Cres is an island located in the Adriatic Sea off the coast of western Croatia. It is situated in the Kvarner Gulf and ranks among the northern islands of this region. The island falls within the Primorje-Gorski Kotar administrative region.
Cres is accessible by ferry from several points: Rijeka on the mainland, Krk island to the north, and the Istrian peninsula. These ferry connections make the island reachable for visitors and residents traveling from nearby Croatian coastal areas.