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Biševo
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Biševo is a small limestone island SW of Vis, in 4 NM of Komiža. Its area is 5.8 km2, the highest point, Straženica, is 239 m high. In the center of the island there is a fertile field, the northern part of the island is covered with pine forests and the rest of the island is covered with maquis shrubland or bare rocks. The coastal sea belt is a rich fishing area. The main industries are viticulture and fishing.
Officially there are a number of settlements on the island: Porat, Potok, Polje, Nevaja, Mezuporat and Salbunora, while there are only 5-6 permanent residents there and slightly more, 20-30, in season.
Charts
British Admiralty | 2712, 2774 |
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Croatian | MK17 |
Imray | M26 (Split to Dubrovnik) |
Weather
Diurnal winds among the islands are mostly moderate during the summer months, predominantly from NW and rarely exceeding force 4/5, although gusting is common in narrow channels between islands and on the lee side of headlands. At night, katabatic winds off the mountains affect some of the islands close to the mainland coast. During early spring and (especially) autumn conditions can be more unsettled, occasionally accompanied by violent thunderstorms - luckily of short duration - with winds of 30-35 knots or more and vicious, steep seas. In the winter the sudden, violent N wind off the mountains, the bora, is much to be feared, especially along the coast from Rijeka down to Zadar, although its effects can be felt as far south as Split.
Equally prevalent in winter - although not uncommon in summer - is the scirocco, a S/SE wind that blows up from North Africa, usually in advance of a depression moving E across the Mediterranean. Unlike the bora, the scirocco only occasionally exceeds gale force, but is still a phenomenon to be wary of, especially if on a lee coast.
For sources of weather forecasting, see Croatia.
Passages
See Croatia.
Islands
Communication
Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Entrance
Split is the nearest all-year round port of entry. During the summer, Hvar and, if arriving from N, Primosten on the mainland are also ports of entry.
Berthing
None
Anchorages
Biševska luka
U. Mezuporat
Amenities
Facilities | |
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Water | None |
Electricity | None |
Toilets | None |
Showers | None |
Laundry | None |
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Fuel | None |
Bottled gas | None |
Chandlers | None |
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Repairs | None |
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Mobile connectivity | |
Vehicle rentals | None |
Health |
Provisioning
Eating out
A couple of restaurants in Biševska luka (aka Porat).
The restaurant Tomić was reportedly expensive back in 2012.
Transportation
Ferry to Vis (see Državna brodska linija 612 Komiža-Biševo-Komiža).
Tourism
A Benedictine monastery was founded on Biševo in 1050, but it was deserted two centuries later because of the danger of pirates. The church of Saint Sylvester is preserved near the ruins of the monastery.
Blue Cave
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Biševo at the Wikipedia
For other useful websites, see Croatia.
References
See Croatia.
Comments
We welcome users' contributions to the Wiki. Please click on Comments to view other users' comments, add your own personal experiences or recommend any changes to this page following your visit.
Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Biševo and this page's details validated:
- Aug 2018 by web research --Vadim
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