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Visit the island of Cres in Croatia
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This trend includes the historic city of Dubrovnik and other coastal destinations. While these places are undeniably beautiful and worth visiting out of season, right now, locals are giving the hordes of tourists the evil eye.
That’s where the beautiful island of Cres comes into play and while it is among the largest islands in Croatia, somehow, it is off the beaten tourist path right now. This makes it the ideal location for anyone seeking a relaxed island vacation in the warm summer sun. Cres features idyllic beaches around its shores while being surprisingly affordable for everyone.
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About the ‘forgotten’ island
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While all destinations in the Mediterranean feature great local food and wine, Cres is amazingly affordable, with cappuccinos selling for around $1.50 and meals for $5. Wine lovers can even buy a whole crate of excellent wine for a mere $10.
Besides food and drink, the island’s coasts also feature excellent hotels like the recommended Hotel Kimen by the sea. Moreover, vacation rentals throughout the island are also cheap. For solo travelers on a budget, Cres offers cheap camping, like Camping Zdovica by the sea, where a camping spot costs only $10. Camping here allows travelers to gaze at the stars at night and wake up in a seaside paradise in the morning.
What’s the summer temperature like?
While many European destinations are cooking right now, Cres sees summer temperatures in the 80s and 90s making for perfect on-the-beach weather. These lower temps make the island a wonderful place to explore right now.
Other attractions in Cres, Croatia
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Among the sites worth visiting are the 16th-century Venetian Tower and the Arsan Palace, which hosts the Cres Museum with its weapons, local costumes and other historical items. In the north of the island, hikers can enjoy the trails heading through the Tramuntana forest.
Birders can watch the griffon vultures nesting on the cliffs near the village of Beli. Meanwhile, the hidden Sveti Ivan beach nestles in a cove below the medieval hilltop town of Lubenice. Moreover, the biggest city on the island is also named Cres and has many exciting attractions to explore.
However, the tiny village of Osor is a must-visit despite its population of less than 30 residents. The town offers travelers access to ancient caves, walkable historic streets and beautiful beaches lapped by turquoise waters.
On your next visit to Croatia, take time to visit the beautiful, under-the-radar island of Cres for a unique and wonderful vacation. Find out more on the Croatian tourism guide here.
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