Merag, Port settlement in Cres, Croatia.
Merag is a small port settlement on the eastern coast of Cres Island with traditional stone houses and a natural bay. The place functions mainly as a docking point for ships and ferries that connect the island to the mainland.
Merag developed as a stopping point for ships on ancient trade routes through the Adriatic. The settlement played an important role in supplying and exchanging goods between islands and coastal communities.
The village revolves around fishing and connection to the sea. People here follow traditions deeply tied to the water and what it provides.
Ferry connections run on a regular schedule throughout the day, so it helps to check the departure times before arriving. The small harbor is easily accessible on foot and offers basic services for travelers.
On calm days, you can observe the boundary line between the Kvarner Gulf and the open Adriatic from here, where water colors shift noticeably. This feature becomes especially visible at certain light angles during early morning or evening hours.
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