November the 12th, 2026 – The Vis archipelago has successfully retained its status as a UNESCO Global Geopark for another four years as all 10 recommendations from the previous evaluation have been fulfilled.
The above was confirmed on the 4th of November at the 11th session of the UNESCO Global Geoparks Council, held at UNESCO headquarters in Paris. The Geopark Vis Archipelago has been part of the UNESCO Global Geoparks Network since 2019.
Morski reports that the re-validation, which is carried out every four years, included a review of documentation and a field mission by international evaluators from the 22nd to the 27th of June 2026.
During their stay on the Vis archipelago, the evaluators visited numerous geological sites, geotrails and visitor centres, and held talks with representatives of the local community, institutions, scientific organisations and partner organisations.
The international evaluators praised the way the sites are presented to visitors, the cooperation with schools and scientists, and the support given to local producers. They also highlighted how the geopark has connected Vis and Komiža in caring for the heritage of the entire archipelago.
