Shpella e Radacit

Radavačka Pećina - Cave of Radac

Useful Information

Location:	North of Peja at Radac. (42.736482, 20.306658)
Open:	Daily 10-17. [2015]
Fee:	Adults EUR 3.50. Groups (10+): Adults EUR 2. [2015]
Classification:	Karst Cave limestone and marble
Light:
Dimension:	L=2.800 m, VR=-40 m, T=12.5 °C, A=580 m asl.
Guided tours:	L=300 m, VR=+25 m, ST=38, D=40min
Photography:
Accessibility:	no, requires basic physical fitness
Bibliography:
Address:	Peja touristic office, no 10 Ismail Qemali, Peja, Kosovo, 30000, Tel: +386-49168566. E-mail:
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History

1968-1972	first exploration of the cave.
2006-present	second exploration.
29-JAN-2016	opened to the public.

Description

Shpella e Radacit (Cave of Radac) is named after the town Radac, where it is located. The cave entrance is at an elevation of 580 m asl at the slopes of Ðutet hill west of town. To get there leave the man road P8 in town to the west and follow the road into the valley of Drini i Bardhë river. At the hydroelectric power station a trail leads up to the cave on the left side of the valley.

This cave is noted for fine speleothems, especially deep rimstone pools. It is a very young show cave, but actually it has been known for a long time. The cave is mentioned various times, mostly for its bats.