Polovragi Cave
Polovragi, Romania
A limestone cave at the mouth of the Olteț gorge, visited on short guided tours along lit passages. The Polovragi Monastery stands at the gorge entrance; the forest road into the gorge is narrow.
- Nearest town
- Polovragi, Romania
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 45.2061, 23.7805
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July and October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Romania: Vignette needed for motorways. Buy the e-vignette online before you drive on motorways. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
- Texas GlampingCampsite12 km from Polovragi Cave
- Trei StejariCampsite17 km from Polovragi Cave
- CampingCampsite18 km from Polovragi Cave
- loc de 2 corturiCampsite18 km from Polovragi Cave
- HuluzuCampsite18 km from Polovragi Cave
- Wild campCampsite21 km from Polovragi Cave
All campsites in Romania · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Polovragi Cave?
Polovragi Cave is in Polovragi, Romania, at GPS 45.2061, 23.7805. It is about 9 km from Novaci.
Can you camp near Polovragi Cave?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Texas Glamping, about 12 km away; within 25 km there are 8 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Polovragi Cave?
Polovragi Cave is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Transalpina and the monasteries of Oltenia.
What is there to see near Polovragi Cave?
Places worth a stop nearby: Horezu Monastery (18 km), Transalpina, Urdele Pass (28 km), Cozia Monastery (44 km) and Sarmizegetusa Regia (59 km).
When is the best time to visit Polovragi Cave?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)