Vis News

The end of the road in Croatia: time to Split

The end of the road in Croatia: time to Split

Kevin Rushby (of The Grauniad) brings his month-long odyssey to a close in Croatia’s most charismatic city, exploring its Roman vaults with a guide whose explanations are as ribald as they are revealing - see here.  ...

European Coastal Airlines Seaplane Docks at Island of Vis

European Coastal Airlines Seaplane Docks at Island of Vis

"ECA has been trying to add the Vis to the network for some time and while those discussions are still ongoing, yesterday's flight was offered some hope that progress is being made." So says Paul Bradbury in Total Croatia News. Split to Vis in 15 minutes! We wish the...

Summer on the Island of Vis – Perfection! (VIDEO)

Summer on the Island of Vis – Perfection! (VIDEO)

Gorgeous video snapshot of summer in Croatia, from the island of Vis on August 1, 2016. So says Paul Bradbury of Total Croatia News. Enjoy the video, even if you can't experience the real thing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=8&v=4quix_wVMYw...

Split: 25 Things to Know about the Capital of Dalmatia

Split: 25 Things to Know about the Capital of Dalmatia

On your way to Vis, don't miss Split. It is a busy, thriving city with good restaurants & places to stay and at least 25 interesting things to see - read on! Total Croatia News looks at the booming Dalmatian capital of Split on February 3, 2016 through the eyes of...

Vis cycling tour offers ancient sites, island vistas

Vis cycling tour offers ancient sites, island vistas

"... Calm morning seas mean we’re lucky enough to reach Vis Island, a rugged rock rising dramatically from the water. The strategically located westernmost of Croatia’s islands — and the closest to Italy — has experienced a complex history of being at the center of...

Sunrise over Vis harbour

It's unusual rare for me to be up at sunrise, and on this morning I was still tucked up in bed! These pictures taken by one of the WWII Vis veterans party before departure on the 5:30am ferry in May 2014 after another memorable visit .        ...

Step back in time on the island getaway of Vis, Croatia

This article in the Islington Times provides a good idea of what to expect on Vis, either side of the month of August - see here. But there is little mention of activities. Apart from swimming, (wreck) diving, para-gliding, etc there is an increasingly extensive...

First scheduled seaplane service for Dalmatia

  "Split - After an extremely successful start to the first scheduled seaplane service in modern European aviation history, Digital Journal met ECA CEO Klaus Dieter Martin." This is a very exciting new development by European Coastal Airlines which will,...