Komiza is located on the island of Vis, in Split and Dalmatia County . It includes urban settlements and islands like Biševo Oključna , Palagruza , Borovik , Podhumlje and others. Most inhabitants are Croats 97% according to the 2001 census. It has 1677 inhabitants , and during the Austro Hungarian Empire this place had over 5000 inhabitants . In 1931st there were 3,254 villagers . This is due to the First World War , vine diseases and isolation of the island which was affected by the exodus of young people . It is believed that the Komiža was first mentioned in the 12th century , precisely in the 1145th in the charter of Duke Peter called Valcomeza . In the 16th century Komiza became the main center of fishing in the Adriatic. It has been recorded that the fishermen in one day caught three million of sardines. From the 1815th until 1918. Komiza was under Austrian rule , and it then grew into a city that has everything you need for life . In the early 20th century the breakwater has... been built, and in the town existed even seven factories that were engaged in fishing and fish processing , and the biggest was Fratelli Mardešić . But when Austro Hungarian Empire collapsed, began standstill period Komiža . It came to a growing emigration of population to foreign countries and the decline of the island continued after the Second World War . After Croatia became independent , emigration stops and the development of tourism starts evicting. Staying in Komiža is ideal because of its mild Mediterranean climate , friendly locals and many beaches which leaves the tourists breathless . Komižan waters are well known, and this area is full of fish. The islands of Vis archipelago have a large number of well-known catch crabs and fish. In the town of Komiža there are about 1,000 beds in private accommodation and hotel Bisevo which is located near the town beach offers 126 rooms , 300 beds and 5 suites . Here you can relax by playing mini golf or go on treatments at the wellness center.