Places to visit near

Cres

Cres is a town in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County district, Croatia of about 2,289 people. Within 50 km by road there are 100 places to visit: 38 beaches & coast, 21 forts & heritage and 13 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Cres, Svjetionik Hrid Zaglav and Krk Cathedral.

44.9609° N, 14.4125° EPop. 2,289

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Within 30 km79 places
Within 50 km100
Must-see131
Notable66
Best timeOctober to March

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One day from Cres

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:00 pm

80 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Cres
  2. Svjetionik Hrid Zaglavbeach · 1.5 hrs
  3. Cresriver spot · 1 hrs
  4. Church of St. Dunatchurch · 30 min
  5. Krk Cathedralchurch · 30 min
  6. Uvala Meragbeach · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Cres
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Cres?

Cres (river spot, about 10 km), Svjetionik Hrid Zaglav (beach, about 13 km), Krk Cathedral (church, about 18 km), Frankopanski Kaštel (heritage site, about 18 km), City Gate (gateway, about 1 km), Clock Tower (heritage site, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Cres?

100 places on Spotwander: 38 beaches & coast, 21 forts & heritage, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 churches, 7 caves.

Which is the nearest beach to Cres?

Rt Kovačine, about 2 km by road; Rt Gavza (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Cres?

City Gate, about 1 km by road; Clock Tower (0 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Cres?

Start in Cres, visit Svjetionik Hrid Zaglav, then Cres, then Church of St. Dunat, then Krk Cathedral, then Uvala Merag, and drive back — about 80 km by road in all.