UNESCO GEOPARK VIS ARCHIPELAGO

Geopark Vis Archipelago is part of the UNESCO Global Geopark Network since 17 April 2019. The area of the Vis Archipelago encompasses the island of Vis and the surrounding islands of Biševo, Sveti Andrija, Brusnik, Jabuka and Palagruža. As far as geology, this is the most attractive area of the Adriatic, formed from the oldest and the youngest formations of rock. Parts of the Vis archipelago are built from volcanic rock. Such rocks are unique in the Adriatic area and are easily distinguished from other Adriatic islands which are predominantly sedimentary rocks. Numerous water springs created fertile conditions for life, and it is no wonder that ancient Greeks chose the island of Vis some 2400 years ago as the place where they would found their first Greek colony on the Adriatic and have this planted the first story culture and tradition is interpreted and offered to the visitors. 

Come visit as well and experience directly the splendid beauty of this unique Geopark – Vis Archipelago!