Bijelac

Bijelac is an islet at the western end of the Lastovo archipelago. Its signature feature is an underwater passage that runs right through the islet. Wannadive rates the marine life as outstanding, with shoals and larger fish, and gives an average depth of 14 m and a maximum of 55 m.

Facts

• Region: Adriatic – South
• Area: Lastovo
• Depth: 5–55 m
• Level: intermediate
• Current: low
• Type: reef, cave
• Coordinates: 42.7588, 16.6786 (approximate)
• Highlights: underwater passage through the islet, schooling fish
• Permit: Lastovo Islands Nature Park: diving is only allowed with a guide from an authorised dive centre (the tourist board names centres in Zaklopatica and Pasadur); the park's internal rules require approval and a diving fee set by the park. Check current rules. (Source: Lastovo tourist board; NN 154/2009)
• Issuer / contact: Lastovo Islands Nature Park (public institution)
  • Phone: +385 20 801 252
  • Email: info@pp-lastovo.hr
  • Website: https://pp-lastovo.hr/
• Tips: Inside Lastovo Islands Nature Park: diving only with a guide from an authorised centre.

Sources

• https://tz-lastovo.hr/en/what-to-do/diving/
• https://www.wannadive.net/spot/Europe/Croatia/South_adriatic/Lastovo_Island/Bijelac_reef/index.html
• https://narodne-novine.nn.hr/clanci/sluzbeni/2009_12_154_3811.html