CAPTAIN’S ROUTE
AROUND BIŠEVO
The Island of Biševo is located five nautical miles from Komiža.
The island is the birth place of the founder of the US fishing industry.
The renowned Plavac grape variety from the island is used to produce the world famous wine that was enjoyed even at the Vienna Imperial Court.
Biševo boasts an exceptional biodiversity: 480 plant species have been registered here so far!
The first inhabitants of the island were Benedictine monks, and until 1961, the island had its own primary school. Today, there are only about a dozen of permanent residents.
The island is the birth place of the founder of the US fishing industry.
The renowned Plavac grape variety from the island is used to produce the world famous wine that was enjoyed even at the Vienna Imperial Court.
Biševo boasts an exceptional biodiversity: 480 plant species have been registered here so far!
The first inhabitants of the island were Benedictine monks, and until 1961, the island had its own primary school. Today, there are only about a dozen of permanent residents.
EXCURSION DESCRIPTION
Presentation of the gajeta – design, characteristics and purpose. Interesting fishermen’s and pirate stories.
Optionally, you can try your hand at traditional fishing tools and ropes, learn the original terms for the parts of the gajeta, tie nautical knots and, of course, sail to the Island of Biševo.
Sailing in the cove, break for swimming. Tour of the Island of Biševo, Village of Poje on the top of the Island, Church of St. Silvester and the old school, optional lunch at a family farm with indigenous homemade products. (take it easy on the Biševo Plavac wine!).
Return to Komiža in the afternoon.
Optionally, you can try your hand at traditional fishing tools and ropes, learn the original terms for the parts of the gajeta, tie nautical knots and, of course, sail to the Island of Biševo.
Sailing in the cove, break for swimming. Tour of the Island of Biševo, Village of Poje on the top of the Island, Church of St. Silvester and the old school, optional lunch at a family farm with indigenous homemade products. (take it easy on the Biševo Plavac wine!).
Return to Komiža in the afternoon.
TYPE OF EXCURSION: Traditional sailing, history, nature, adventure
ACTIVITIES: Handling ropes and tools, tying traditional knots, sailing, tour of island, swimming, hiking, division of tasks on board - teamwork
DURATION: around 6 - 7 hours
DEPARTURE: from Komiža
MAX NUMBER OF PERSONS: 10 + 2 crewmembers
PRIVATE EXCURSION: on request
PRICE: 375 HRK/person
ACTIVITIES: Handling ropes and tools, tying traditional knots, sailing, tour of island, swimming, hiking, division of tasks on board - teamwork
DURATION: around 6 - 7 hours
DEPARTURE: from Komiža
MAX NUMBER OF PERSONS: 10 + 2 crewmembers
PRIVATE EXCURSION: on request
PRICE: 375 HRK/person
