Å tivan is listed as one of the waypoints on the Via Apsyrtides, Stage 6. Those wishing to book a hotel in Stivan can then continue their accommodation search.
Culture
The parish church of St. John in Å tivan was built at the end of the 18th century.
The church has a detached bell tower, separated from the church building by a road.
The All Saints Chapel in Å tivan is a protected immovable cultural asset registered under the designation Z-1849.
The local parish in Štivan is dedicated to St. John the Baptist. The settlement also includes the chapels of All Saints and St. Vid, who is also locally known as St. Blaž.
A water source is designated next to the church in Å tivan.
History
Å tivan developed through the expansion of the village of Sv. Ivan (Gornje Selo).
Dinko Muškardin was Štivan’s long-serving parish priest and an enthusiastic beekeeper.
His innovative work laid the foundations of modern Croatian beekeeping.
Landscape
The valley in which Štivan developed ends at Marašćica Bay.
Cuisine
On Cres, local producers present products and delicacies such as olive oil, figs, cherries, lemons, wool and wooden handicrafts, as well as traditional handicrafts and dishes prepared in the traditional manner.
