City break in Cres. Active leisure ideas for Cres - attractions, recreation and nightlife
Cres island is a perfect place for long walks. For example, you can spend a day to explore the local nature park located close to Vrana Lake. The lake is a protected area and there are more than a hundred different birds and some of them are endangered species. For instance, a red heron, small and big white-faced herons and a small cormorant. However, Vrana Lake itself is an interesting attraction. The water is so clean that you can drink it without filtration.
You can't become acquainted with Croatian culture without trying its traditional dishes. While having holidays on Cres, you can have a meal at a restaurant or visit a konoba which is a local … Open
It can be difficult to understand Croatian temper while communicating with locals. On the one hand, Cres is filled with a peaceful atmosphere of relaxation and even sloveliness. A … Open
Local beaches will please those who love to sunbathe in a picturesque place under the wash. Almost all of the beaches are pebble, small and beautiful. One of the most popular places for swimming is a beach near Slatina, a coast close to Valun and a beach in Lubenice. A pebble-sandy beach near Kimen hotel in the capital also deserves your attention. Most of the beaches have shallow water and even inexperienced swimmers will feel comfortable here. There are many secluded bays on Cres where you can swim and enjoy snorkelling. You can buy or rent flippers, a mask and a snorkel in a coastal settlement on the island.
The first settlements appeared on the island in ancient times. The island was under the reign of the Byzantine Empire in the 16th century. There is still some evidence of those times. The … Open
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Cres and surroundings
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National and city parks around Cres
♥ Forest Park 'Kašteja' , 39.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Forest Park 'Busoler' , 40.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Forest Park 'Čikat' , 48.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ National Park 'Brijuni' , 49.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Forest Park 'Pod javori' , 51 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Forest Park 'Kašteja' , 39.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Forest Park 'Busoler' , 40.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Forest Park 'Čikat' , 48.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ National Park 'Brijuni' , 49.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Forest Park 'Pod javori' , 51 km from the center. On the map Photo
Amusement parks near Cres
♥ Amusement park 'Glavani Park' Barban, 34.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Dinopark Funtana' Funtana, 64.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Adventure Park Postojna' Postojna, 91.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Glavani Park' Barban, 34.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Dinopark Funtana' Funtana, 64.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Adventure Park Postojna' Postojna, 91.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
Water attractions around Cres
♥ Water park 'Istralandia' Brtonigla, 75.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Istralandia' Brtonigla, 75.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
Sites around Cres from our surveys on extreme Earth places
Pulska Arena
From the series “Ancient Amphitheaters and Arenas, That Are Still Operational”
Check on the map: Distance from Cres center - 43.1 km.
In Croatia, the most famous and well-preserved amphitheater is to be found in Pula. The construction of the ancient monument had been lasting more than forty years and was completed in 68 AD. Nowadays, it is a permanent venue for theatrical performances, military ceremonies, public gatherings and enchanting concerts. The antique monument is perfectly preserved to this day. All three Roman orders and four towers have miraculously survived. In scale the largest amphitheater in Pula takes the sixth place in the world. …
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Guide to your best city break in Cres - popular places for recreation and leisure. Things to do during the day in Cres - attractions, parks, beaches, aquaparks, racing tracks, biking trails or waterski. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) where to spend your time in the evening (bars, discos, clubs, etc.). We share some good ideas and the question 'What to do in Cres?' disappears immediately.