Baredine Cave, Show cave in Tar-Vabriga, Croatia
Baredine Cave features five decorated chambers spanning 150 meters through limestone passages with an underground lake situated about 60 meters below ground. The natural structure displays different levels with stalactites, stalagmites, and smooth stone walls shaped over thousands of years.
Members of the Poreč Caving Club Proteus discovered a passage to underground lakes in 1973, which led to mapping the cave's full extent. This discovery changed understanding of the local geological system and enabled later development for visitors.
The name comes from a local dialect word referring to untreated land in the surrounding countryside. Visitors notice this connection to the region's rural past when exploring the natural landscape around the entrance.
Visitors can only explore the cave through guided tours offered in multiple languages and running regularly. The temperature stays cool year-round, so bringing a light jacket or sweater is helpful.
The cave is home to a population of cave olms, rare amphibian creatures adapted to the dark underground waters. These overlooked animals are perfectly suited to the cold darkness and form an important part of the hidden ecosystem below.
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