Grotte nel Quarnaro

Caves and Lighthouses

Explore the rugged maritime heritage and geological wonders of Istria and the Kvarner Gulf. This collection features 19th-century Austro-Hungarian lighthouses like Porer and Marlera, which continue to guide ships through the Adriatic. Complementing these coastal landmarks are subterranean sites, including the paleontologically significant Jama Čampari on Cres and the vibrant sea caves of Krk, showcasing the region's diverse karst landscape and historic architectural legacy.

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Svjetionik Rt Prestenice

Active stone lighthouse built in 1872, situated on the northern coast of Cres island near the Porozina ferry port.

Lighthouse Porer

Built in 1833 on a small islet, this lighthouse features a 35-meter-tall stone tower and marks the southern tip of the Istrian peninsula.

Kingdom of Feštini

A charming cave and the subject of many legends, with many picturesque stalactite and stalagmite formations. Facilities for kids.

Svjetionik Rt Crna Punta

A 19th-century stone lighthouse located on a rocky headland near Koromačno, constructed in 1873 to guide vessels through the Raša Channel.

Svjetionik Rt Marlera

Situated on the southeastern tip of Istria, this lighthouse was built in 1882 to aid navigation through the Medulin archipelago.

Blue Cave

A sea cave at the foot of the Lubenice cliffs on Cres, accessible via a narrow tunnel that reveals a cavern illuminated by blue light.

Modra špilja

A sea cave on the island of Krk, known for the blue reflections created by sunlight entering through underwater openings.

Svjetionik Rt Verudica

Built in 1881, this lighthouse stands on a small peninsula near Pula, featuring a square stone tower attached to a keeper's dwelling.

Juranska Peć

A karst cave located in the central Istrian region near the village of Juran.

Jama Čampari (Banićeva pećina)

A 100-meter deep vertical pit on Cres island, notable for the discovery of four 12,000-year-old brown bear skeletons within its depths.