Cres (Italian: Cherso; Ancient Greek: Κρέψα;[3] Latin: Crepsa[3]) is a town located on the island of Cres which is directly off the Istrian Peninsula and in the Kvarner Gulf off the northern coast of Croatia.

As of 2021, the town had a population of 2,716 inhabitants, which makes it the largest municipality on the island.

There is a car park at the entrance to the city, along with multiple restaurants and a gas station.

Upon entering the city through one of the gates, there are narrow paths lined by houses and small stores.

There are also shops and open-air restaurants in which people can sit on the edge and watch the boats come in.