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From £77.20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Island Escape

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View of the cove from the cabin (added by manager 26 Mar 2024)

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Sunset over the adriatic (added by manager 26 mar 2024)

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Naturist-friendly site with Adriatic Sea views on traffic-free Biševo
Mezuporat an hour’s walk for boat trips to the Blue Cave
Up-cycled eco-lodges five minutes’ walk from the campsite restaurant

You have to be pretty organised to stay at Island Escape on Biševo, but once you’re there, the place is absolutely worth the effort. For starters, this tiny Adriatic island has no shops and no running water, so you’ll need to bring supplies in with you. Secondly, there’s only one ferry a day from Komiža on Vis, and thirdly, even to get to Vis you’ll need a ferry from Split on the Croatian mainland. And now the pluses of staying at this peaceful spot: only a handful of people live permanently on Biševo, and there’s no traffic, so all you hear is the rustle of pine trees. Quiet Salbunara Bay is a short walk away, where you can eat breakfast and dinner on the roof of the campsite’s restaurant and swim in gentle waves. Constructed with up-cycled materials using a blend of eco-technology and old local knowledge, the site’s handful of stone-and-wood-built cottages sit on tree-shaded terraces in an ancient former vineyard. Surrounded by rosemary bushes, each has spectacular Adriatic views (you can expect colourful sunsets too). Simple furnishings include ergonomic beds, pillows, blankets and mosquito nets, a storage area made with recycled wood, seating and hammocks for chilling in the small private gardens. Camping freezers keep drinks and snacks cool, and steps away from the lodges are basic outdoor shower facilities – water comes from the cistern in the main house.

Site type

Opens 15 May

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
The restaurant is open between 15/05 and 15/09.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
Reception is unmanned after 10 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.

This is a small 'clothes-optional' site (not naturist, but naturist-friendly). The site is only reachable by ferry from Split, parking is available there.

Languages spoken

Croatian

English

German

Italian

Open from Wed, 15 May to Sun, 15 Sept 2024

Open from Thu, 15 May to Mon, 15 Sept 2025

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Beach access

Covered terrace area

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Local produce

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest

Gastronomic delight

Leave the car at home

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

No running water

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Fishing nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

Island Escape

Donja Salbunara 14

Komiža

Split-Dalmatia

Croatia

21485

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Zagreb CEST (GMT+02:00)

GPS

42.98655°N
16.00338°W

Route directions

If you are travelling by car, you will need to leave it in Split as no cars are allowed on the island. From Split, take the ferry to Vis, where you can take a bus from the pier to Komiža, then either take a speedboat or take the local line (Sveti Salvestar) to Biševo and get off at the second stop (Salbunara Bay).

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Considering Biševo is only around four miles long, it packs a surprisingly big punch when it comes to things to see and do. The island’s famed Blue Cave is only accessible by sea, so join a boat trip from Mezuporat (an hour’s walk) to enter the cavern filled with water glowing an eerie deep blue as the sunlight filters in. When a leisurely day on the beach is calling, Salbunara Bay (five minutes) is a tiny and sheltered cove backed by pine trees and has safe bathing for families. Quiet sandy Porat (35 minutes) offers up a couple of relaxed restaurants serving seafood, and in the next bay south, Boštra (40 minutes) is a minuscule pebble beach with pristine water surrounded by cliffs. If you fancy heading inland, follow the spectacular way-marked Biševo Geotrail from Salbunara Bay up to Stražbenica (around an hour), the highest point of the island, for views across the Adriatic to the tiny islets of Palagruža and Svetac. Carry on to Cape Gatula (about 55 minutes further), where you can go underground to explore now-deserted underground bunkers used in the Balkan War.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Kamenice	5.7 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Lucica	5.8 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Gusarica	5.9 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Srebrna	10.4 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Prirovo	10.8 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

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Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
All guests spending the night at the park must present their ID at the reception desk and sign registration forms.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 10 day(s) of arrival.
Modifications are subject to a €20.00 (£17.11) fee.

Dogs

A valid vaccination certificate must accompany your dog.
Dogs are required to wear a muzzle.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

General

Quiet hours must be respected between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m..
Refunds within the indicated cancellation period are only possible if the site is able to relet your unit/pitch.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The restaurant is open between 15/05 and 15/09.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Reception

Reception is unmanned after 10 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.

Safety

Open fires are prohibited.

Taxes

Local city/eco tax is included in the rate.

Vehicles

No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Additional terms

This is a small 'clothes-optional' site (not naturist, but naturist-friendly).

The site is only reachable by ferry from Split, parking is available there.

Payment terms

Does Island Escape have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Island Escape dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Island Escape? Considering Biševo is only around four miles long, it packs a surprisingly big punch when it comes to things to see and do. The island’s famed Blue Cave is only accessible by … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Island Escape?

On-site accommodation

Arrive: Anytime – Anytime

Depart by: Anytime

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Island Escape? From £77.20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.