Pritiscina Beach

We are located on the southern side of the island of Vis, a few kilometers from Komiža. In front of us is Velika Pritišćina, a cove that we reached by a macadam road that descends towards the sea. The road is not difficult, but it is narrow and requires attention in some places. When we reach the end, a clean pebble beach and calm sea open up in front of us. From this point, it is easy to see how protected the cove is. It is surrounded by high rocks that create a natural shelter from the wind and waves. The water is clear, and the bottom is visible almost to the deepest point. There are no facilities or crowds here, which means it is an ideal place for a quiet day and swimming. If we look towards the right side of the cove, behind the rocks is Mala Pritišćina. It cannot be reached by land. There are three ways to get there – by boat, swimming, or partly walking along the rocks and partly swimming. Walking along the coast is possible almost the entire way, but at one point you have to enter the sea. The distance is not great and you can swim to Mala Pritišćina in about fifteen minutes. The best time to stay here is before late afternoon. After 4 pm, the sun sets behind the rocks and the bay enters the shade. At that time, the sea is no longer so warm, so it is more pleasant earlier in the day. From where we are standing, you can also see the famous heart-shaped rock, which is a frequent subject of visitors' photographs. The sea around it is calm, and the colors change from light turquoise to dark blue. Pritišćina Bay is simple, but very special. There are no catering facilities or additional amenities, but this is precisely what gives it a peace that can rarely be found anywhere else. This is a place where you come to enjoy the silence, clear sea and natural surroundings that ask for nothing more than to respect it and leave it as it is.