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.

It's prohibited to herd cattle and make fires around the lake. You can damage the local unique ecosystem which combines the Mediterranean swamp, plains and seacoast. There are also pike, carp, tench and even eels in the lake. But fishing is strictly prohibited here. However, you can enjoy sea fishing on Cres. Of course, you can fish from the shore but fishing in the open sea gives an unforgettable experience. Moreover, you can ask local inhabitants about fishing subtleties. All the necessary fishing equipment can be bought or rent in one of the sea settlements on the island.

Locals believe that you can hear the sound of a bell from the bottom of the lake. According to the legend, there were two rich sisters who owned a castle. One of them wanted to own all the possessions and she killed her sister. She was punished for cruelty and severe earthquake and a flood destroyed the castle. This is how the lake appeared. Moreover, it is said that you can hear the sound of a bell from the bottom of the lake. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

However, Lake Vrana is not the only place on Cres where you can walk. There are more than twenty routes on the island. You can just walk for an hour and go on a camping trip for several days. If walking is too exhausting for you, rent a bike, a motorbike or a car. But you should remember that you can't use a car in all of the local settlements.

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.

Diving is also popular on Cres. There is a diving centre on the island where you can undergo training and get an international certificate which allows diving anywhere in the world. You can dive on Cres or visit nearby Istria, Lošin or Krk islands. However, not only divers should visit the nearby islands. Those who want to enjoy virgin nature and admire the medieval attractions should visit the islands. Be sure to go on a sightseeing tour around the shores of Cres and Loši where you can take amazing pictures. If you are fond of sports, Cres is a perfect place for you. You can play football, basketball, table tennis or try sailing and golf on the island. If you love night parties, don't pass by Timun bar and Stala dancing club in Cres town. Most of the parties are held on the local beaches which become open-air dance floors at night.