Standing on top of the island's highest plateau, our eye can observe the whole of the Bay of Cres, while also discerning the blue shades of the Istrian Peninsula to the west, and the peak of Mount Učka to the north.
Towards the east we can see the Vrana Lake, the island's precious water reservoir, consciously saved in all its ecological integrity. Above us, the white-headed condor lets the wind family, is an eternal traveler and explorer. After being vorn on the island, it leaves these shores and travels first to Greece, contnuing on to Sicily and Spain, and by way of Italy and Austria returns to the landscape that offers the eye magnificent vistas thereby filling the soul with a feeling tranquility and harmony, and built by only the most basic of materials, villages like Orlec, Štivan, Pernat, Belej, Loznati and others, represent the most pristine testimonyof a rural way of life that has managed to remain unspoiled through modern times, while harmony with the nature that surrounds them.
The fruits of the scarce arable land on the island give free rein to the senses that the year's seasons masterfully complement: the smell of roasted lamb, the taste of goat cheese, olive oil, and figs. The open-hearted and sincere hospitality of the native Mediterranean way of life, with tradition and interesting customs that go back centuries.
Towards the east we can see the Vrana Lake, the island's precious water reservoir, consciously saved in all its ecological integrity. Above us, the white-headed condor lets the wind family, is an eternal traveler and explorer. After being vorn on the island, it leaves these shores and travels first to Greece, contnuing on to Sicily and Spain, and by way of Italy and Austria returns to the landscape that offers the eye magnificent vistas thereby filling the soul with a feeling tranquility and harmony, and built by only the most basic of materials, villages like Orlec, Štivan, Pernat, Belej, Loznati and others, represent the most pristine testimonyof a rural way of life that has managed to remain unspoiled through modern times, while harmony with the nature that surrounds them.
The fruits of the scarce arable land on the island give free rein to the senses that the year's seasons masterfully complement: the smell of roasted lamb, the taste of goat cheese, olive oil, and figs. The open-hearted and sincere hospitality of the native Mediterranean way of life, with tradition and interesting customs that go back centuries.