Destination field guide
Cres field guide
Cres is a long Kvarner island reached by ferries at Porozina and Merag. This field guide starts with practical services in Cres Town before expanding to the island's smaller settlements, beaches and routes.
What to know
Practical island guidance beginning with emergency help, a pharmacy and public parking in Cres Town.
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Towns and areas
Choose a local hub for more specific guidance around the island.
BelejTown
A southern inland settlement used as the landward approach to Koromačno beach.ExploreBeliTown
A northern hilltop village known for Tramuntana, griffon vultures and a beach below the old centre.ExploreCres TownTown
The island's main service hub, with the old town, harbour, health facilities and regulated public parking.ExploreLubeniceTown
A dramatic cliff-top village above Sveti Ivan beach and Žanja Cove on the west coast.ExploreMartinšćicaTown
A sheltered west-coast village with beaches, a harbour and local industrial and religious heritage.ExploreMeragTown
The eastern ferry gateway linking Cres with Valbiska on Krk.ExploreOrlecTown
An inland plateau village and the principal walking approach to Mali Bok beach.ExploreOsorTown
A historic canal-side town with archaeology, churches, sculpture and the road bridge between Cres and Lošinj.ExplorePorozinaTown
Cres's northern ferry gateway for arrivals from Brestova and access to Tramuntana.ExplorePunta KrižaTown
A remote southern Cres base for wooded paths, indented coves, campsites and quiet coastal exploration.ExploreValunTown
A small west-coast harbour village with pebble beaches and waterfront restaurants.ExplorePlaces by category
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