Grapčeva Cave
Grapčeva špilja
A prehistoric cave on Hvar's south slope, where Neolithic painted pottery was found. It is famous for one of the oldest boat images in the Adriatic.
Grapčeva Cave is an important Neolithic site in the Adriatic region. The painted pottery found here gave its name to the "Hvar culture". One shard, dating to about 3500 BC, is decorated with a sailing boat, which is considered one of the oldest images of a ship in Europe. The cave contains a hall with stalactites. Visitors usually set out from the abandoned village of Humac and walk about 30 minutes with a pre-booked guide to reach the entrance. It is open in summer, and the schedule should be confirmed with the Jelsa Tourist Office. It suits visitors interested in archaeology and caves.
Opening hours
Summer guided tours by reservation
Nearby sights
- Humac
- Jelsa
- Vrboska
- Stari Grad & Stari Grad Plain
- Sveti Nikola Peak
- Sveta Nedjelja
- Tvrdalj Castle, Stari Grad
- Dubovica Beach