Komiza is is situated on the island Vis - positioned in the deep-lying open port on the western coastline of the island of Vis and at the foot of nearly 600 meter high Mt. Hum, Komiža remains a picturesque Mediterranean town, with narrow streets, attractive stone houses squeezed together along the harbor and numerous beaches. The mild Mediterranean climate makes a stay in Komiža desirable even during the winter months. Along the entire eastern coast of Komiža bay are many pebble beaches with springs of fresh, flowing water at Gusarica, Nova Pošta, and Velo Žalo. The maritime zone of Komiža is well-known for its wide selection of fish: the waters surrounding the island Jabuka are famous as one of the richest condensation of tuna fish in the area, and all the islands of the Vis archipelago contain large crabs and quality fish.