Blue Cave & Hvar Day Trip from Split: Where to Eat on Vis and Hvar
Blue Cave and Hvar day trip from Split: the route, where to eat in Komiža and Hvar Town, Komiška pogača, gregada and island wines, cave tickets, and the best tour to book.
The short version: the Blue Cave and Hvar speedboat tour is one of Croatia’s best-selling day trips from Split. It visits the Blue Cave on Biševo, stops in Komiža on the island of Vis, swims at a lagoon and ends with free time in Hvar Town. Two food stops make or break the day: in Komiža, try the local flatbread pie, Komiška pogača, and in Hvar Town, sit down for gregada fish stew or grilled fish with a glass of Plavac Mali. Here is how to eat well on the day.
At a glance
| Stop | What to eat or drink |
|---|---|
| Komiža (Vis) | Komiška pogača (flatbread pie with salted anchovies and onion), Vugava white wine |
| Lagoon stop | Bring water and a snack; a swim, not a meal |
| Hvar Town | Gregada, grilled fish, octopus salad, Plavac Mali and Bogdanuša wines |
| Blue Cave | Entry ticket usually paid separately, in cash; weather can close it |
| Tip | Eat a light breakfast; the speedboat ride can be bumpy |
Komiža and Vis
Komiža is a fishing town at the foot of Mount Hum, and its proudest dish is Komiška pogača, a round bread pie filled with salted anchovies, onion and tomato, sold by the slice in bakeries. Vis was closed to foreigners for decades, and its food and wine, especially the white Vugava, stayed very traditional. A slice of pogača and an espresso on the harbour is the perfect first stop.
Lunch in Hvar Town
The tour ends with free time in Hvar Town, usually enough for a proper lunch. Order gregada, Hvar’s fish stew with potatoes and olive oil, or grilled catch of the day, and drink island wine: red Plavac Mali or white Bogdanuša. Avoid the first row of restaurants on the harbour and walk a few streets up into the old town. For the island’s food and wine, see what to eat in Hvar and Hvar wine tours.
Our pick: Blue Cave, Mamma Mia, Hvar and 5 Island Small Group Tour from Split or Trogir, one of the most booked day trips in Croatia, with free time in Komiža and Hvar Town.
Frequently asked questions
Where do you eat on the Blue Cave tour from Split?
Usually during free time in Hvar Town at the end of the day, with a coffee or snack stop in Komiža on Vis earlier.
Is the Blue Cave entry included in the tour?
Often not. The cave ticket is usually paid on the spot, in cash, and the cave can close in high winds or waves.
What is Komiška pogača?
A traditional bread pie from Komiža on Vis, filled with salted anchovies, onion and tomato.
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