Why visit
Why visit Griffon Vulture Sanctuary, Beli
The cliffs of northern Cres are home to one of the last European colonies of griffon vultures — the birds have a 2.8-metre wingspan and feed almost exclusively on the carcasses of the island's free-roaming sheep. Eco-Centre Caput Insulae in the tiny village of Beli runs a rescue and information centre where you can see rehabilitating birds up close, then hike a marked forest trail to viewpoints where you'll almost certainly spot vultures riding the coastal thermals..
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Estimated visit
3 hours
Best season
Spring or autumn
Where
Beli, Cres, Croatia
Category
Nature Park
History
The cliffs of northern Cres are home to one of the last European colonies of griffon vultures — the birds have a 2.8-metre wingspan and feed almost exclusively on the carcasses of the island's free-roaming sheep. Eco-Centre Caput Insulae in the tiny village of Beli runs a rescue and information centre where you can see rehabilitating birds up close, then hike a marked forest trail to viewpoints where you'll almost certainly spot vultures riding the coastal thermals.
“Griffon vultures on Cres can drop dead from shock if they're startled off their cliffs before their first flight — please respect signs and don't approach nests.”
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