The settlement and the port situated by the north-eastern side of the bay of Komiža. The occupations of the inhabitants are agriculture, wine-growing, fish-processing and seamanship. On the eastern side of the bay are spacious sand and pebble beaches.

Komiža is first mentioned in the documents from the 12th century. The site of the monastery of Saint Nikola with the church and the defence tower dates from the 18th century. The church of Gospa Gusarica consists of three churches connected with arches, the oldest one being from the 16th century. In the church are: the organ (17th century), baroque altars and silver relief of Gospa od Ružarija (17th century)