Croatia, located on the Adriatic Sea is a beautiful place with wonderful nature. You will find picturesque nature here in the National Parks. A diverse coastline with over a thousand islands and islets is one of the most beautiful countries in Europe in terms of tourism: well-preserved Roman and Byzantine monuments, charming medieval towns and ports, and seaside landscapes. Beautiful beaches and clear water. The wild areas of the Alps, where mountain rivers have carved deep canyons and picturesque lakes.
Let’s pay attention to the caves! Discover the beauty of the Croatian underground world, rich in caves and grottoes of various sizes. There are caves in Croatia both on the coast and inland, but most of them are also protected.
Most Beautiful Caves in Croatia:
Modrič Cave
The Modrič Cave is located in Rovanjska, just 36 meters above sea level. Untouched nature without of concrete paths, floodlights, and large crowds.
Inside, you will spend two unforgettable hours of your life. After equipping you with speleological gear (helmet with carbide or electric lighting and protective coveralls), we enter the fantastic world of natural creations. You’ll be surrounded by stalactites, stalagmites, columns, jellyfish, squids, red queens, and everything else your imagination can conjure. Cave is the most beautiful in the Mediterranean.
Blue Cave (Biševo)
The tiny islet of Bisevo is only 5 nautical miles southwest of Komiza on Vis Island. Biševo’s Blue Cave it’s a veritable work of art where the sun and the sea splash the canvas with awe-inspiring scenes in vibrant colours, numbers among some of the most famous natural monuments of the Adriatic and certainly among the most beloved tourist attractions.
The specific light effects created by the refraction and reflection of sunlight off the sea floor are especially impressive, forming a surreal blue light that fills the inside of the cave. Blue light appear in the cave at certain times of day – hence the name.
The Blue Cave is a very popular site to visit – so much so that queues of boats can form outside the cave, waiting to go in, and the cave itself can be ‘full’ of boats. We’d therefore recommend visiting “from” as close to the cave as possible.
Jama – Grotta Baredine
Baredine Cave (chor. Baredine Jama-Grotta) located about 30 kilometers from the city of Poreč. The cave is over 130 meters deep, but only 60 meters are open to tourists. The descent is well prepared, but only possible with a guide. The walk takes about 30-40 minutes, but you only walk through a relatively small part and visit five chambers and a lake.
However, it is worth taking into account that the cave is not fully adapted to the needs of disabled people. Rather for families with children. Temperature around 14 degrees. Marvel at the amazing rock formations and sculptures floating in the underground lake.
Odysseus’ Cave
The legend of Odysseus is attributed to the island of Mljet. The karst cave is several dozen meters wide. The island is small (37 km long and 3 km wide) and almost three quarters of its area is covered by forests.
Odysseus’ Cave is attractive to visitors today not only because of the legend, but also because of the beauty of the place itself. You can reach it by sea, by small ship or by yourself. At noon, reflections of sunlight on the water create unique lighting effects. The upper part of the cave has collapsed, so it resembles a wide well or pit. However, in its lower part there is the sea, because the cave is connected to the open sea by a natural tunnel.
Barać Caves
Barać Caves or Barać’s Caves are a group of caves located near the village of Nova Kršlja. Due to the rugged terrain, the Barać Caves are one of the few karst speleological sites in the area that can be reached. A professional guide will take you on a 60-minute walk along an illuminated path among the majestic dripstones and tell you about its creation spanning thousands of years, its geological structure and valuable archaeological finds.
Every part of this natural monument is completely fascinating, from the entrance and the Guano Hall, through the Elephant Feet Hall full of stalagmites, stalactites, and pillars (stalagnates) up to ten metres high, through the former habitat of the cave bear and Dragon’s Throat, all the way to the Hall of Lost Souls.
Pazin Cave
Pazin Cave is a natural cave in the town of Pazin, in the center of the Istra. This monumental cave is a part of the natural complex that includes the Pazin Abyss and the ravine of the river Pazinchica. The cave itself was created as a result of tectonic and hydrological influences, although the local legend says it was created by the giant Ban Dragonja. Visiting the cave will prove to be a fantastic adventure.
During your descent you will first come across the Pazinchica stream. It will follow you deeper underground, along a trail 200 meters long, and lead you into the cave and its eighty meters wide lake. This is where you will be crossing the lake with the help of a zipline in order to get to the lake’s strand. The length of the entire trail is 1 km and you will be descending to the depth of 100 meters.
Vranjaca Cave
Located in the charming Kotlenice region, Vranjaca Cave is a good place for both nature lovers and adventure seekers. This fascinating cave is famous for its magnificent stalactites, stalagmites and underground lakes. Visitors can take guided tours that take them through the cave’s mesmerizing chambers, showcasing intricate formations that have taken thousands of years to develop.
Experienced guides share intriguing stories about the cave’s history. Wandering along the winding paths, you will be enchanted by the play of light and shadow on the cave walls, creating a magical atmosphere that will be almost otherworldly. Well-maintained paths ensure a comfortable visit.
