearest point on the coast of Italy, the harbour of Pescara, and 32 miles from the Croatian coast, Vis is a popular summer port of entry for yachts arriving in the country from Italy.
The island's distance from the mainland means that it is less overwhelmed by tourism than some of the other islands and it remains relatively unspoilt. It was a base for Tito’s partisans during World War II as well as a British special forces unit and there are a number of relics of that conflict around the island, including a cave which was Tito's wartime HQ.
Today Vis is most noted for its wines and the centre of the island is green with vineyards. Visiting yachts mainly make for the harbours of the town of Vis on the N coast or Komiža on the W coast, although there are also several good anchorages around the coastline.
Charts
See Central Dalmatia.
Weather
See Croatia.
Passages
See Croatia.
Islands
Communication
Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Add any navigation notes such approaches, dangers etc here. If this section does not apply, remove it.
Entrance
Vis (town) and Komiža are both summer ports of entry. At other times of the year, Split and Dubrovnik are the nearest mainland ports of entry and Korčula the nearest among the islands.
Berthing
Ports
There are only two ports on Vis, the harbour of the town of Vis at the NE end of the island and that of Komiža in a wide bay at the W end.
![Island icon](/images/b/b3/Island_icon.png)
![Port of entry icon](/images/7/71/Poe.jpg)
![Marina icon](/images/c/cf/Marina_icon.png)
![Anchorage icon](/images/3/3f/Anchor_Icon.png)
![Needs data icon](/images/d/d0/Question_icon.png)
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
The anchorages at U. Stonca and U. Rogačić, both near the town of Vis on the N coast and U. Stončica two miles E at the NE tip of the island. There are several additional anchorages along the S and E coasts of the island, which can be used as lunch or bathing stops or even overnight in settled weather.
The main anchorages on Vis island are as follows:
U. Stončica
Budikovac Veli
U. Milna
Luka Rukavac
U. Srebarna
U. Ruda
U. Travna velika
U. Slatine
U. Rogačić
U. Stonca
Amenities
Facilities | |
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Water | ![]()
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Electricity | ![]()
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Toilets |
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Showers | Near Vis town quay |
Laundry | N/A (Not Available) |
Garbage | In Vis (town)and Komiža harbours |
Supplies | |
Fuel | ![]() |
Bottled gas | None |
Chandlers | None |
Services | |
Repairs | ![]() |
Internet | WiFi in Vis (town) and Komiža internet cafes |
Mobile connectivity | Is there mobile telephone signal such as G4, G3, GPRS on the island? How strong is the signal? Are there any blind spots? |
Vehicle rentals | ![]() |
Health |
Provisioning
In Vis (town) and Komiža [[Vis#In Vis (town) and Komiža|In Vis (town) and Komiža]] Supermarket, butcher and other provisions shops in the town. Fruit and vegetable market.
Eating out
- In Vis (town)
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[[Vis# | ]] Restaurants and café/bars ashore.
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[[Vis# | ]] Several restaurants and café/bars ashore.
Transportation
- Ferries to Split three days a week during the season.
- Seasonal ferries (June to September) to Giulianova in Italy.
Tourism
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Vis at the Wikipedia
- Noonsite
- Vis Tourism website
For other useful websites, see Croatia.
References
See Croatia.
Comments
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- July 2005 --Athene of Lymington
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