{"id":1192,"date":"2021-11-02T14:33:01","date_gmt":"2021-11-02T13:33:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bluecave-bisevo.com\/?page_id=1192"},"modified":"2021-11-30T11:06:55","modified_gmt":"2021-11-30T10:06:55","slug":"about-the-centre","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bluecave-bisevo.com\/en\/about-the-centre\/","title":{"rendered":"About the Centre"},"content":{"rendered":"
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About the Centre<\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t[vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_column_text animation=”animation fade-in” el_class=”podnaslov-bijelo faux-h2″]Visitor Centre Modra \u0161pilja \u2013 Bi\u0161evo \u2013 tourism based on nature, education and social responsibility[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”align-center”][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-8 vc_col-md-8″ css=”.vc_custom_1617197869899{padding-right: 2vh !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”60px”][vc_column_text animation=”animation fade-in”]Designed to combine the natural diversity, exceptional karst phenomena, cultural heritage, economically rational resource management and modern ecology and tourism-related efforts, Visitor Centre Modra \u0161pilja \u2013 Bi\u0161evo will contribute to the sustainable development of Bi\u0161evo island.<\/p>\n

Aware that Bi\u0161evo island has so much more to offer besides the Blue Cave, Visitor Centre Modra \u0161pilja \u2013 Bi\u0161evo encompasses the submarine, terrestrial and geological phenomena, integrating them with the rich history of the island and presenting them to visitors in a unique manner. Naturally, the primary goals are the preservation of all components of the ecological network of Bi\u0161evo island and the sustainable development based on ecological, social and economy principles.<\/p>\n

In addition to visiting the Blue Cave, which had so far been the only amenity available to visitors, they now have the opportunity to enjoy the following:[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text animation=”animation fade-in”]Stra\u017ebenica<\/strong> \u2013 the highest point of Bi\u0161evo, 239 m high \u2013 Once you reach the top that towers the rocky grasslands, you can see the sea, the pelagic islands of the Vis archipelago, the nearby Komi\u017ea and, under the right weather conditions, all the way to Italy. The summit can now be reached by the hiking trail and it has a landing, binoculars and the wind rose.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text animation=”animation fade-in”]Coastal artillery battery<\/strong> \u2013 the southernmost coastal artillery battery of the Adriatic Sea is located at the Cape Gatula. Recently renovated and illuminated, it offers shade and rest for visitors during summer heats, as well as a beautiful view of Kamik islet and the Monk Seal Cave. The landings are set in the cannon holes of the fortifications.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text animation=”animation fade-in”]The Monk Seal Cave<\/strong> \u2013 the longest cave of the Adriatic Sea, 160 m long, used to be a home of the \u201cmorski covik\u201d, the Mediterranean monk seal, after which it was named. The organised visits of the cave start soon, to be conducted in a manner as to preserve its natural values.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text animation=”animation fade-in”]Beaches of the Bi\u0161evo island<\/strong> \u2013 there are three beaches on the island. The two of them are sandy beaches, located at the west side of the island, Porat and Salbunara, while pebbled beach Mezoporat is located at the east.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text animation=”animation fade-in”]Visitor Centre Modra \u0161pilja<\/strong> \u2013 Bi\u0161evo featuring exhibitions and educational materials related to geology, flora and fauna of the island. A series of programmes will take place in the Centre, which also comprises a restaurant and a souvenir shop.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text animation=”animation fade-in”]Bi\u0161evo Geotrail<\/strong> \u2013 describes the geological origin of the Bi\u0161evo island, the natural beauty, as well as the cultural and natural heritage of the inhabitants of this beautiful, exotic island. It stretches across the entire island with a total length of 19 km. The entire trail can be explored on foot and the largest part of it is also suitable for cycling.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”align-center”][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-8 vc_col-md-8″ css=”.vc_custom_1617197869899{padding-right: 2vh !important;}”][vc_column_text animation=”animation fade-in”]The Visitor Centre (the offices and the conference room) is available for use to the civil society organisations, scientists and business subjects that devote their efforts towards nature conservation and sustainable development.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text animation=”animation fade-in”]\n

Partner organisations of the Visitor Centre Modra \u0161pilja \u2013 Bi\u0161evo:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Public institution Sea and Karst<\/a><\/p>\n

Tourist board of Komi\u017ea<\/a><\/p>\n

Blue World Institute<\/a><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n

Dare to discover!<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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