Split-Dalmatia County district, Croatia

Places to visit near Vis

Vis is a town in Split-Dalmatia County district, Croatia, home to about 1,785 people. Within 50 km by road there are 159 places to visit — 34 forts & heritage, 49 rivers, islands & mangroves, 31 beaches & coast and 17 churches. The must-see places are Prirovo (1 km), Svjetionik Host (3 km) and Vis (4 km).

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Vis, Croatia
Vis, Split-Dalmatia County district, Croatia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Vis at a glance

Location
Split-Dalmatia County district, Croatia
Population
about 1,785
Coordinates
43.0619° N, 16.1831° E
Places within 50 km
159 (22 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Vis

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Vis: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Vis

64 forts & heritage within 100 km of Vis. The closest is Roman Baths (1 km); the best-known is Kaštel (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Vis

62 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Vis. The closest is Host (3 km); the best-known is Vis (4 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Vis · river spot · Split-Dalmatia County · ~4 km · Must-see
  • Host · river spot · Split-Dalmatia County · ~3 km
  • Mali Volić · river spot · Split-Dalmatia County · ~3 km
  • Veli Volić · river spot · Split-Dalmatia County · ~3 km
  • Sveti Klement · river spot · Split-Dalmatia County · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Krava · river spot · Split-Dalmatia County · ~4 km

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Beaches & coast near Vis

49 beaches & coast within 100 km of Vis. The closest is Prirovo (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Vis

36 churches within 100 km of Vis. The closest is Crkva Blažene Djevice Marije Od Milosrđa (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Vis

22 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Vis. The closest is Mount Hum (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Mount Hum · viewpoint · Split-Dalmatia County · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Pelegrin · viewpoint · Split-Dalmatia County · ~27 km
  • Vidova Gora · viewpoint · Split-Dalmatia County · ~54 km · Must-see
  • Straćine · viewpoint · Split-Dalmatia County · ~40 km
  • Sveti Nikola · viewpoint · Split-Dalmatia County · ~44 km
  • Kozje Stijene · viewpoint · Split-Dalmatia County · ~44 km

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Caves near Vis

19 caves within 100 km of Vis. The closest is Titova špilja (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Vis

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 30 km on the road.

  1. Start in Vis
  2. 1 km Prirovo · beach, Split-Dalmatia County
  3. 2 km Svjetionik Host · beach, Split-Dalmatia County
  4. 5 km Svjetionik Rt Stončica · beach, Split-Dalmatia County
  5. 11 km Vis · river spot, Split-Dalmatia County
  6. 4 km Titova špilja · cave, Split-Dalmatia County
  7. 7 km Back to Vis

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How to reach Vis

    All places near Vis by distance

    Within 15 km of Vis

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Jerolim · river spot · Split-Dalmatia County · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Franciscan Monastery · church · Split-Dalmatia County · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Svjetionik Pokonji Dol · beach · Split-Dalmatia County · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Pokonji Dol · river spot · Split-Dalmatia County · ~30 km · Must-see
    • St. Stephen · church · Split-Dalmatia County · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Fortress Španjola / Fortica · fort · Split-Dalmatia County · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Rt Pernikoza · beach · Split-Dalmatia County · ~20 km
    • Vodnjak Veli · river spot · Split-Dalmatia County · ~20 km
    • Paržanj · river spot · Split-Dalmatia County · ~21 km
    • Biševo · river spot · Split-Dalmatia County · ~21 km
    • Dobri · river spot · Split-Dalmatia County · ~22 km
    • Medvidja Spilja · cave · Split-Dalmatia County · ~22 km
    • Svjetionik Rt Ražanj · beach · Split-Dalmatia County · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Rt Stražica · beach · Split-Dalmatia County · ~23 km
    • Stambedar · river spot · Split-Dalmatia County · ~23 km
    • Rt Močiguzica · beach · Split-Dalmatia County · ~23 km
    • Šolta · river spot · Split-Dalmatia County · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Vlaka · river spot · Split-Dalmatia County · ~24 km
    • Rt Gatula · beach · Split-Dalmatia County · ~24 km
    • Tvrdalj Petra Hektorovića · fort · Split-Dalmatia County · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Crkva Svetog Stjepana I. Pape I Mučenika · church · Split-Dalmatia County · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Crkva Gospe Od Blagovijesti · church · Split-Dalmatia County · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Kapela Gospojica · church · Split-Dalmatia County · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Rt Pelegrin · beach · Split-Dalmatia County · ~26 km
    • Borovac · river spot · Split-Dalmatia County · ~27 km
    • Gojca · river spot · Split-Dalmatia County · ~27 km
    • Pelegrin · viewpoint · Split-Dalmatia County · ~27 km
    • Planikovac · river spot · Split-Dalmatia County · ~27 km
    • Eremitage Blaca · fort · Split-Dalmatia County · ~48 km · Must-see
    • Marinkovac · river spot · Split-Dalmatia County · ~28 km
    • Duga · river spot · Split-Dalmatia County · ~29 km
    • Gališnik · river spot · Split-Dalmatia County · ~30 km
    • Zvizda Mora · church · Split-Dalmatia County · ~30 km
    • Baterija · fort · Split-Dalmatia County · ~30 km
    • sv.Marko · church · Split-Dalmatia County · ~30 km
    • Palača Ivanić · attraction · Split-Dalmatia County · ~30 km
    • Arsenal · attraction · Split-Dalmatia County · ~30 km
    • Crkva Gospe Kruvenice · church · Split-Dalmatia County · ~30 km
    • Loggia · attraction · Split-Dalmatia County · ~30 km
    • Leroj · attraction · Split-Dalmatia County · ~30 km

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Vis by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3464Roman Baths (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves4962Host (3 km)
    Beaches & coast3149Prirovo (1 km)
    Churches1736Crkva Blažene Djevice Marije Od Milosrđa (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints922Mount Hum (8 km)
    Caves819Titova špilja (7 km)
    Other attractions69Kula Perasti (1 km)
    Museums37Priručna Zbirka I Lokalitet Issa (1 km)
    Buddhist sites12Dominikanski Samostan (45 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens12Hvar Botanical Garden (47 km)

    Vis: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Vis?

    Prirovo (beach, about 1 km), Svjetionik Host (beach, about 3 km), Vis (river spot, about 4 km), Titova špilja (cave, about 7 km), Svjetionik Rt Stončica (beach, about 7 km), Mount Hum (viewpoint, about 8 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Vis?

    159 places on Spotwander: 34 forts & heritage, 49 rivers, islands & mangroves, 31 beaches & coast, 17 churches, 9 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Vis?

    Roman Baths, about 1 km by road; Gospina Batarija (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Vis?

    Host, about 3 km by road; Mali Volić (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Vis?

    Prirovo, about 1 km by road; Rt Nova Pošta (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Vis?

    Start in Vis, visit Prirovo, then Svjetionik Host, then Svjetionik Rt Stončica, then Vis, then Titova špilja, and drive back — about 30 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Vis?

    October to February for forts & heritage; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Vis

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Vis’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Vis on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.