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Things to do in Istria, Croatia: The Best Caverns & Caves
Discover the best top things to do in Istria, Croatia including Jama - Grotta Baredine, Festinsko Kraljevstvo, Pazin Cave, Pazin Abyss, Mramornica Cave, Romuald's Cave.
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1. Jama - Grotta Baredine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 818 reviews
Baredine Cave Protected morphological monument of nature Meet the mystical world of nature which has been developing for thousands of years, far away from the light of the day and the human eye. Visit the underworld the Baredine Cave. This cave is a treasure chest of stalagmites and stalactites, underworld sculptures created through time by the patient work of water. Visit The cave is geomorphological monument of nature since 1986, and it has been opened for visitors since 1995. The sightseeing lasts 40 minutes; visitors descend along a 300m long pathway up to 60m below the ground and an underground lake and visit five beautifully decorated chambers. The cave is well lit and equipped, the paths and stairways have firm railing, and the temperature is very pleasant at 14˚C. Next to the cave are a free parking lot (for cars and buses), a reception, a coffee-bar/buffet, speleo-gallery, souvenir shops, children play ground, and area with domesticated animals and a pick-nick area
Reviewed By Brittany_11_10 - Los Angeles, United States
What Jama might lack in size, it more than makes up for in two other areas. First off, you can see the vulnerable (per the IUCN) "human fish" or olm. This little creature is pretty incredible, and endemic to water, in caves, in only Croatia and parts of neighboring countries (Italy, Slovenia and Bosnia). Secondly, the guide we had was excellent. Very knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about caves, caving, the human fish... I've been to many-a-cave in numerous countries, and our guide here was one of, if not the most, knowledgeable and informative. I definitely learned more than I was expecting to. Tickets are 75kn/adult, and our tour was about an hour (though our group asked him heaps of questions, so maybe the tour is usually a little shorter than that). Everything is kind of a ghost town--during winter and during The Covid--so now is definitely the time to go. (Just email or call a day ahead of time to set up a tour). Highly recommend for fans of caves and/or weird, cool species you can't see too many other places. Oh, one last note: to contradict what a reviewer a few down said about this cave not being for the faint of heart or those who are claustrophobic, I didn't think it was claustrophobic at all. Granted, I'm not prone to claustrophobia in the slightest, but I've definitely been in caves with smaller rooms and tighter passages, and I wouldn't think this would be too confining for others. There are a good number of stairs, but the guide will let you take your time walking up them.
2. Festinsko Kraljevstvo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 64 reviews
Reviewed By billys122 - Oxford, United Kingdom
The cave itself is great to walk around, easy for people of any age and a lot to see. We went 22/9/18 the tour guide really made this place special, very fun and informative with great sense of humour really made the trip memorable. The outside area has to be seen to understand, I have never seen pumpkins used in such a multitude of ways. Made into so many fun characters with such great imagination. Didn’t stop smiling the whole time.
3. Pazin Cave
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 106 reviews
Pazin cave is a natural speleological object, with guides followed a slight descent into the canyon of the riverbed pazincica, the underground part of the trail is about 200 m long and it ends with a big hall and an underground lake, there are two small zip line inside the speleological object which transfer visitors to a sandbar of the underground lake. Speleo adventure in Pazin Cave is an unforgettable, fun and educational experience for all ages. Because of the limited number of visitors you need to book !!! For children 8 years and over !!!
Reviewed By GrandTour798400
An amazing tour of the caves, great tour guides who looked after our every step, a tough climb in and out of the cave so be prepared for some physical activity.
4. Pazin Abyss
5. Mramornica Cave
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 23 reviews
