From Cres town go south and before Vransko lake turn left to Orlec. In the village still lives about 150 inhabitants, and it lies about 240 m above the sea level and it has no port.

The settlement was known from the 16th Century as a resident of Dalmatia which fled from the Turks to the island. The name derives from Croatian word “Orao”, which means eagle. Sure, there can also be meant griffon vulture.

The residents live here solely by the sheep farming. Many ancient stone walls bear witness to it.

The focus is the parish church of St. Anthony. Anthony, the patron saint of livestock breeders. This came around 1700 from the Franciscan monastery after Cres Orlec. The interior walls of the church were painted by a Slovenian painter in 1958 and shows the population of Orlec, in their national costumes. The church has a bell tower.

>== Here is Orlec located ==

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How to get to Orlec

From Cres, take the main road 100 towards the south. Shortly after the tap Valun turn right after Orlec.

Map of Orlec

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Pictures of Orlec

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History of Orlec

According to a tradition the village is established in the 16th century. At that time, it was residents of the Dalmatian from hinterland which fled from the Turks. They settled down in Orlec.

Their folk dress, dances and songs are still in their homeland.

What to see in Orlec

• Church in Orlec
• War Memorial (just opposite the church)
• The Bay of Orlec is a vulture conservation area, you can always take a vultures circling.

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Accomodations in Orlec

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Weather in Orlec

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Cultural events in Orlec

On the 17th of January, the patron saint of St. Anton is celebrated.

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