The Dalmatian coastline of Croatia is considered by many to be the most beautiful coastline in Europe and maybe in the world, competing effortlessly with the magnificence of the Amalfi Coast, California’s Big Sur and other marvels of nature. It is hereby an enviable location to enjoy a luxury villa vacation in the Mediterranean. 

Stretching from the lesser known yet delightful cities of Zadar and Šibenik to the north, through Split with its great Palace of the Roman Emperor Diocletian, and down to Dubrovnik, the bejewelled citadel in the south, the Dalmatian coastline has for centuries fascinated merchants, adventurers and tourists alike. Soaring mountains plunge into the sea the whole length of the coast, forming a dramatic backdrop to literally hundreds of islands of all sizes that seem to have been flung carelessly by some divine hand across the azure waters.

Some of the islands are so barren and dry that they take on an almost other-worldly, lunar quality, most others are a dazzling medley of colour, with the red tiled roofs and smoothened white limestone walls of the houses nestling amongst fresh green Aleppo pine trees, the whole fringed by a water of such clear translucence that poets have struggled for centuries to capture its beauty in words. The legacy of the Roman Empire, of Byzantium, Venetian merchants and the Austro-Hungarian dynasty is everywhere to be found in this region of rich cultural heritage, whilst the fresh Mediterranean cuisine is enhanced by delightful wines that are little known outside Europe – crisp, fruity whites and full bodied, rich reds.

In this wonderland Vis, the most easterly of the islands, holds a special place in the hearts of Croatians for its unspoilt beauty and allure of the forbidden. It is the oldest settled island, being colonised by the Greeks in the 4th Century BC, and today boasts particularly fine wines and a peaceful capital town that lies in a sheltered inlet on the spectacular north side of the island, where cliffs rise 300’ out of the sea.

It is on the island of Vis that Sanctuary Villa Vis can be found, often referred to as ‘Capri before the tourists’, this luxury Croatian villa perches on the edge of the Adriatic on the southern shores, giving picturesque sea views from living areas and outdoor panoramic terraces. The luxury villa is a mere 10 minute walk from the nearest beach, villa Vis offers a stunning location to enjoy a tranquil luxury villa vacation on this unspoiled island.