National parks near Cres, Primorje-Gorski Kotar
Cres is one town for park planning. See national parks near Cres — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Cres, Primorje-Gorski Kotar is Brijuni National Park — about 50.8 km (31.5 mi) away, or roughly 1 hr 6 min of driving.
7 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Brijuni, Northern Velebit, Risnjak, Plitvice Lakes, Paklenica, Kornati, and Triglav.
National parks near Cres
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brijuni National Park | 50.8 km (31.5 mi) | 1 hr 6 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Northern Velebit National Park | 54.7 km (34 mi) | 1 hr 10 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Risnjak National Park | 55.1 km (34.3 mi) | 1 hr 11 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Plitvice Lakes National Park | 92.7 km (57.6 mi) | 1 hr 49 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Paklenica National Park | 110 km (68.3 mi) | 2 hr 4 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Kornati National Park | 148 km (92.1 mi) | 2 hr 38 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Triglav National Park | 164 km (102 mi) | 2 hr 52 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Krka National Park | 174 km (108 mi) | 3 hr 1 min | Best as a weekend |
| Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park | 227 km (141 mi) | 3 hr 47 min | Best as a weekend |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park | 245 km (152 mi) | 4 hr 3 min | Best as a weekend |
Towns and cities in Cres
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Cres?
Brijuni National Park, about 50.8 km (31.5 mi) away and roughly 1 hr 6 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Cres in a day?
Brijuni National Park, Northern Velebit National Park, Risnjak National Park, Plitvice Lakes National Park, Paklenica National Park, Kornati National Park, and Triglav National Park — all within about three hours' drive.