Biserujka Cave

Biserujka sits under a field on the northern part of Krk, a compact cave of about a hundred metres with several chambers holding stalactites, columns and flowstone in good condition, reached by a staircase and walked on a fitted path. Its older name was Vitezica, and the current one comes from a story that pirates hid treasure - biser meaning pearl - in it; nothing has ever been found. It was fitted with lighting and opened as one of the earlier show caves in this part of Croatia. Bones of small mammals and remains from earlier periods have come out of the deposits.

What you'll find

• A compact show cave - about a hundred metres with several chambers.
• Stalactites and flowstone - well formed and undamaged.
• A pirate treasure story - the source of the name, and nothing more.
• A fitted path and lighting - installed for guided visits.

When to go

April to October; tours are less frequent off season. An hour.

Good to know

The visit is about twenty to thirty minutes and the cave is small. Access is guided only. Steps in and out make it unsuitable for poor mobility. It is cool inside year round.

Nearby

Dobrinj is south; Vrbnik is on the eastern coast.

Key facts