Municipality of Perušić - Cave Park Grabovača
Placed not far from the centre of Perušić, visitors can experience the beauty of the only cave park in Europe called Cave Park Grabovača. There are 29 speleological objects, and the most famous one being Cave Samograd, in which the archaeologists found pottery that is older than Roman times. The cave park offers well-designed educational programmes and facilities (especially for children) and hosts international volunteers in the summer months.
Kaniža bb Perušić - Croatia/ Lika-Senj County
Tourist experience: Cave Park Grabovača provides numerous and various facilities for visitors: from educational trails and programmes, hiking and biking trails, sports fields, to major tourist attractions such as cave Samograd and viewpoint Ploče. Advent at Grabovača was highlighted as a favourite event by the majority of the locals. There are also other events happening at the park throughout the year, such as Summer Vibe Festival, International Bat Night, Easter Fair – Zeko Fest, etc.
Spoken languages: English, Croatian
Experience duration: 1 day
Opening: Mon-Sun 10am-6pm
Booking: For groups larger than 10 people, booking is required
Less than 20 min by walk from the nearest accommodation, car parking or bus station
Accessibility: Cave Samograd is not accessible to people with mobility problems.
Tourist contact: Cave Park Grabovača
Cultural immaterial heritage: Historical itinerary, Local traditions or legend, Local events (theatre, music, dance, exhibitions), Local markets
Natural heritage: Parks, Naturalistic itineraries, Caves, Flora, Fauna, Hiking trails, Speleological object
Hidden tangible patrimony: Landscapes, Pathways
Experiences: Handicraft laboratories, Cycling, hiking, trekking, adventure motor, jeep safari, rafting, walking, exploring, Cave exploration, Walking
Form filler: Anita Ladišić