Place to visit
Fort of Komiža, Croatia: what it is and when to go
Fort of Komiža is a castle in Croatia (Komiža). Interests: History. The best time to visit is May to October. In June there are 15 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 50. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Croatia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Castle · History
- Where
- Croatia · 21485, Komiža
- Best time
- May to October.
- Nearest airport
- SPU Split, 58 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 43.04397, 16.08869
What it is and where
Fort of Komiža is a castle in Croatia (Komiža). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Croatia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Komiža, where this site lists 10 more places to see, 3 m from the centre.
Its coordinates are 43.04397, 16.08869; the nearest main airport is Split Saint Jerome Airport (SPU, Split), 58 km as the crow flies. How to get around Croatia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the History places in Croatia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Fort of Komiža is May to October.
- JanBetter not9:10
- FebBetter not10:18
- MarPossible11:39
- AprPossible13:11
- MayBest time14:28
- JunBest time15:10
- JulBest time14:53
- AugBest time13:46
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:47
- NovPossible9:29
- DecBetter not8:50
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 50. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Croatia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Croatia
To enter Croatia there are 5 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Croatia checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- MantaDive site610 m
- Sv. MihovilTemples2.1 km
- Mount HumNature · Mountains2.6 km
- Tito’s CaveCave in Croatia2.7 km
- StinivaBeach/bay of the island of Vis, Croatia7.4 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Croatia guide.
More in Croatia: History
- Plitvice Lakes National Park: national park of Croatia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Diocletian's Palace: ancient palace built for the Roman emperor Diocletian
- Jasenovac concentration camp: concentration camp run by the Ustaše in Independent State of Croatia during World War II
- Zagreb Cathedral: cathedral in the town of Zagreb
- Šibenik Cathedral: cathedral in Croatia
- Pula Arena: Roman amphitheatre in Pula, Croatia
Every Croatia place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Fort of Komiža?
It is a castle in Croatia. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Croatia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Fort of Komiža?
May to October. In June there are 15 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 50.
How do you get to Fort of Komiža?
The nearest main airport is Split Saint Jerome Airport (SPU), 58 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Croatia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Croatia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Manta, Sv. Mihovil, Mount Hum. The rest is in the Croatia guide.
Keep reading
- Komiža10 places to see in and around Komiža, Croatia: Blue Grotto, Mount Hum, Tito’s Cave. Best time: May to October.
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- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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