7 inspirational reasons for camping on Cres

The enchanting island of Cres has it all, including something unique: the Kovačine campsite. This beautiful campsite is rare for its location – in the shade of olive and pine trees, right next to a gorgeous beach. Romantics at heart will also enjoy the fact that the campsite offers wonderful views of the sunset every night, all the while being surrounded by lush, heavenly beauty. We have 7 reasons for you to visit it:

You won’t need to suck in your stomach: most of the beaches on Cres will require some effort to get to, but it will all be worth it: Grabar, Kimen, Valun, Mali Bok, Lubenice, Sv. Blaž – to name only a few of many wonderful beaches to encounter walking along the coast. However, you won’t have to look far to find yourself on one of such beaches. The beautiful and clean Kovačine campsite beach will be just a few steps away.

Although Cres is the largest Croatian island (it shares this title with the island of Krk) and easily accessible to over-worked Europeans, making it one of the favourite vacation spots, it hasn’t fallen victim to mass tourism, which is why it is still an ideal sanctuary, perfect for escaping your daily routine. Step into Kovačine and leave all your worries behind.

The island is home to over 1500 different aromas and rare endemic plant species. Some of them are used in exquisite local dishes and pricey creams that promise eternal youth. Take an aromatherapy bath, enjoy diving into the thick forests of oak and chestnut or macchia shrubs, take a stroll through fragrant lavender fields, all the while listening to birds chirping, or watch dolphins jump in and out of the sea around Cres all year long. There is no doubt that Adam and Eve would choose Cres as their favourite, and the official protector of heavenly gardens.

You won’t regret leaving the sea for a bit. Get ready for an adventure! Cres boasts a network of over 300km well marked hiking and cycling trails, inviting you to enjoy some physical activity. Hikers will be rewarded with amazing views of Krk, Istria, Rab, Rijeka and the sparkling, crystal-clear sea.

Discover the mystic Tramuntana, employ ancient wisdom to resolve its seven labyrinths, boldly explore the enchanting pathway lined with giant oak and sweet chestnut trees, look through the caves and become friends with some of the tamest sheep and donkeys ever! Oh yes, don’t forget to bring a lot of water should you be stopped along the way by the guardians of the forest, the so-called Macmalići.

Look towards the sky and you will quickly notice the silhouettes of these magnificent protected creatures, the griffon vultures, gliding through the clear skies, with wings spanning 3 metres! These charismatic birds are the largest bird species and one of the largest in the world. Visitors to the Kovačine campsite have the perfect opportunity to visit these birds, the symbol of Cres, in their sanctuary located in Beli, unofficially known as “the griffons’ restaurant”.

You’re in luck! The most fascinating source of potable, exquisite quality water in Croatia, also supplying the guests of the Kovačine campsite, is located precisely on Cres! The bottom of the lake is below and its surface above sea level, which makes it a global phenomenon. This giant wonder of nature and source of legends is off limits to visitors, but you can still enjoy views of the lake from the Vrana village.