“Serbia 🇷🇸 ~Krupaj Natural Spring Near Kpynaja”
More hours, and the typical twisty curvy and narrow roadways, got us to this beautiful place, today! The water is amazing. This place did not disappoint, and looks just as good, if not better than the pictures we saw!
We thought for sure we would be the only people going to this remote location, but image our surprise when we showed up, and had to search for a free parking spot! This natural spring is obviously a popular spot for the locals. We can certainly understand why.
Legend says the Homolje Mountains swallowed a large amount of gold and hid it in the Golden Cave deep under the Krupaj Spring, where the treasure is guarded by the aquatic spirit of Tartor. Each year, on the “devils day,” the spirit hits the drums and calls other spirits to a celebration.
Only on that day is the entrance to the mystical cave open. Vlach women who want great power enter the river at night to meet the spirit. In return, the spirit demands a prize, usually a beautiful young woman.
Above the lake rises a picturesque cave, fulfilling the fairy tale-like backdrop. Underneath the lake is a maze of underground canals, which are challenging, even for the most experienced divers. The stream of the spring; 1,427 feet long, confluences with the Krupaj River. A dam built near the spring creates an attractive waterfall as well.
This natural spring also has a small fish farm, with trout in various sizes. There is not much else up there, but one restaurant. We tried to get some coffee, but they were too crowded, so we moved on. It was time to find a hotel for the night. We want to visit the Resava Caves, tomorrow, yet, so we wanted to stay in the area.
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Truly magnificent! No, just looked. It is really really cold water.
That is a wowser. Did you test the water