Cres

General information

Excellent microclimatic conditions, intact nature and the sea, with almost the entire coast being a beach, excellent visitor and tourist opportunities - accommodation (hotels, apartments, campsites), island atmosphere (night excursions, secluded beaches on an island in front of Cres), domestic ambience (wholesome food - fruit, vegetables, medicinal brandies) - reflect a high level of tourist service and a joyful harmony.

There are many opportunities for those who are keen on sports and recreational activities. Very interesting is the diving school with a long tradition, which offers programs on all levels, from beginners to professionals, but also tennis, miniature golf, table tennis and sea water sports - yachting, windsurfing, underwater fishing. Renting of boats and yachts is also possible.

Traditionally, Cres is the host of a famous regatta event - Cres Cup. Once a week there is a cultural and entertaining program. Regular events include the Reception of Old Ships (2nd/3rd of July), end of tourist season (31st of August), exhibitions entitled Cres, moj skoj (Cres, the Reef of Mine), Creske crkvice (Churches of Cres), and the famous Lubenice Music Nights. In the vicinity of Cres is the village of Orlec (12 km), the natural habitat of white-headed vulture. A special attraction is watching of these rare birds in flight.

Cres ACI Marina has 460 berths in the sea and 200 places on the land.
CRES, a town on the western coast of the island of Cres, in the northern part of a well protected bay; population 2,234. Northern and north-eastern sides of the bay of the same name gently descend toward the sea. At their foot are fertile fields with olive-groves. Chief occupations include farming, vegetable growing (especially after the construction of waterworks from Vransko Lake), viniculture, fishing and tourism. The geographical location, climatic conditions, ferry lines with the mainland and beautiful beaches foster development of tourism. Cres is located on the island road Mali Losinj - Porozina.

[Text by Croatia.hr]