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Komiža
Komiža () is a Croatian coastal town lying on the western coast of the Vis (island), island of Vis in the central part of the Adriatic Sea. Komiža is located at the foot of the Hum hill (587 m). Town has a Mediterranean climate. The economy is based on farming, winemaking, fishing and fish processing, seafaring, and, in recent times, tourism. The fishermen are noted for their Falkuša vessels. Komiža has two roads that connect it with the town of Vis (town), Vis, the only town being connected with Split (city), Split by ferry line — they are the D117 (Croatia), D117 state road and a county road. General information Situated in a deep bay, whose eastern shore abounds with large pebble beaches (Kamenica, Gusarica, Nova Pošta, Velo Žalo), Komiža offers excellent visitor opportunities: quality accommodations (hotels and apartments), and a number of cultural and historic sites, monasteries and fortresses. It is known for its fishermen. Sports and recreational facilitie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Falkuša
A falkusa (; ) is a traditional fishing boat used by fishermen from the town of Komiža on the Adriatic Sea, Adriatic island of Vis (island), Vis, Croatia. Falkuša is a subtype of ''gajeta'', a traditional Dalmatian fishing sailboat, and is sometimes called gajeta falkuša (). Its design was adapted to the specific needs of Komiža fishermen, who went to long fishing expeditions in the open seas, a unique practice in the Adriatic and Mediterranean Sea, Mediterranean. Design and construction The Falkuša is a unique wooden boat, tapered narrowly on both sides, and is about seven to eight metres in length by 3 metres wide. It had a low draft (hull), draft under a large () lateen sail made from flax, mounted on a mast (sailing), mast which was typically as high as the ship was long. It was very fast both under sail and with oar, able to achieve speeds between 8 and 12 knot (unit), knots. Its distinctive feature were two removable wooden side strakes called ''falke'', after which fal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
