Where to stay
Accomodations in Croatia range from brutalist bunkers to small, stuccoed pensions. There are some higher-end , larger establishments, too, often with a ramshackle charm.
Nautic Apartments
Kut
011-385-21-717-020
While there are a few hotels on Vis, one of the best options is Nautic Apartments (particularly useful for larger groups). The four apartments are clean, spacious, and well appointed, if basic. The shared terrace provides a panoramic view. The owner, Drazen, is a font of information about the island. Summer rates $84.
Hotel Tamaris
Obala sv. Jurja 20, Vis Town
011-385-21-711-350
Conveniently located a few hundred yards from the ferry and overlooking the bay, the hotel has the look of a relic from the Austro-Hungarian Empire and is pleasant in a lazy, run-down sort of way. Some rooms are far more comfortable than others. Ask for a renovated room with views overlooking the water. Summer rates $50.
Where to eat
Vis is famous for its seafood, and the island's restaurants showcase it. Grilled fish and shellfish predominate -- keep in mind, when ordering fish, that the price is often listed per kilogram.
Parallelo 43 Bistrot
Obala Kraja Kresimira IV 13, Kut
011-385-21-711-481
Opened last summer, the restaurant has a bit of a designer feel and serves terrific grilled fish, vegetables, and meats as well as homemade pastas. The tables are spread under a bamboo canopy with a view across the bay. Entrees about $15.
Restoran Villa Kaliopa
Vladimira Nazora 32, Kut
011-385-21-711-755
www.tz-vis.hr/hr/desno/tekst_restoran_kaliopa.htm
With a few tables romantically scattered around a palm-shaded sculpture garden, Kaliopa has the most unusual atmosphere of Vis's restaurants, as well as the best wine list. Entrees about $15.
What to do
Ionios Tourist Agency Obala sv. Jurja 37, Vis Town
011-385-21-711-532
E-mail: ionios@st.htnet.hr
Barely 100 yards from the ferry terminal, Ionios rents scooters, cars, and bicycles and can organize fishing trips, charter boats, and other excursions.
Bisevo This speck of an island off Vis has one of Dalmatia's best-known tourist attractions, the Blue Cave. When the tide is right, boats enter this flooded cavern. Due to its structure, it's lighted from beneath by water-filtered sunlight, which casts everything in a blue glow.
