Krk Island

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Island Krk
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Krk, due to its closeness to Rijeka is the most developed of the islands of the Kvarner gulf. The north is mostly touristy and you will have to go towards the southern part of the island if you want to get away from the masses and find yourself a small place. The island of Krk has undoubtedly become one of the most popular island in Croatia. Since 1980, it is reachable through two elegant arches of the bridge Krčki most. Krk offers a wide range of possibilities between water sports and hiking, also the island is an ideal starting point to the other "Islands". Whether individual travelers or lump travelers - Krk offers something for every one something.

The highest mountain on the island is 569 m with the Obzova.

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Here is Krk Island located

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How to get to Krk Island

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Map of Island Krk

Krk, Croatia’s biggest island, is linked with the mainland by a bridge, which has been opened approximately ten years ago and has boosted tourism. It is widely used by tourists traveling to the island by a car and by the buses which link Krk with Rijeka on a frequent basis. There is an airport on the island which is located in the north east of Omisalj.

There are frequently bus lines to Rijeka and Zagreb. Local buses connects Krk town with Baska, Vrbnik and Punat, depending on the season from 5 to 9 times a day.

The more than 1 km long bridge connects the most Krčki island on the small island Sv. Marko with the mainland. The running of the bridge with a car (SUV) is currently 30 Kuna and is payable if you go to the island often. For a caravan or a so-called combined (category VW bus) the fee is 40 Kuna unique. The crossing on foot or by bicycle is free.

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Map of Krk Island

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Picture gallery for Krk Island

View to Brigde

Baška

Vrbnik

Omišalj

Sunset

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Insight into history of Krk Island


Even in the early times, the island of Krk was changing the interests of European big powers. After the Romans rule they felt under Byzantium. The extreme conflict about the island was by the competing interests of Venice with the Hungarian-Croatian kings. At the end of the 12th century, here comes a powerful local family known as the Frankopans.

Due to them Krk started to develop and prosper into one of the most powerful in whole Europe. The traces of this powerfull familly can be found in Vrbnik, from which they spread their power and territories to the mainland: Trsat, Bakar, Kraljevica, Crikvenica, Novi Vinodolski, Otocac, Brinje, Modrus...In 1480 the island came into Venetian possession but it was under several other governments like French, Austro - Hungarians, Italy, Germany and Yugoslavia. In 1918 Italian troops marched on the island Krk and it was like that until the island finally transferred in Yugoslavia and later to the Croatian history. The history of Krk has seen many changes. From Roman base called Curictum to the Venetian rule, Frankopans, back into Venetian hands. In the first half of the 20th century, Krk declined, but recovered in the second half and is today benefiting from tourism developing.

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What to see in Krk Island

Krk town is concentrating on its center Trg bana Jelačića, a large square looking out on the busy harbour. Explore the inside of the walls of Krk town and get lost in streets with Venetian houses. Nature of course is what you might also want to explore mostly on the eastern, southern and western coast of Krk.

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Places of excursions near Krk Island

There is ferry connections from Krk to Cres in the south west of the island if you want to explore the neighbouring island.


1 km north of Baska is Jurandvor. In the 19th Century the Glagolitic script discovered here which was written in stone tablet of Baška - Bašćanska ploča in the Benedictine church. It is one of the most important Croatian language and script monuments from that time. Punat is modern and touristic resort. Especially as a starting point for hikes. The main route is from here to Punat and Baška. As best route on the island of Krk are at all, the small road, which are a small picturesque pass up winds.

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Accomodations in Krk Island

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Hotels in Krk Island

in Omisalj


in Njivice


in Malinska


in Krk


in Punat


in Baska

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Camping in Krk Island

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Small camps in the region of island Krk

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Private accomodations in Krk Island

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Weather in Krk Island

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

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Current weather in Krk Island and a 7-day weather forecast for Krk Island

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Climate in Krk Island

Climate in Krk Island
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Min. Temperature
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Hours of Sunshine
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10
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Rainy Days
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Water temperature of the Adriatic
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Sports & leisure time in Krk Island

On the Krk, it is fantastic to hiking. Especially in the region around Punat and Baska. The whole island provides excellent offer of sport and recreational programms. Here are well arranged area for basketball, handball, volleyball, soccer and football, indoor and outdoor tennis, boccie fields, mini golf grounds... Krk has great variety of cycling paths.

Nearly every city has a water sports centre:

  • Jacht club Punat
  • Baška "Rare bird"
  • Surf centar "Dunica"
  • Diving centar "Ježevac"
  • "Divesport" Krk Dunat bb
  • Diving centar "ADRIA_KRK"
  • "Octopussy diving center"

On the island Krk there are several marked paths which lead through the woods and by the sea and it is very attractive for tourists. The underwater facilities are very interesting, as are paragliding, waterskiing, jet skis and other water sports activities.

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Where to eat in Krk Island

As you would expect, Krk is a gourmet paradise for lovers of fish dishes. There is Italian dishes available; some restaurants in Krk town are Camplin, Corsaro, Fankopan, Nono and Pizzeria Kantun.

In Cizici is the local port on a really insider tip especially the Kala-Mare, friendly staff, reasonable prices, look at the small harbour.

Malinska:

On the square next to the supermarket, there are two restaurants which the same owner. Highly recommended are fish and Calamares of rust. Price-performance ratio is very good.

In addition to the hotel Malin is the good fish restaurant Primorska Koliba, highly recommended. Among the dishes are even prepared it for free spirits and liqueurs.

Njivice:

The restaurant at the port of Rivica Njivice one of the best restaurants on the island. In the corresponding tavern, there are typical island specialities.

Dobrinj:

When you enter the place, then left, slightly uphill, the local "Kennedy":-Good food, Josip is much about his guests, rustic inn-man feels there is simply

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Beaches in Krk Island

The coast of island Krk is covered with beautiful pebbled and sandy beaches which are settled between secret inlets and caves all over the island. The biggest bays are Soline and Puntarska draga where the sea is extraordinary clear which has been attested by numerous tourist awards and two blue flags-the marina of Punat, Vela plaža of Baška, AC Ježevac, FKK Politin and the Koralj beach. All those beaches offers a minimum of services like showers, refreshment booths, toilets, rent a boat, diving centers...

Very popular is the lonely gravel beaches of Stara Baska with outstanding hiking opportunities. It is on the road from Punat to Baška. In Baška there is a 2 km long of fine gravel beach. In the Bay of Soline Risika are some nice sandy beaches.

Recommended are also the two seaside resorts, Njivice and Malinska.

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Nightlife and entertaining in Krk Island

Here are a lot of opportuinty for pleasure and entertainment. In Vrbnik you can find rustic taverns which provides good gastronomic offer and a lot of fun and leisure as well.

Here are some the most interesting nightclubs and bars:

  • Disco Cross Road in Sv. Vid in Malinska
  • Club Boa in Malinska
  • Disco - cocktail bar Jungle in the Krk City

Exploring nature on land and off shore is a main thing you will want to do, or simply stretch in the sun on the beaches.

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Cultural arrangements in Krk Island

Island Krk has good offer of cultural manifestations that present folklore heritage. You should visit the town of Dobrinj which hosts many folklore manifestations. In the August is organized public festivity called Stomorina in the town of Omišalj. This is a festivity celebrating first fruits with dancing of young girls and boys in their traditional costumes.

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Videos of Krk Island

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

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Discussions about Krk Island

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Helpful links

For more Info go to Krk24.com

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