Vis Island, Croatia Photos

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Below are pictures from Vis Island, Croatia.

Vis is the western most island of the major Croatian islands. It is located 24 miles from the mainland and covers an area of 56 square miles (90 sq km). The Latin name for the island is Issa.

Founded in 397 B.C. by the ruler of Sicily, Dionysius, Vis town is the oldest established town in Dalmatia. After the second World War, the island was a military base closed to visitors. Vis was reopened to tourists after Croatia's independence in 1990.

Croatia Index | Dubrovnik | Hvar, Milna, Split | Korcula | Mljet | Vis

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Viška luka monastery on the island of Vis Castle ruins near Viška luka Castle ruins near Viška luka Coast of Vis island Coast of Vis island Coast of Vis island Coast of Vis island Coast of Vis island Coast of Vis island Coast of Vis island Coast of Vis island Coast of Vis island Coast of Vis island Coast of Vis island Coast of Vis island Coast of Vis island

Biševo port near Modra špilja Blue Cave (Grotto), Biševo: Modra špilja near Vis island Blue Cave (Grotto), Biševo: Modra špilja near Vis island Blue Cave (Grotto), Biševo: Modra špilja near Vis island Entrance to Blue Cave (Grotto), Biševo: Modra špilja Bozidar boat Coast of Vis island Coast of Vis island Coast of Vis island Coast of Vis island Clear waters of Mediterranean cove off Vis island Clear waters of Mediterranean cove off Vis island Clear waters of Mediterranean cove off Vis island Dalmatia Dalmatia