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Croatian island of Cres
19 December 2007
The Croatian coastline is becoming famous for beaches, glamorous yachts and beautiful people but if you want to get away from it all, the island of Cres in the north offers an escape of serene beauty.
A network of walking trails criss-cross this carefully protected landscape and an eco centre run by Dr Goran Susic will help you explore the natural treasures of the island.
A total of seven pathways take walkers across the mountainous landscape and through abandoned villages.
Thousand-year-old walnut, oak, fig and chestnut forests cover the island, which was once occupied by the Romans.
It is also famous for the opportunity to catch a glimpse of the huge griffon vultures with their ten foot wingspan.
Dr Susic told the Sunday Times: "Everyone comes to Croatia for beaches, but who needs them when there's so much beauty inland?"
He offers guided walks from the eco centre, which is based in the hilltop village of Beli.
Cres is easily reached by ferry from Valbiska, which is a half hour drive from the airport at Rijeka.
Category: Istria, Kvarner and North-West & Northern Dalmatia and the islands
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