What Bats Cave Is
Bats Cave is a sea cave on the Karaburun peninsula, inside the Karaburun–Sazan National Marine Park, on the same stretch of cliff-bound coast as the Blue Cave. It's one of a tight cluster of caves that the long-haul Grama Bay tour threads together on its way around the peninsula.
Why It's a Long-Haul Stop
Like the rest of the Karaburun caves, Bats Cave is reached only by committing to the long-haul route, typically the same Grama Bay full-day tour from Himara that also takes in Saint Andrew's Bay and the Blue Cave. If you're based near Vlorë, a half-day RIB tour reaches this part of Karaburun faster than the full crossing from Himara.
What the Stop Is Like
This is a go-inside photo stop rather than a long swim. When the sea is calm:
- The skipper eases the boat slowly through the cave mouth
- You get a few minutes inside to see the interior and take photos
- A waterproof camera or sealed phone case is worth having
Because the cave faces open western water, operators watch the sea state, in choppy conditions the boat may view it from the entrance only, or skip it for the next cave.
Nearby Caves
Bats Cave sits within a few hundred metres of the Blue Cave and the other Karaburun sea caves. Travellers mix the names up constantly, so the simple rule on the boat is to follow the skipper's order, the caves are run as a quick string of stops, each entered in turn when the sea allows.
Want to book this stretch? The Dhërmi → Grama Bay & Blue Cave boat tour covers the Karaburun caves, fixed-price online booking with free cancellation on GetYourGuide.
