1 stops in walking order

Lake

This freshwater lake sits in the middle of the island of Cres, its bottom 61 metres below sea level — a cryptodepression whose freshness is a genuine geological mystery (nobody quite knows why it hasn't gone salty). It's the only source of drinking water for both Cres and Lošinj. Swimming and boating are banned to protect the water, but you can hike or drive to a viewpoint above it, and combine the visit with the beautiful abandoned village of Lubenice on the coast.

~1 h at this stop