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View over the village of Valun, Cres Island, Adriatic Sea, Croatia.

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Overview

Cres has a wild, natural allure that鈥檚 intoxicating and inspiring. Sparsely populated, it鈥檚 covered in dense primeval forests, and boasts a craggy coastline of soaring cliffs, hidden coves and ancient hilltop towns. Big skies and huge vistas are very much on the agenda in Cres, and it seems that every road and pathway offers scenery on a very grand scale indeed 鈥� this is some island.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

  • Lubenice Beach

    Lubenice Beach

    Cres Island

    One of Kvarner鈥檚 most remote and beautiful beaches, this secluded cove is accessed by following a steep path through the scrub. The 45-minute descent is a鈥�

  • St Mark's Church

    St Mark's Church

    Cres Island

    The parish church houses the village's main sight: the 11th-century Valun Tablet. Inscribed in both Glagolitic and Latin, this tombstone reflects the鈥�

  • St Mary of the Snow Church

    St Mary of the Snow Church

    Cres Island

    Just inside the main harbour gate, this church is notable for its Renaissance portal with a relief of the Virgin and Child. A glassed-in foyer allows you鈥�

  • Ruta

    Ruta

    Cres Island

    This local collective promotes the island鈥檚 cultural tradition of wool weaving and felting. Using the discarded wool of indigenous Cres sheep, the鈥�

  • Trg Frane Petri膰a

    Trg Frane Petri膰a

    Cres Island

    Right by the harbour, the main town square was the scene of public announcements, financial transactions and festivals under Venetian rule. It鈥檚 now the鈥�

  • Rescue Centre for Griffon Vultures

    Rescue Centre for Griffon Vultures

    Cres Island

    Housed at the Beli Visitor Centre, this place is home to, at last count, six juvenile griffon vultures that are being prepared for tagging and release鈥�

  • Osor Archaeological Collection

    Osor Archaeological Collection

    Cres Island

    On the main square in the 15th-century town hall, this outpost of the Lo拧inj Museum contains a collection of stone fragments, reliefs, ceramics and鈥�

  • Cres Museum

    Cres Museum

    Cres Island

    Housed in the Arsan Renaissance palace just off the harbour front, this local museum is worth the modest entry fee for its 16th-century Venetian鈥�

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