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Cres
A wild, mountainous island of griffon vultures and a quiet Venetian harbour town.
QUICK INFORMATION
- COUNTRY
- Croatia
- REGION
- Kvarner & Islands
- BEST TIME TO VISIT
- May–June and September for quiet coast and walking
- DURATION
- 1–2 days
ABOUT THE DESTINATION
Cres is the second-largest Adriatic island and one of its wildest — a long ridge of limestone mountain, deep bays and forests that shelters a rare colony of griffon vultures. The town of Cres is a quiet Venetian harbour of lanes and arcades, and the island is joined by a narrow bridge to Lošinj, its smaller, greener neighbour.
MAP & LOCATION
Cres
THROUGH THE LENS
From the road
HISTORY & CULTURE
The Story Behind the Place
Cres was settled in antiquity and ruled by Venice from the 15th century, leaving the harbour town its arcaded lanes and loggia. The island has always been sparsely populated, and its remote northern cliffs have preserved the griffon vultures that now symbolise it.
TOP THINGS TO DO
Experiences Not to Miss
TOP ATTRACTIONS
Sights & Highlights of Cres
FOOD & DRINK
WHERE TO EAT
01
Konoba Sveti Mikula — island cooking near Cres
02
Cres town’s harbour restaurants
HOTELS & STAYS
WHERE TO STAY
01
Hotel Kimen — a short walk from Cres town
02
Apartments and rooms in Cres and Martinscica
ITINERARIES
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WEATHER
Cres — Current conditions & forecast
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