Omisalj

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Omisalj

In nerby the town of Krk is placed Omisalj a cultural city on the island of Krk. Important is the three-Romanesque basilica (1213) Sv. Marija. A Campanile next to the church, built in 1533, bears inscriptions of Glagolitic memorials.

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Here is Omisalj located

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How to get to Omisalj

Map of Island Krk
Map of Island Krk

Omisalj is a beautiful small town in the northwestern part of the Kvarner on the island of Krk. After crossing the toll bridge from the mainland to the island of Krk we get at the airport Omisalj (official name: Rijeka airport). It is first touristic place on Krk Island.





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History of Omisalj

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What to see in Omisalj

  • Special importance of the Assumption Church. It was the first time mentioned in the year 1213.
  • The altar from the 15th century with glagolitic inscriptions make the church a real attraction of the Kvarner region in historic terms.
  • In the Maria-Ascension Church are Glagolitic ornaments and inscriptions.

Excursions in the region of Omisalj

From Omiisalj are organized excursions to the nearby attractiveness

  • To the islet of Kosljun where you can visit Francescan monastery and museum collections,
  • Krk- medieval Krk with numerous historic monuments,
  • Jurandvor with the chapel of St. Lucy and "Baška tablet"...
  • Rijeka
  • Vrbnik-picturesque place, from which derives the world famous Zlahtina wine

Accomodations in Omisalj

Hotels in Omisalj

Camping in Omisalj

Private accomodations in Omisalj

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Weather in Omisalj

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

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

min.max.wind
Friday
29.08.2008
17 °C
63 °F
27 °C
81 °F
Saturday
30.08.2008
19 °C
66 °F
25 °C
77 °F
Sunday
31.08.2008
18 °C
64 °F
25 °C
77 °F
Monday
01.09.2008
20 °C
68 °F
25 °C
77 °F
Tuesday
02.09.2008
20 °C
68 °F
25 °C
77 °F
Wednesday
03.09.2008
20 °C
68 °F
23 °C
73 °F
Thursday
04.09.2008
20 °C
68 °F
23 °C
73 °F
Water temperature: 25 °C

Climate in Omisalj

Climate in Omisalj
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 opportunities in Omisalj

OMisalj is an ideal place for lovers of active vacation. It provides numerous sport activities like-tennis, mini golf, table tennis, basketball, bowling.

Especially popular are water and sea sports like scooter ride, skiing, surfing or flying with parachute, rowing and sailing.

Where to eat in Omisalj

  • OmiSalj, whose inhabitants are traditionally associated with fish and agriculture is now a tourist centre WHICH OFFERS VARIETY OF TRADITIONAL SPECIALITIES.
  • Extensive offerings can be found in restaurants in the town of Omisalj.
  • KONOBA "ULIKVA"
  • RESTAURANT "U BARBI GERGA"
  • RESTAURANT "KAŠTEL"
  • KONOBA "PIPO"
  • BUFFET "PUŠĆA"

Beaches in Omisalj

Here you will find nice pebbly, rocky and sandy beaches. Even the FKK beach near the auto camp “Njivice”.

Blue Flag beaches in Omisalj

  • Beach Jadran - Njivice-Gravel and rock beach with concrete plateau, about 200 metres from the town center. Access to the beach on stages and a ramp for wheelchairs.
  • Beach Pesja-Public pebble beach at the end of the 3 km long Omisalj Bay, about 1 km from the town center.

Nightlife and entertainment in Omisalj

Omisalj provides fun in small cafes and on the beaches but it is more attractive to families then young people. For more fun go in Malinska or in Rijeka.

Cultural events in Omisalj

Videos of Omisalj

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

Discussions about Omisalj

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