Grabovaca Cave Park
The only park in Croatia dedicated to caves, with nine of them in one small hill.
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Grabovaca is a small hill near Perusic containing nine known caves and pits within a very small area, which is why it was made a park - the only protected area in Croatia set up specifically around caves rather than a landscape. Samograd, the show cave, is the one open to general visitors: a large entrance shaft leads into chambers with formations, and it has been visited since the nineteenth century, with a description published in 1898. The other systems, including Medina and Amidzina, are open only to organised speleological trips. A visitor centre at the foot covers karst formation and the underground fauna of Lika.
What you actually see
- Nine caves in one small hill - the reason the park exists.
- Samograd as the show cave - visited and described since the 1800s.
- Restricted systems alongside - open only to caving trips.
- A visitor centre on karst - the geology and underground life of Lika.
When to go
April to October; tours are seasonal. Half a day.
Honest expectations
Only one cave is open to general visitors; the others need arrangement and equipment. The path to Samograd is uphill and the descent inside is on steps. Hours are reduced outside summer.
Nearby
Plitvice is north-east; Gospic and Velebit are south.
What to pack for Grabovaca Cave Park
Chosen from what this place is for. Tap a kit for the full checklist.
Opening times, ticket prices and seasonal closures change - check the official source before you go: official site.