Blue Grotto (Bishevo) - the pride of Croatia

Amazing Croatia is becoming more and more attractive every year for tourists from all over the world. A country that surprises with magnificent landscapes will appeal to those who dream of being on islands not touched by civilization.

Colorful Croatia will amaze with riot of colors and an abundance of attractions, many of which are created by nature itself. Familiarity with the fantastically beautiful Blue Cave, located on a tiny island, will be remembered by all tourists for a long time.

Pride of the island

The unremarkable corner is famous for the mysterious underwater kingdom, but the Blue Grotto (Bishevo) is the most popular tourist attraction. The amazing limestone miracle of nature that attracts the attention of the island's guests is formed under the millennium-long influence of the waters of the Adriatic Sea, constantly washing limestone. So a shallow cavity was formed inside the rock with an area of ​​24 meters.

blue grotto bishevo

Unusual Shine

It is recommended to visit the Blue Grotto filled with water (Bishevo) before lunch, because it was at this time that timid sunshine penetrated the dark world, hidden from the eyes of people. A gloomy cave literally changes before our eyes, acquiring an unusual cold radiance. The waters of the grotto glisten with blue light, and the stone arches and walls shimmer with silver and pink tones, which looks very spectacular. Trembling glare gives the local landmark a special mystery.

blue grotto on the island of bishevo

In fine weather, sunlight penetrates a natural opening located on the south side, passes through a mirror-like surface of the water and is reflected from the bottom, painting the Blue Grotto on the island of Bishevo. Underwater crypt, flickering with aquamarine color, recognized as one of the main attractions of Croatia.

Tourists freeze in amazement, admitting that the unusual radiance resembles shots from science fiction films about other worlds, and all visitors to the cave, as if arising from a fairy tale, are delighted with what they saw.

Artificial entry

Initially, only divers could enter the Blue Grotto (Bishevo) through natural openings, and it was they who described in detail the whole fabulous beauty of the underwater attractions at certain times of the day. More than a hundred years ago, a special entrance was built for small boats to conduct excursions for arrivals to admire the unusual miracle of tourists.

blue grotto bishevo photo

The opening is small - its height is about one and a half meters. It is not allowed to use the motor and is prohibited to travel on long boats. Due to the huge number of tourists who are not embarrassed by the paid entrance to the Blue Grotto (Bishevo), it is unlikely to swim in the cool waters.

Green cave

On the island you can visit another cave, the water in which also changes its color due to the optical effect, only to emerald. A shallow rock crypt is no less interesting for travelers than the Blue Grotto (Bishevo).

Photos of unusual caves are in any guide to Croatia, which only fuels the curiosity of tourists who dream of getting to know a miraculous miracle.

Source: https://habr.com/ru/post/G18469/


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