Krk
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The largest place on the island of the same name lies in the center of the southern island coast. Krk is the most important routistic place on the island.
Krk is a city on the island in the Kvarner region, located on the west coast of the island, 25 km away from Krk. By bridge is connected with the mainland. It is also the administrative, political, economic and religious center of the island.
Here is Krk located
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How to get to Krk
On the Krk Island is located at the airport that where are coming national and international flights. The island of Krk is located approximately 30 km from Rijeka and bus stations, which connects it each day with Italy, Austria, Germany and Hungary.
If you go to the island of Krk there are showing signs all the way to the town of Krk. The main road connecting Baska with Omisalj.
City map of Krk
Pictures of Krk
 Amblem of town of Krk |
 Bazilica |
 Krk the fort of Frankopans |
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History of Krk
Krk was a prominent Roman municipium settlement, which is called "Splendidissima Civitas Kuryctarum" or, shiny city Krk, which is visible on the stone inscription from the beginning IV. century after Christ. The city was preserved, and today he is confirmed archeological findings that the city then had the thermal baths decorated with picturesque floor mosaics. The appearance of early Christianity has made the city of Krk Episcopal headquarters, where were in many religious facilities visible all forms of Christian culture. Within the Roman city of the first Christian community had its oratorium who later outgrew in the early Christian basilica whose traces are well present, as the remains of mosaic floor, and a unique capital with motifs of birds that feed fish are still visible.
On the hill above the city are located monasteries of Benedictine nuns, who have for centuries cherished Glagolitic-Slaven culture, and the inscription of Krk from 11. Ct. The printed Glagolitic script is considered to be among the oldest inscriptions of its kind.
The churches are a number of artistic creations of various Venetian and the local masters, such as silver fell altarpiece, created 1477. by order in year by Prince John Frankopan .. Medieval rulers of the island of Krk and the town - Frankopans princes, raised in 12. century on the coast fortress castle with four towers to defend the city, and today at the premises of this ancient citadel, as well as the cathedral and other churches held a top-art musical drama works in the organization, "Summer events of the island of Krk."
What to see in Krk
- Frankopan castle from 15.Ct. in the town,
- Cathedral of Krk from the 13. century
The three Mary's Basilica, the Quirinus Church and the Episcopal palace bear the stamp of the Frankopans. The magnificent central square Vela Placa can be seen of the See door, on the lakeside.
Excursions in the region of Krk
From the port of Krk are organized excursions by boat to the island Plavnik, and the Old St.Grgur in Baska.
- Glavotok - that's cape who is also a protected reserve forest vegetation on which grow the oak forest. From the cultural heritage there, you can see Virgin Mary Conception Church and Franciscan monastery.
- Pinezici - small place that developed into an interesting tourist destination.
- Kornic - also one small village where you can see an interesting littoral architecture and the parish church of St. James from the 19th century.
Accomodations in Krk
Hotels in Krk
- Hostel Krk in Krk (?*)
- Hotel Marina in Krk **
- Hotel Depandance Tamaris in Krk ***
- Hotel Depandance Villa Lovorka in Krk ***
- Hotel Bor in Krk ***
- Hotel Drazica in Krk ***
- Hotel Koralj in Krk ***
Camping in Krk
Small camps in the region of island Krk
Private accomodations in Krk
apartment Krk (Island Krk, Kvarner) - house 40276-KRK
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apartment Krk (Island Krk, Kvarner) - house 40277-KRK
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apartment Krk (Island Krk, Kvarner) - house 40386-KRK
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Weather in Krk
Below you see the current weather forecast for Krk. The climate table of Krk tells you which temperatures can be expected for each month.
Current weather in Krk and a 7-day weather forecast for Krk
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Climate in Krk
Climate in Krk |
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| 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 |
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| Water temperature of the Adriatic Sea | 11 |
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11 |
13 |
17 |
21 |
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19 |
16 |
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Sports & leisure opportunities in Krk
In Krk there are several diving centers, and next to the camp are tennis courts, and there also can rent boats, bicycles ... Here, also offers a rich selection of summer water sports and recreation as for example:
- Skiing water
- Diving, etc.
Krk offers a variety of sports facilities, such as scuba diving, tennis, sailing.
- Fun Diving Lukobran 8, Tel 051-222563
Where to eat in Krk
simple and inexpensive
- In Krk town are simple pizzerias and small cafes on the promenade
for gourmets
- Frankopan Trg, St. Kvirina: Mediterranean specialties
- Sime tavern on the Promenade in Krk (fresh fish, meat dishes, pasta, etc.)
- BACCUS - J. J. Strossmayer 3
- BIG BLUE - Matija Gubec 2
- CORSARO - Coast eng. Navy 2
- DUNAT - Dunat bb
- GALEB - Obla eng. Navy
- SHORT DOORS - Coast hr. Navy
Beaches in Krk
- If you go to the island of Krk, so you should visit the bays of the Stara Baska. Visit and admire the crystal-clear water.
- Also worth seeing is the popular and almost 3km long sandy beach of Baska (about 20km away from the city of Krk), the many sports facilities, such as Banana riding, paragliding or turbo slides.
- Beach "Porporela - Jezevac" - a breakwater on Krk where are held entertainment programs, placed in forest surrounding, rocky beach with sandy sections, about 1 km from the city of Krk.
- Beach "Drazica"-public rocky and sandy beach with a children's playground and sports equipment rental, near the city center of Krk.
- Beach "Camping Jezevac" in Krk
- Beach campsite FKK "Politin" in Krk - beach for naturists, gravel and rock beach, about 2 km from the city of Krk.
Nightlife and entertainment in Krk
During the summer season, all on the island is more living and offers a truly wide range of entertainment and fun. The old city is held by various jazz festivals, performances gangs and folklore groups as well as local folk festivals. For those who love to dance and night life are offered by numerous bars and clubs that guarantee good time. In summer, on the island fun can be found on the beach where they often organize entertainment. But there are interesting facilities can be found for those who want a little romance for a peaceful end because Krk has countless romantic places.
In Krk city, there is a wide selection of bars, discos and cafes.
- Cocktail / Club Jungle
- Cross Road Discotheque Malinska
Cultural events in Krk
- Krk fair - vikend festivities when are held cultural events in several stages. It is also in the open stretches about two hundred stands where you can buy literally anything.
- Vinofest - Fair wine in the open, in the center of historic nucleus of the town of Krk
The offer is based on high quality and excellent wine and other local products, so you'll find this and various liquors, brandy, produced from honey, olive oil, cheese, bread was, homemade food, essential oils, hand-made items and other interesting facts. Throughout the day performing folk groups from the area of the island of Krk, while for evening events envisage performances of various instrumental composition.
- Krk carnival - a traditional event which is in the town of Krk already held for many years
Videos of Krk
Below you can find travel videos from Krk. The videos from Krk are provided by CroVideos.com, the video portal for Croatia.
 | Video zu Croatia krka national park Croatia, Kroatien, Krka Nationalpark, WasserfVon: croatiatravel Tags: Croatia Krka |
 | Trip on a tourist boat on the Krka river and visit of an old restored water mill, in the natural park of Krka (Croatia) Von: croatiatravel Tags: park natural Krka Croatia Hrvatska |
 | Video zu Spiagge di Punat, isola di Krk Punat con la sua MarinaVon: croatiatravel Tags: krk baska punat spiagge mare |
 | ?ilo, otok Krk Von: croatiatravel Tags: ?ilo silo krk otok island insel isola di croatia croazia |
 | Well .. Von: croatiatravel Tags: krk croatia vrbnik |
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Useful links
For more Info go to Krk24.com
