The diversity of the largest Croatian island has already charmed thousands of tourists, who every year return totally refreshed from their holidays. The island is connected to Rijeka via the Krk Bridge, and the ferry line between Baška and Lopar means that Krk is connected to neighbouring Rab.
Nature has granted Krk with a wide variety of expressions – on the north western side stone prevails, and the coast is exposed to the wind. The west and southwest sides are green, alternating between woods and fertile fields. Each settlement, and Krk has seventy different villages, exudes a special charm that will persuade you to come back to visit.
The larger places are Omišalj, Krk, Malinska, Njivice, Punat, Vrbnik and Baška. The entire island has a hundred year old tradition of catering for tourists, and you can find accommodation in one of the numerous hotels, seaside resorts, tourist villages or auto camps, and the number of villas and family households is growing every day.
If you take the bridge to Krk you will first of all reach Omišalj, which has extended on an elevation above the wide gulf already for 10 centuries. The international airport is nearby. Omišalj was the centre of Glagolithics, and today is a famous tourist resort with beautiful beaches and a thick conifer forest. As a result of being at a height above sea level, the town walls provide an impressive view of Rijeka, Opatija and Cres. In addition to engaging in water sports in Omišalj, it is possible to find relaxation in the tennis, mini golf and sailing. The inhabitants are keen on tradition, and participating in the Bodul regatta is a special experience, as are the celebrations at the time of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary when local traditions are performed on the streets. Thick walls from the Roman period today still encircle the town of Krk. With the atmosphere of a typical Adriatic town, Krk has adapted well to its role as the administrative centre of the island, thanks to which it is able to provide all the services required by the modern person. The beautiful beaches shaded by pine trees, hospitable hosts, and good all day entertainment will quickly persuade you to like this town. If you are a history lover, it will seem as if the entire the island of Krk has been created for you, where just in the town alone you can find remains of a Roman village and a well-preserved tower from the Middle Ages. Whilst exploring the old town centre you can see the Cathedral of the Assumption of Our Lady (from the 12th century), which holds valuable works of art.
Baška is the Queen of tourism in these parts. With its beautiful sandy beach and clean sea this town falls into the class of one of the most beautiful summer holiday spots in the Mediterranean. The compact streets and tall houses in the old part of the town will remind you of past times, and today there are modern villas on the other side of the bay. Baška has a number of hotels, auto camps and nudist beaches.
Jurandvor is a fifteen-minute walk from Baška, in whose church St Lucy the Baška tablet was found, a valuable Glagolithic monument from the 12th century. The town’s main beach is almost 2 kilometres long and for years has had a Blue Flag, which proves how clean the sea is. The wind that blows from Velebit makes waves that guarantee surfers have a great time, and ensures that lovers of air sports are able to have a relaxing time kite flying or parachuting. The large number of hours of sunshine and beautiful surroundings has made Malinska a desired resort by many lovers of the Adriatic. Although it continues with its tradition as a fishing village, Malinska offers its visitors a variety of forms of entertainment from sports to wild nights out.
Punat is a typical Mediterranean village with pretty beaches, narrow streets and hidden inns that offer local delicacies. In the town, there are a number of buildings preserved from the Middle Ages, Baroque and Roman periods; and on the nearby island of Košljun, the Franciscan monastery has a valuable literary, ethnographic and sacral collection as well as an interesting museum. Punat has the largest marina in Croatia, and offers a high level service to sailors and naturally protected moorings for their boats.
Stara Baška is ten kilometres further on, and a picturesque fishing village with pretty pebbly beaches. The aromatic plants that grow on the surrounding meadows are especially prized. You can find accommodation in one of the apartments, studios or rooms in Stara Baška.
Vrbnik, a town above the sea, is located at 48 metres above sea level and famous for having the narrowest street in the world. Here those visitors who want great company, natural food and good wine will return, where the most well known wine is the Vrbnik Žlahtina.
