Luxury Holidays on Krk island

Krk is Croatia's largest island. It is easily reachable because it is connected to the mainland by a long bridge.

It is known as the cradle of Croatian culture because the Baska tablet, which contains the first mention of Croatia in history, was found here.

Baska Tablet at Church of St. Lucy, Jurandvorfrom Commons.wikimedia.org

Furthermore, it is special due to the healing mud found in Soline Bay. The sea is shallow there, and the water is warm. Thus, it is perfect for a family vacation as well.

Beaches on Krk Island

Krk beaches

The best beaches on Krk island are in Baska on the island's Southside. Therefore, Baska can be pretty crowded in summer.

The town of Baska

Vela Plaza Krk

Vela plaza is the main beach in Baska situated in the town. This pebble beach is 2 km long and includes a kid's park and beach rentals for entertainment.

Stara Baska Krk

Refuges from the Turks founded Stara Baskain Medieval times. The beach there is quite private and steep, so it's perfect for those looking for some privacy on their vacation.

Potovisce Beach Krk

One of the stunning beaches on Krk island

Our third choice is the Potovisce beach in the Vrbnik area. The beach is pebbly and quite far from Vrbnik. Thus, it's best to go by car or boat.

Gastronomy on Krk Island

Mediterranean diet prevails on Krk.

Mediterranean Food

You simply must try prosciutto and olive oil. Furthermore, straw-colored dry white wine called Žlahtina is available only here. Thus, it is a must!

Marinated Seafood plate

Seafood such as shellfish, scampi, and fish are all great here, but also you should try sheep cheese and local pasta noodles called Šurlice.

Regarding meat, lamb is so great that it is said that even Roman Emperor Nero ate it!

Activities on Krk Island, Croatia

Biserujka Cove by Wolfgang Glock from Commons.wikimedia.org

Fans of speleology have a cave to visit Biserujka near Rudine village and Slivanjska Cove. A trail connects these two caves to sea views. Just arrive early to avoid the crowd because the entrance is also the exit.

Krk Boat trip

Another interesting activity is wakeboarding where a motorboat pulls you above the sea. Ziplining and boat tours are also popular.

Shipwrecks and Scuba Diving on Krk Island

There are 5 sunken vessels from Napoleonic times near Krk island. The most popular and easy to reach is the Greek boat Peltastis, but please do not go alone and use professional agencies to be safe.

Scuba diving in Croatia

Sailing is also popular. We recommend Punat for beginners because it is naturally protected. It is situated in the East and enclosed by a bay.

Sports activities on Krk

There are about 300km of bicycle trails and hiking routes on Krk.

Villas on Krk

Choosing a perfect accommodation makes a holiday truly luxurious. We recommend staying at a luxury villa on Krk so you and your groups can enjoy privacy and comfort.

Luxury Villa Stiletta Krk

Villa Stiletta Krk

This is a 5-star villa with great views.

Peaceful view from the villa

Its exterior and interior are modern. The villa has 3 bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms and access to the balcony with a pool view.

Interior of the villa

Outdoors you will find an alfresco dining area with BBQ.

Krk Attractions

Krk Island has a rich history with many interesting sights, including one of the most significant Croatian monuments, the Baska tablet. Let's see some of the highlights you can explore!

Baska tablet

The first mention of Croatia was on the Baska tablet. Discovered in Jurandvor north of Baska in the church of St. Lucy, the Baska Tablet is King Zvonimir's Declaration written in Glagolitic language.

Baska Glagolitic Path

Glagolitic Alphabet by Harassek from Commons.wikimedia.org

This is a set of sculptures each representing one letter from the Glagolitic alphabet from the Middle Ages.

Town of Krk

Frankopan fortified square with towers is situated in the town of Krk. It is also a setting for summer concerts.

Krk Cathedral

Town of Krk with the Cathedral

First, it was a Roman bath with mosaics. Afterward, it was turned into a church.

Baska Aquarium Krk

Baska Aquarium is one of the best aquarium places in Croatia. You can see the sea horses there and the focus on the Adriatic sea.

Franciscian Monastery

Visit the Franciscan monastery on the island of Kosljun near Punat. They have a rich library collection with Glagolitic artifacts.

Immortelle Farm in Omišalj

Immortelle farm in Omisalj fromFacebook.com

Last but not least, we recommend visiting the unique immortelle farm in Omisalj. Did you know that ancient Greeks already used immortelle as an anti-aging oil?

Krk Nightclubs and Entertainment

Krk is the biggest island in Croatia. So, you won't be surprised there are many places for entertainment. Here are some top nightclubs on Krk!

Volsonis Nightclub Krk

Nightclub Volsonis Krk fromFacebook.com

Nightclub Volsonis is our recommendation because of its setting. It's located in the Old Town. You can party at two Venus altars and tombstones underground in ancient Roman catacombs and a garden with live music and cocktails above the ground.

Casa del Padrone Krk

Our second recommendation for nightclubs is Casa del Padrone. It is a beach bar by Krk Harbor with after-beach parties, DJs, cocktails, and massage treatments.

Porto Club Krk

Finally, Porto Club is situated on Baska Main Beach. It is a club with live music.

Best Events on Krk Island

In Vrbnik, you can attend the Zlahtina Festival and Surlice Pasta Days in July, and Krk Wine Days in August.

Razgon is a shepherd's custom. It happens on the first Sunday after St. Peter and Paul. It is the termination of sheep milking and their release to free grazing. There is a fair at that time.

Vrbnik Krk Island

• An evening of ancient cuisine in mid-July in Omisalj. There you will see a Roman camp.
• Cheese day in Malinska, with cheese made of sheep milk. It is held on the Day of Assumption (15.8.). There is a festival and a race for cheese.
• There are Fig days in the town of Krkat the end of August and the beginning of September.
• There are olive oil days in Punat. Tourists can experience olive harvesting, and participate in oil tasting and exhibitions.

Olive oil Tasting

• More events worth mentioning are Asparagus days in April, Lamb days from April to June, Squid days in October, and cod fish days in December. Then you can find different varieties of these ingredients in many Krk restaurants.

As you can see there are plenty of events on Krk island and you shall not be bored.

How to Get to Krk Island

Finally, let's explain how to get to Krk Island.

First, you can arrive by car because the bridge connects Krk Island with the mainland. In case you are using the highway make sure to exit at Ostrovice and towards Krk.

Krk bridge from Commons.wikimedia.org

Next, there is a ferry from Cres Island. The ride takes about 25 minutes.

Finally, you can get to Krk by plane. Krk has an airport that connects it with many of the European cities. For this reason, Krk is one of the most easily reachable islands in Croatia.

Krk on scooter

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