Vrelo Cave

One of Croatia's display caves is the stunning Vrelo Cave, which is located near the little town of Fuzine. It's easy to see why it's known as the show cave, with two stunning rooms that fascinate visitors and a 30-meter lake. Visitors can experience brilliantly displayed speleothems as well as many other magnificent elements inside the chambers, which are illuminated with artificial cave lighting.

The cave, which was formed roughly 4 million years ago in limestone, is rich in cave formations such as stalagmites and stalactites. During the construction of the Bajer accumulation lake in the 1950s, the cave was unintentionally discovered. A mountain spring runs through the cave, which, in addition to giving it a fairytale feel, also floods it during extremely wet periods. Cave spiders, butterflies, and bats are among the fauna that call the cave home. Vrelo is Europe's only cave that is accessible to anyone, including children, the elderly, and wheelchair users.

This is owing to the cave's gentle terrain, which has no steps. It is only a short car journey from the Adriatic, making it an ideal day trip destination for those visiting Rijeka's streets or touring the Istrian peninsula. Vrelo provides much-needed comfort throughout the hot summer months with its soothing shade and moderate temps. Aside from cave exploration, you can spend the day on a ferry over the beautiful Bajer lake or visit the lovely village of Fuine, where locals celebrate the New Year at midday.

Vrelo means 'spring,' and there is a cave spring nearby that is said to contain therapeutic waters for a variety of ailments. This cave has become a popular for those seeking a quiet and unspoilt natural refuge due to its year-round still, placid waters.

Location: Fužine, Croatia