Lubenice - Croatia's
secluded beach!

Lubenice seated at the top of a sheer rock on the western side of Cres, one of the largest of the thousand islands of the Croatian Adriatic, 378 meters above the sea level, this 4000 years old town has now no more than forty souls and a most peculiar position. Its strange name (meaning "watermelons" in Croatian) is probably derived from a Latin word "hibernicius" meaning "wintry", probably due to the wind that seldom ever stops, or not so rare occurrences of a harsh winter with snow.

When speaking of this place many will tell you about the past, rarely anyone about the present, and none about the future. You may though hear an incidental remark about this all passing away - just like all the old people do. No man here is less than 65 years old, living "day in-day out", with strong belief in God.

There are five churches and chapels, the oldest one dating back to 15th century. It’s almost like having a church of your own.

Down below, at the foot of the old town, a small bay with the most wonderful beach of St. John (Sv. Ivan) is situated. It takes about 45 minutes to walk down and about one hour to climb back up. The beach is often visited by yachts. It is a virgin beach with clear water and aquatic life of an aquarium.

Lubenice is a special, isolated place with a feel of mystery and solitude.

Map of Cres and Losinj islands!
A portion of North Adriatic map with Cres-Losinj archipelago. Location of this old town is marked on the map on the west coast of Cres.
Aerial photography of the place!
Most prominent and important features of Lubenice are marked and described on an aerial photography.
The gallery!

Cres island beaches:
Southern end of the Cres island has a camping Baldarin and a popular beach near camping Kovacine, just outside Cres town.

How to get there?
Jadrolinija Rijeka
Blue Line International
Venezia Lines
Losinjska Plovidba

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