Blue Cave: A Shimmering Adriatic Wonder
Experience the magic of the Blue Cave on Biševo Island, Croatia: a natural wonder of shimmering blue light and stunning beauty.
The Blue Cave (Modra Špilja) on Biševo Island is a stunning sea cave famed for its ethereal blue glow. Sunlight filters through an underwater opening, creating a mesmerizing display of light and color that transforms the cave into a luminescent blue cathedral.
A brief summary to Blue Cave
- X2JC+3R, Biševo, HR
Local tips
- Visit on a sunny day between late morning and early afternoon for the most intense blue light.
- Book your tour in advance, especially during peak season (June to September), to avoid long queues.
- Be aware that access to the cave is weather-dependent; tours may be canceled if the sea is too rough.
- Bring cash for the Blue Cave entrance ticket, as card payments are not usually accepted.
Getting There
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Boat Tour
The most common way to reach the Blue Cave is by organized boat tour from Split, Hvar, or Vis. These tours typically include transport to Biševo Island, transfer to a smaller boat to enter the cave, and often include stops at other nearby attractions. Tours from Split or Hvar range from €80-€140 per person, depending on the length and inclusions. The boat ride to Biševo from Split is approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes.
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Ferry and Local Boat
Alternatively, take a public ferry from Komiža on Vis to Biševo Island. The ferry stops at Mezuporat, from where you can join the queue for the small boats that enter the Blue Cave. The ferry from Komiža to Biševo costs approximately €4.38 one way (€3.19 outside of high season) and takes 45 minutes to Mezuporat. From Mezuporat, the entrance ticket to the Blue Cave costs €24 per person during high season (June 1 to September 10).
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