Tourist guide - Cres - Cres, Croatia

Lubenice is a small village situated on the west side of the island of Cres. The village is situated on a cliff that rises 378 meters above the sea. Although today Lubenice has only 24 inhabitants, due to its excellent strategic location, the village has been inhabited for more than 4,000 years. Numerous tumuli from the Iron and Bronze age, as well as amphorae, money, and jewelry from ancient times, witness the rich history of Lubenice. In Lubenice there are a medieval fortress, remainings of a medieval wall, a medieval town gate, and houses that give the village the spirit of the Baroque. Although the village is small, there are several churches in it. We recommend visiting the church of th...

Lubenice is a small village situated on the west side of the island of Cres. The village is situated on a cliff that rises 378 meters above the sea. Although today Lubenice has only 24 inhabitants, due to its excellent strategic location, the village has been inhabited for more than 4,000 years. Numerous tumuli from the Iron and Bronze age, as well as amphorae, money, and jewelry from ancient times, witness the rich history of Lubenice. In Lubenice there are a medieval fortress, remainings of a medieval wall, a medieval town gate, and houses that give the village the spirit of the Baroque. Although the village is small, there are several churches in it. We recommend visiting the church of the Blessed Virgin Mary with a bell tower from the 18th-century. In the summer, Lubenice becomes the center of the island of Cres during traditional festival Lubenice music evenings. About 40 minutes' walk from Lubenice is one of the most beautiful beaches in the world - beach St Ivan.