BASIC INFORMATION AND LOCATION

Krk is the second largest Croatian island located in the Kvarner archipelago. It has a total of about 20,000 inhabitants, and its administrative center is the city of Krk. The quickest way to get to the island of Krk by car is by taking the highway via Karlovac to Rijeka and then from Rijeka to the Krk bridge that connects the island of Krk to the mainland. From the direction of Slovenia, choose the Rupa border crossing and continue towards Rijeka, and for arrivals from Italy, choose the Kozina border crossing and also continue towards Rijeka. Arriving by bus or train is planned to Rijeka and then transfer to Krk. From the port of Rijeka, a boat trip to Krk is also planned, and boat lines also connect Krk with the island of Cres (Valbiska-Merag line) and Rab (Valbiska-Lopar line). Choosing to travel by plane is the fastest way to get to Krk, because Rijeka Airport is located there next to the village of Omišalj.

DESTINATIONS - PLACES IN THE REGION/ISLAND

As a tourist center in Croatia, the island of Krk is known in Europe and beyond. The tourist offer is extremely rich and there are several settlements that stand out for the quality of their content. The city of Krk is the administrative center of the island, but also a tourist destination with many interesting and cultural sights. Well-known places with a long tourist tradition for tourists are Baška, Malinska, Njivice and Šilo. Omišalj, Punat, Vrbnik, Dobrinj and Klimno are also famous for their exceptional historical and cultural heritage and rich tourist offer.

CULTURE, HISTORY AND SIGHTS

The first inhabitants of the island of Krk were the Illyrian tribes, the Greeks and later the Romans, and the Croats inhabited the island around the 6th century. During the later Middle Ages, Krk was under the administration of the noble Frankopan family, which originated from that island, and according to the extent of its possessions and political influence, it was one of the leading families in Europe at the time. After them, the Venetians will occupy the island and until the middle of the 20th century, the authority over Krk will change several times between different countries and rulers. There are really many church sights on the island and viewing the wealth of sacred art and architecture is possible when visiting the churches in Omišlja, Malinska, Krk, Punt, Vrbnik, Baška and Dobrinje. Many places have local museums or galleries where you can learn a lot about the island's history and culture, and the discovery of the Krk inscription and the Bašćanska tablet as epigraphic monuments tells a lot about the centuries-old Glagolitic tradition, which is interesting to visitors.

BEACHES

The island of Krk has one of the cleanest beaches in all of Croatia (a total of 15 of them have a blue flag) with a very high level of offer, and the swimming season already opens in the spring. Some of the most famous and beautiful beaches are Pesja, Jadran, Rupa, Vela plaža, Dražica, Dunat, Pećine, Soline, Glavotok and many others. There are also many beaches for dogs on the island.

OTHER CONTENTS

The offer of the island of Krk is very diverse. Those who want an active vacation can choose sports such as tennis or beach volleyball, and the offer of water sports is not far behind - jet skiing, water skiing, parasailing, etc. Diving or fishing are also common activities on the island, and there are a large number of centers and clubs throughout Krk to choose from. The program of cultural events is really diverse and visitors can choose between folk festivals, concerts, fishermen's nights, plays, performances by folklore groups, klapa evenings... Numerous beauty and wellness centers are more and more common on offer and health tourism is being paid more and more attention due to its benefits. Mediterranean climate. Almost every place has a restaurant or tavern where you can enjoy the healthy and delicious delicacies of the native island cuisine, while the nightlife in certain centers such as Baška, Krk or Malinska takes place almost every day.

WHAT TO DO AND EXCURSION/SIGHTSEEING OPPORTUNITIES

In many places on the island of Krk, you can see the old town centers and enjoy seeing the historical and cultural heritage. The other Kvarner islands are also close, so you can go on a boat trip and visit some of the beautiful places on Cres, Rab, Lošinj or Pag. There are also a number of small, lesser-known islets nearby that can be a great destination for a day trip. Very popular forms of excursions at sea can also be sightseeing on the island during a boat tour and night boat rides.

ACCOMMODATION

Almost every larger place on the island of Krk offers a wide selection of hotels or private apartments. Camps on the island of Krk are located in Omišlj, Njivice, Krk, Malinska, Glavotok, Punt, Baška, Šil and Klimno. The marina in Punt is the most famous boat dock and its offer is at the top level.