Blue Cave

The cave lies just a five-minute boat ride from the Komiza harbour, on Vis’s south coast.

A number of operators offer tours and it’s usually possible just to turn up on the day and find a space on one of the boats – though to be sure, book in advance with the Blue Cave Tourist Agency.

Most organised excursions continue to the tiny sandy beach of Porat for a couple of hours’ bathing. There are a couple of informal seafood eateries in Porat where you can have lunch – the pick of the bunch is Konoba Porat.

Scuba divers should contact Issa Diving, based in Komiza on Vis – they can arrange diving trips to the Blue Cave, so you can experience it from an underwater perspective.

Access to the cave is usually limited to June to September, when the weather is calmest. During this period, it is possible to catch a boat to the cave seven days a week. Although it’s sometimes possible to visit the cave out of season, the rougher seas from October to May usually make entry into the cave impossible.

All organised excursions depart around 9am-10am, being timed to coincide with the optimal time of day for the blue glow – from 11am to midday.