5. Church od St Jerome in Vis_Photo creator Ivo Pervan

Vis Archipelago Geopark

Country: Croatia

The Vis Archipelago UNESCO Global Geopark is located off the coast of Croatia, formed by some of the oldest rock in the Adriatic Sea

The northeastern region of the archipelago features large sand deposits formed by fierce winds in the Ice Age, which also created several unique caves and land formations. Before the sudden rise of the sea level around 12,000 years ago, these islands were much larger and extended more than 20 miles. In this extended area, called the Mala Palagruža, archaeologists discovered flint quarries that served for the production of early tools, believed to have been made by the islands’ first inhabitants up to 8,000 years ago. Some of the most famous sites on this Archipelago are the Blue Cave (Modra špilja) and the Monk Seal Cave (Medvidina špilja).

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Producers and restaurants in this geopark

Family farming Bane
Family farming Bane offers a wide range of jams (all citrus fruits, wild berries, plums, figs, grapes, wild rosehip, blackberries…) capers and rock samphire in wine vinegar, oranges, lemons, lemon and orange’s dried pillow. They also offer salted products, fish products as pates of blue and white fish and tapenada. All products are branded as […]
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Fish restaurant Komiža
Because of the history of our island our culinary philosophy places emphasis on Mediterranean Croatian cuisine, but we also include the influences of Croatian continental regions. Due to its geographical location, island Vis and our small country has always been a meeting point for civilizations, cultures and even empires. That is why the influences of […]
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Konoba Gušti poja
Gušti poja is a small tavern that has found its place in the heart of Vis Island, surrounded by the scent of pine trees. Decorated in a retro style, it exudes a casual atmosphere and is a real haven for visitors. The food is prepared for basic daily offerings in accordance with fresh local ingredients, […]
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Vis Archipelago Geopark

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Producers and restaurants in this geopark

Family farming Bane

Fish restaurant Komiža

Konoba Gušti poja