Cres - Vila Riviera
Coastal beach in Otok Cres, Kvarner · view on map
Cres - Vila Riviera is a managed beach with a concrete shore. It sits in town, and you get there on foot, along the shore. The seabed drops away gently, at under 15°. For anyone arriving by boat, there is mooring on the beach itself. In season it is usually busy, and the prevailing wind blows from the north. Parking at the beach is charged.
Beach facts
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Beach profile: Croatian national bathing water portal (IZOR).
Quality history
Year-by-year table
| Season | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Excellent |
| 2024 | Excellent |
| 2023 | Excellent |
| 2022 | Excellent |
| 2021 | Excellent |
| 2020 | Excellent |
| 2019 | Excellent |
| 2018 | Excellent |
| 2017 | Excellent |
| 2016 | Excellent |
| 2015 | Excellent |
| 2014 | Excellent |
| 2013 | Excellent |
| 2012 | Excellent |
| 2011 | Excellent |
| 2010 | Excellent |
Sample statistics by season
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samples taken | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| E. coli, 95th percentile (CFU/100 ml) | 26 | 22 | 35 | 45 |
| Intestinal enterococci, 95th pct. (CFU/100 ml) | 42 | 37 | 34 | 35 |
EU thresholds for an "Excellent" coastal rating: E. coli ≤ 250, enterococci ≤ 100 CFU/100ml (95th percentile).
Places to stay in Otok Cres
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Classifications follow the EU Bathing Water Directive: each season's rating is based on the last four seasons of samples. Source: European Environment Agency / Croatian national monitoring (Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries).