Coming from the lively streets of Split to the island of Vis feels like a little heaven of peace. Despite the many speedboats in the harbor, we found that the little town of Komiza is relatively unaffected by the peak of the tourist season. It’s a charming, beautiful, and quiet little fishermen’s place that has preserved its ancestral character over time.
We had lunch at a lovely characteristic family run restaurant and winery called “Roki”. We ate home-made appetizers and lamb “Peka”, a traditional meal cooked for hours on the fire. We also visited the winery and had the opportunity to taste different kinds of local wine.
At the end, we enjoyed a breathtaking panoramic view of Vis from the top of Hum Hill. As we descended, we had the choice to either visit the city of Vis, the earliest ancient Greek colony of Dalmatia, or to wear a helmet and explore Cold War era-tunnels. These tunnels were constructed under the orders of the Yugoslav leader Tito to protect the island from a potential Soviet invasion.
