In 1884, Viennese painter Eugen Baron Ransonnet revealed the Modra Spilja cave Blue Cave on Bisevo to the world. Its discovery marked the beginning of tourism in Dalmatia, and this cave has since become an unavoidable attraction of the Adriatic
This cave is characterized by a light phenomenon that leaves no visitor indifferent. The rich light source gives the rocks, oars, and other objects underwater a silvery-blue luster, as in a cave in Capri, Italy.
The airy stone shoal is illuminated from all sides so that it looks like the castle of some sea god.
During the morning, when the sun from the east illuminates the sandy bottom through the submerged entrance to the cave, the light is largely reflected from the sand.
Where is modra spilja cave
The cave is located on Bisevo island, 5 kilometers southwest of the island of Vis, from which it is separated by the Bisevski channel.
It belongs to Komiza town municipality.
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How to reach Modra Spilja (Blue Cave)?
There are two ways to get to this cave. The first one is taking a ferry from Split harbor, ferry line n° 602. The ferry line between Split and Vis operates throughout the year.
In June, July, and August, the ferries depart up to four times a day. It takes two hours and 20 minutes from Split to Vis town, the capital of Vis Island. This ferry is for either, cars or foot passengers.
Besides this ferry, during the high season, from June to September, there is also a fast catamaran line n°9602, Split – Milna (Brac) – Hvar town – Vis town. This fast catamaran takes one hour and 25 minutes to Vis town.
How to reach Komiza after arriving in Vis town by ferry?
The Modra Spilja cave is located on Bisevo island, which is only a few nautical miles from Komiza town, the second town on Vis island.
There is good news, the local bus lines between Vis and Komiža are aligned with the arrivals and departures of ferries and catamarans.
The bus operating from the port of Vis to Komiza town departs several minutes after the ferry arrives. On the way back, the bus from Komiza to Vis town port departs one hour before the departure of the ferry. The current bus schedule can be found here.
The bus stop is at the ferry port. The distance between Komiza and Vis is 13 km. The ticket costs 2,5 Euro and it is a 15-minute bus ride. The tickets can be purchased on the bus and are valid for one ride only.
How to get from Komiza to Bisevo island (Modra Spilja)
A state-owned shipping line no. 612 operates the route Komiza-Mezoporat-Salbunara-Porat, connecting Komiza to Biševo. Take a look at the map at the top of the page.
Komiza Nautical Centre operates on this line with the ship St. Silvester. This line operates in the summer, daily, and thrice a week in the winter.
The accommodation can be booked both on Vis island and on Bisevo.
Tours and Tickets to Experience Bisevo Blue Cave (Modra Spilja)
For visitors wishing to know how this cave earned its name, there are many guided tours from Split and Trogir, including Hvar island.
Bisevo Blue Cave (Modra Spilja) Tours and Tickets
15 enchanting tours of the natural phenomena of the Blue Cave on a full-day excursion from Split or Trogir
