Baska

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Baska is a small tourist resort on the Krk Island. One of the most desirable tourist destinations on the Adriatic. It lies in the gentle valley, with the picturesque background of Velebit mountain and the island of Prvic, which seems to protect from all sides, the beautiful pebbly beach, and many would say that is one of the most beautiful in the Adriatic.

Baska itself is a treasure of the island, which has been genuine place for fans. It is a beautiful small town, also with the possibility of sport and amusement of all kind. Baska lies in a wide bay framed by mountains and has 2-km-long fine gravel beach.

Contents 1 Here is Baska located 2 How to get to Baska 3 City map of Baska 4 Picture gallery of Baska 5 Insight into history of Baska 6 What to see in Baska 7 Places of excursions in the region of Baska 8 Accomodations in Baska 8.1 Hotels in Baska 8.2 Camping in Baska 8.3 Private accomodations in Baska 9 Weather in Baska 9.1 Current weather in Baska and a 7-day weather forecast for Baska 9.2 Climate in Baska 10 Sports & leisure time in Baska 11 Where to eat in Baska 12 Beaches in Baska 13 Nightlife and entertaining in Baska 14 Cultural arrangements in Baska 15 Videos of Baska 16 Discussions about Baska 17 Useful links

Here is Baska located

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How to get to Baska

On the Krk Island is located an airport in which are landing national and international flights. It is located approximately 30 km from the town of Rijeka and rail and bus stations, which connect it each day with Italy, Austria, Germany and Hungary. It is well connected with the interior, and with the mainland is connected by a bridge Krk (length of 1309 meters), which begins in the town of Kraljevica.

Between Baska on the island of Krk and Lopar on the island of Rab in the summer months, operates a ferry. From the mainland south of Rijeka go over the Krk bridge which is located in the north on the island of Krk. Then take the Glavna Cesta (The main road) 102 to Baska.

You can also go by plane to the Rijeka airport that is located directly behind the bridge "Krčki Most", near Omisalj. From there take a bus to Baska.

City map of Baska

Picture gallery of Baska

Baska - touristic center on the island Krk

Panorama Baska

Panorama-beach in Baska

Insight into history of Baska

• At the locality Mala Luka, above an ancient settlement Bosar were discovered remains of a fortification wall and an early church (with pilasters).
• At the cemetery hill, near the former parish church of St. John (originally, arose around 1100, with bell tower on the facade) can be found remnants of the medieval settlement, the 1380 burnt by the Venetians.
• After that the new town on the site of today's harbor, where the connected houses with a number of fronts.
• The Trinity Church was built in 1722 There are early capitals, the altarpiece Virgin with Saints from the end of the 15th Century (Marco Marziale), the Last Supper (Palma this year) and some wood and stone sculptures (15.-18. Ct.).
• In Baska there is a museum of local history. In the area of Baska, some Roman chapels (Holy Spirit, St. Mark, St. Euphemia, St. George) and St. Michael's Church with a square Gothic choir, the pastor of the 1506 Bartol Papic erected (glag. Inscription).
• In the St. Mary's Church in Gorica, some paintings by Celestin MedoviC admire. In nearby Jurandvor (1 km) can be found the ruins of a Benedictine abbey with the Lucien received early church (around 1100), where one of the most important monuments of Croatian culture was found - the board of Baska.

Japodian, but also the rest of Illyrian tribes, were settled at this place, even in the ancient times. In 2. century BC developed a Roman colony in the area by the sea that were Illyrian tribes. In the year 418 the St. John on a hill developed a settlement Baska. 1232. Baska was first mentioned as a fortified city.

After the Illyrian and Roman times, Baska was under the Byzantine Empire, while in the Middle Ages, Baska felt under the authority of Venice, Austria and was a part of Napoleon's province Iliria. After the fall of Napoleon, Baska and Krk again return under the Austrian government. Under it remains until the end of the First World War (1918.), When the island entered the composition of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia.

What to see in Baska

Visit some sights in Baska, as for an example:

• St. Ivan - at the cemetery - The bell tower of the Church of St. John is the oldest bell of this area from the year 1431 - the elderly.

From there you have a magnificent view down to the place of Baska, in the sea, to the opposite mainland and the island world. Please put your vehicle on the large parking lot, the rise (about 30 min.) takes place on a paved road.

• The parish church of St. Trojice (Holy Trinity) from the XVIII. Ct. with Regional museum near. These three Trinity Church was built around 1722. Here are early capitals, a painting of a Virgin with Saints from the end of the 15th Century (Marco Marziale), the Last Supper and some wood and stone sculptures (15th-18th Ct.).
• Church of St. Lucy in Jurandvor - early Romanesque holy place of the Croatian national history and culture. Inside the church is located "Bašćanska ploča" panel, which is the most important monument of the Croatian language and literature. The church and the exhibition space can be seen space.

Places of excursions in the region of Baska

• Panorama flights
• Jurandvor

A copy of the famous stone tablet of Baška "Bašćanska ploča" (1851 excavated here)is placed in the Benedictine Church of St. Lucija (early Church) in Jurandvor (1 km northwest of Baska). The original piece is kept in the Academy of Science and Arts in Zagreb.

• visit the coast with the picturesque background of crag Velebit mountain and islet Prvic.
• Highest peak of the island of Krk / Obzova 569 m /

Accomodations in Baska

Hotels in Baska

• Hotel Tamaris in Baska ***
• Hotel Corinthia in Baska *** (II III) und **** (I)
• Hotel Zvonimir in Baska ****
• Villa Adria in Baska ****

Camping in Baska

• Camping Bunculuka Baska
• Camping Mali Baska
• Camping Zablace Baska

Private accomodations in Baska

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Weather in Baska

Below you see the current weather forecast for Baska. The climate table of Baska tells you which temperatures can be expected for each month.

Current weather in Baska and a 7-day weather forecast for Baska

Climate in Baska

Climate in Baska	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Max. Temperature	8	10	12	16	21	25	29	28	24	19	14	10
Min. Temperature	2	3	5	8	12	15	18	18	15	11	7	3
Hours of Sunshine	4	4	6	7	6	10	11	10	8	6	4	3
Rainy Days	7	6	7	7	6	5	4	4	5	7	9	9
Water temperature of the Adriatic Sea	11	10	11	13	17	21	23	24	22	19	16	13

Sports & leisure time in Baska

Baska is an ideal place for all those who love recreation and vacation. The sports center, "Zablace" offers you playing soccer, table tennis, tennis and mini golf. For fans of underwater sports this place offers ideal conditions for underwater activities, skiing, sailing, etc.. The climb Baska also offers vacation, and governing are two climb and one of them is located in the camp FKK.

Where to eat in Baska

In many restaurants in Baska, you can taste various specialties and recipes of this region, some of the restaurants are:

• Konoba Tonka in Baska (on the main street), local lamb specialties
• Captain (port)
• Lantino (on the promenade) delicious fish, seafood and steaks
• Ragusa (in the old town), very cheap
• Cicibela (on the Promendade)
• Inn BAG
• Bunculuka
• Bistro FUNTANA
• Malin
• Tavern PLACA

Ice-cream parlour "Tri Jagode" in the Old Town, Zvonimirova (delicious desserts)

Beaches in Baska

• Great beach

Baska has about thirty beaches, mostly gravel, that can be reached by a foot or boat.

• Vela beach - the largest beach in Baska, with the blue flag. It is surrounded by many clubs, bars and offers entertainment content. It is about 2 km long and it is especially suitable for children. On the beach you can rent pedal boats, surfing board, deck chairs, umbrellas ...

Vela Plaža is 1.8 km-long public shingle and sandy beach in Baska. The beach is considered as the most beautiful of the island of Krk.

Nightlife and entertaining in Baska

In Baska there is a wide range of bars and cafes. Most of the fun can be found on the biggest and one of the most beautiful Baska's beach-Vela Plaža. It is surrounded by bars, restaurants, pizzerias, cafes and other things which provides the best entertainment all day and night.

Cultural arrangements in Baska

Some of cultural events in Baska are:

• Black sheep - this is a sports-cultural and gastronomic events, the event is dedicated to a single Baska's sheep. The cultural program includes lectures on the topic of the sea and the universe theater, performances and folklore gangs, and entertainment groups.
• Fishermen's Day - a traditional event, when it offers plenty folklore and fun.
• Motra folklore "ZASOPIMO, ZATANCAJMO" - a festival brings together the growing number of folklore groups from the area of the island of Krk, and the whole Croatia. Here you can learn about the original beauty of folklore and cultural heritage of this area.

Videos of Baska

Below you can find travel videos from Baska. The videos from Baska are provided by CroVideos.com, the video portal for Croatia.

Discussions about Baska

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Useful links

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