During the communist regime, Vis was completely closed to the public! Today, you can enjoy its stunning untouched nature and the abandoned military tunnels, buildings and submarine hideouts, which can be impressive and haunting. Throughout history this islands has always been important for militaries traversing through, from Austro Hungarian, Napoleon and to British WWII air force. Believe it or not, there is even a cricket pitch on the island left by the British airmen used to this day. Cricket in Croatia!?