Visućgrad

The most distant inhabited Adriatic island, closed as a Yugoslav military base until 1989. Allied airmen were sheltered here in WWII, and the island supplied the vineyards and fish for which it is now known.

Visućgrad sits in Dalmatia, a part of Croatia with its own character, and the viewpoint is the reason most people stop.

Check the weather before you commit to a drive or a climb. Haze kills the view, and the best light is around sunrise or the hour before sunset.

Practical info

• Entry: look up the current price and opening hours before you go. Both change through the year, and a few spots close completely out of season.
• How to get there: Use the map above for directions. Town parking is usually paid and signposted, watch for the blue P zones, and allow extra time if a ferry is part of your route.

Timing your trip

Plan Visućgrad for May to October, with June and September the quietest warm months. July and August bring the crowds and the heat; winter is cheaper and handsomer than people expect, especially in the inland cities.

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