Croatian Crossing

I think we passed that small port on our way from Krk to Istria and thought it looked a little tight for us. I will check my maps to make sure and if we go to Cres we would go via Krk having read this story so it has been very useful for us. Just started to rain here! But only showers for the dsy I think. Take care. Roy

Just checked & it was that port we passed. I only saw the signs at the enterance so did not realise it was a wait on the hill! Having said that you will be just as wide as us albiet a little shorter & lighter so I guess we should also manage it. why have you always said you would cross from Krk after doing it! Roy

Hi Roy, Sunny and hot here in Cres today, but cloudy forecast for next week. The first part of the road from Porozino is narrow and in some parts the edge is unguarded. It can be a bit scary at times, especially when meetong oncoming traffic.

Thank you for posting this. We are planning a trip to Camping Slatina next May/June, our caravan is 8' wide and I was planning to take the ferry as above, but think it would be a wiser choice to use the other route, based on your pictures!! Hope you have a great time. Phil

jonray, the road from Krk to Merag is the one that has been improved and widened, and might be your best choice. You have to pay to cross the bridge to the island of Krk ( sign posted 'Otok Krk)', but it's not expensive and you only pay one way. Past the town of Cres the roads vary in width. We had a wing mirror whacked in 2013!

It's all very worth the effort to come here. Once here, as a caravanner you'll be able to explore the island all the way down to Mali Losinj. We haven't been to Slatina but can recommend Jezevac at Cres. The campsites are pleasantly quiet at this time of year and may be busier by June.

Great photos chasncath.

Oops! Late night error - Jezevac is our favourite site on Krk! We're at Kovacine on Cres.

On Wednesday we took the ferry from Merag on Cres to Valbiska on Krk. The journey from Cres town to the ferry is about 10 miles on a good, if steep in places, road (9%). It's more suitable for larger outfits than the Porozina route. Indeed, as you can see it's used by coaches and lorries.

Again you queue on the hill and buy your ticket at the kiosk. Don't be dismayed if you're way back up the hill: the ferry is deceptively spacious.  A trapdoor in the deck opens up to swallow cars, leaving the open deck for caravans et cetera. Here are some photos.

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Disembarking

Krk is connected to the mainland by a bridge just south of Rijeka to complete your journey. We're stopping for a week at the town of Krk before we start our journey home.

Most campsites are starting to close. Here they close on 4 Oct  and 14 Oct on Cres.

Just wanted to thank you, again, for this excellent post which i read avidly and then went to Cres in early June (2016) We stayed at Camp Slatina on a superior pitch, right next to the sea. It was simply stunning, as was the site and  the Island!! We will be going back next year. 

Just wanted to thank you, again, for this excellent post which i read avidly and then went to Cres in early June (2016) We stayed at Camp Slatina on a superior pitch, right next to the sea. It was simply stunning, as was the site and  the Island!! We will be going back next year. 

Glad you liked Cres after our build-up! We'd be setting off ourselve again this September but for ill-heath.