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Location of Cres in Croatia

Cres (Italian Cherso, Latin Crepsa) is an Adriatic island in Croatia. It is one of the northern islands and can be reached via ferry from the island Krk or from the Istrian peninsula (line Brestova-Porozina).

With an area of 405,70 km², Cres is the largest Croatian island, overtaking Krk which is just a bit smaller (but thought to be the largest for years).

Cres and the neighbouring island of Lošinj once used to be one island, but were divided by a channel and connected with a bridge at the town of Osor. Cres's only fresh water source is lake Vransko jezero.

The town of Cres on the same island is inhabited by 2,959 people (2001), located at [44°57′N 14°24′E].

Towns of Cres

There are many towns on the Island that are all connected by a single road that runs down the middle of the island, on one side is the ferry from the main land (Around the city of Pula) and on the other side is the bridge to Mali Losign, which was once connected, but are now separated by a water way, when coming on to the island from the side of Pula you will first encounter Poronzo, a list of the Towns and Descriptions are right Below:

• Poronzo - A small town which simply has the ferry terminal and some small shops.
• Beli - This small town at the end of a long and very narrow road is home to a very famous bird, the endangered Griffon Vulture.
• Cres - See below.
• Orlec - Another small town at the end of a narrow road, also home to the endangered Griffons.
• Valun - This town can be seen on your way to Lubenice (see below) it costs money to park, and no cars are allowed into this city.
• Lubenice - A small mountain town which is also on a narrow road to the top, it is an amazing view on the top and an ancient town, this road is very small, and is not recommended to travell to the top on a rainy day, the view is not good.
• Stivan - On a side street this small town of 16 people is a beautiful town with a very private beach, old houses and a great church and is on the way to many other towns.
• Martinscica - The home of a very large vacation complex, along with beautiful beaches and of course, some very nice cafes.
• Osor - A great town on the edge of Mali Losign, this is a recommended visit, it is historical, and has great restraunts, the view of the water is also very nice.

The Town of Cres

The town of Cres is more like a city and is a great one at that, the center is filled with shops where you can buy clothles and home made olive oil and wine, when you walk into cres the center is tile and is filled with restaurants, it also has a boat dock in the middle of the square, and a movie theater with movies in Croatian.

Construction and Improvements

A massive work effort is taking place on the main road, it is being widened and is being brought further away from the cliffs, because many hand made walls are right up against the roads they must be taken apart and moved back, the road is also cutting out dangerous turns and other threats to those driving.

Lake Vrana

Cres's very own fresh water lake, very highly guarded and illegal to swim or fish in, the quality of the water is top rated and it is one of the deepest fresh water lakes in Eastern Europe, going down 64 meters.

Myth of Lake Vrana:

The myth to Lake Vrana is that there is a castle under the water, and that a rich sister wouldn't give her poor sister money, she was punished by her castle being under water, on some windy days you can hear the bell on top of the tower still ring today.

External links

• [City of Cres]
• [Cres Tourist Board]
• [Island Cres Info]

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