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The island of Krk is the heart of Croatia. There are beaches, beautiful communities, a national park and beautiful nature. Photos of the island of Krk can often be seen on advertising banners and all kinds of guidebooks - it is considered an important tourism center in Croatia.

General information



Krk is the largest island Adriatic Sea, located near the Dalmatian coast (its area is 406 km²). The population is about 17,000 people.

The island of Krk has rich history: the first mentions of it date back to the 1st century BC. (naval battle between Julius Caesar and Pompey). Then there was the arrival of the Slavs in the 6th century, the formation of the Venetian Republic in the 18th century. and its collapse, followed by the occupation by the Italians, and after another 40 years the island became part of the KSHS. Then the Kingdom of Yugoslavia was formed, and in 1990, like many states, Croatia (and Krk in particular) gained independence.

Today the island is very popular among tourists - there are several resorts and historical and cultural values.

Krk National Park

National Park Krk is the pride of the island of the same name and the whole of Croatia. This place is famous for its picturesque nature: waterfalls, green hills and forests. The Krk National Park is no less beautiful - tourists from all over Europe also come here.



The Krk Nature Reserve in Croatia is located in the valley of the Krk River, near the town of Knin. The park occupies a fourth of the island – 109 km².

More than 860 species of animals and 18 species of fish live in the protected area of ​​the park. Krk National Park in Croatia is also famous for its birds: every autumn and spring you can see the migration of birds here.



Skradinsky beech

As for the attractions, these are, first of all, 7 picturesque waterfalls. The largest of them is the Skradinsky beech, reaching a height of 46 meters. Near it you can also find ethnographical museum– presented here windmills, powered by waterfall energy.

IN national park There are also architectural attractions - the Franciscan Monastery of Visovac and the Serbian Orthodox Monastery of Krka. These churches in Croatia were built back in the 14th century, then they were destroyed several times, but were restored again.



Visovac Monastery

Cost of visit:

  • September-October and April-June - 110 kunas for adults, 80 kunas for children (the price includes visiting the park and travel by boat).
  • November-March - adults - 30 HRK, children - 20 HRK, children under 7 years old are free.
  • July-August – full ticket 200 HRK, for children over 7 years old – 120 HRK.

Opening hours: Main entrance to the Lozovac and Skradinski buk waterfalls - from 8.00 to 18.00, Roši waterfall - from 09.00 to 17.00 (the park has several entrances).

From Pula by ferry

You can also get to the island from Pula by ferry along the Crikvenica-Shilo route. However, first you need to get to the port town of Crikvenica from Pula. The fare is 7.5 kn. Next you need to transfer to the ferry. Travel time will be 4 hours. Ticket price: 139 kn.

Prices on the page are for April 2018.

Krk Island – perfect place in Croatia, both for beach and excursion tourism.

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The area of ​​the island of Krk is 408 square meters. Krk is located in the Kvarner Bay and is connected to the mainland by a road bridge - Krksky - which is 1430 m long.

History of the island of Krk

The island of Krk has been inhabited since ancient times, but the Slavs only settled there in the 7th century. IN different time the island of Krk belonged to Venice, Austria, France, again Austria and then Italy, and only after the First World War it became part of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia, which after the Second World War became known as the Republic of Yugoslavia.

In 1990, after the collapse of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, the island of Krk became part of the independent state of Croatia.

Sights of the island of Krk

The island of Krk is considered one of main centers of Croatian culture.

On the island of Krk, in resort town Head, the famous one was found Bascanska slab / Bascanska ploca- one of the first written mentions of the Croats, one of the most ancient monuments of Glagolitic writing.

The main city of the island of Krk is eponymous city ​​of Krk, leading its history back to the times of the Door Romans. There are also resort towns and villages: Baska, Malinska, Vrbnik, Omisalj, Punat.

The famous resort Baska of the island of Krk is known for its beaches far beyond Croatia. For guests of the city, there is an aquarium of sea fish in Baska.

The city of the island of Krk – Vrbnik – is famous for its excellent preservation fortified city of Vrbnik. The Vrbnik region is also known for its vineyards and local white wine Vrbnicka Zlahtina.

Near the town of Omisalj on the island of Krk for lovers ancient architecture will be interesting ruins of the ancient Roman city of Fulfinum.

The town of Punat on the island of Krk is located on the shore of a bay, in the center of which there is a small Kosljun Island with an ancient monastery and botanical garden.

The natural attractions of the island of Krk include karst cave Biserujka, discovered in 1834, is the largest karst cave on the island of Krk and one of the most famous and visited caves in Croatia. The cave amazes with its beauty and richness of stalactites and stalagmites.

Punat Underwater Park on Krk Island


The Punat underwater park is a unique entertainment on the island of Krk for children and adults.

You don't have to be a professional diver to visit the underwater park; this unforgettable experience is accessible to everyone, even non-swimmers. Every visitor to the Underwater Park will be able to see life as close as possible underwater world, get to know the marine flora and fauna directly.

Beaches of Kvarner and islands


The beaches of Kvarner are picturesque and varied, there are sandy, small pebble and rocky beaches.
The most popular beach in Kvarner Bay Beach paradise / Paradise beach on the island of Rab.
The beaches of Kvarner include the beaches of resorts and islands:
- beaches of the resort town of Opatija
- beaches of the resorts Crikvenice and Novi Vinodolski
- beaches of Rijeka
- beaches of the islands of Krk and Rab

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Hotels and apartments on the island of Krk

Getting to the island of Krk

The island of Krk is connected to the mainland road bridge.

Rijeka Airport is located in the city of Krk on the island of Krk. Omisalj Airport, which takes international flights, as well as planes from Croatian cities.

The distance from the airport to the center of Rijeka is 27 km. There is a bus from Omisalj Airport to the city. The bus arrives at the airport for each flight, the travel time to the city by bus is approximately 30 minutes.

However, there are no direct flights from the Russian Federation to Rijeka Airport on the island of Krk and former countries CIS, therefore the closest international airport for arrival is. The distance from the island of Krk to Pula Airport is 130 km.

From Pula airport to the island of Krk there are buses. intercity buses. Travel time is about 1.5 hours.

One of the main prides that Croatia can boast of is the island of Krk, which is located slightly east of Istria. He is considered the most large island country, covering an area of ​​410 km2. Quite often it is called green or “golden”. This is due to the fact that in the past it was so rich that it could provide for itself without depending on the mainland, with which it is currently connected by a huge bridge.

Croatia has endowed Krk with dense forests interspersed with rocky terrain, as well as endless olive and grape plantations. There are quite a lot of different tourist centers built on the island, the city of Baska is considered to be quite important. In addition, this is one of the largest and oldest heritages in Europe. The city is very picturesque and is home to the residence of the Dukes of the Krk family.

The island has a fairly mild Mediterranean climate. Swimming season here opens in June and lasts until the end of September. The air temperature during this period is in the range of 25 - 30 0C, the water warms up to 19 - 26 0C. In addition, Krk has simply ideal ecology - there are not even any industrial enterprises to speak of here.

Attractions

In different tourist centers located great amount cultural and historical attractions that you should definitely visit:
- a huge yacht port in the city of Punat, which is the largest on the entire Adriatic coast;
- ancient city Vrbnik, which is considered one of the best preserved fortified cities;
- residence of the Dukes of Krk, located in the city of the same name;
- Sveti Ivan Chapel, located on a hill in the old part of the city of Baska;
- the Church of St. Ivan, dating back to 1100, is located in the historical part of Baska;
- defensive walls and towers dating from the beginning of the 15th century (city of Krk);
- ancient Croatian churches and remains of Roman baths (city of Krk);
- Church of St. Quirin, Benedictine monastery in the city of Krk;
- Cathedral(city of Krk);
- a complex of the Franciscan monastery with a fairly decent library and school, located on the currently uninhabited island of Kosljun.
- Baska Table, considered the most ancient monument of Croatian writing (city of Baska);
- Frankopan Castle, dating back to the 12th century (city of Krk);
- Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, built in the 5th century (city of Krk).

Entertainment

It is no secret that among the main attractions that Croatia has awarded Krk are its stunning beaches. On the island you can find a beach to suit almost every taste. The most famous of them is considered to be the sand and pebble Vela Plaza, located near the town of Baska. The infrastructure here is quite developed, which can fully satisfy the desires of all vacationers. All kinds of beach activities, fun for children, numerous restaurants and cafes located along the entire beach line. For those who appreciate a quiet family holiday, the pebble beach Rupa in the town of Malinska is perfect. In the eastern part of the island you will find the beautiful Soline beach, which has gained its popularity thanks to its healing mud. And in the town of Punat there is the largest yacht port in Croatia, which only contributes to exciting boat trips and picnics.

Fans won't be bored either active species recreation. Croatia, the island of Krk offers many modern tennis courts, volleyball and basketball courts, diving clubs, discos, nightclubs and all kinds of water activities that will make your stay here the most unforgettable and impressive event in your life.

A holiday on Krka will also appeal to true gourmets. The cities of the island offer them many different restaurants and cafes. For those who want to taste dishes from local cuisine, it is best to look into konobs - family taverns. Each of them has a special interior and cooking technology. Culinary recipes are passed down from generation to generation and are kept strictly secret. It is thanks to this that any trip to Krk includes all kinds of gastronomic goals. Here you will be offered to try grilled dishes, pasta with seafood and wash it all down with delicious varieties of homemade wines. Perhaps the only drawback of such restaurants is that they are not open 24 hours a day.

Accommodation

All guests of the island of Krk can stay in modern comfortable hotels, the staff of which will offer you highest level service. However, it should be borne in mind that each tourist has his own tastes and preferences, therefore, in order to avoid any disappointments, accommodation must be taken care of in advance. Among the most best hotels The islands can be distinguished:
- hotel Villa AURORA 3*;
- hotel Park Punat 3*;
- hotel Corinthia 3*;
- Blue Waves Resort 4* hotel;
-hotel Zvonimir 4* and many others.



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The largest of the Croatian islands, Krk is located in the heart of the Kvarner Bay, in close proximity to Opatija, Rijeka and Crikvenica. Thanks to big bridge, connecting it to the mainland, it is easily accessible by car or bus. In addition, the island of Krk boasts its own international airport, But Russian airlines it is not used, so our tourists can get to Krk from the airport in Pula (104 km).

The amazing variety of landscapes, rich traditions and a large selection of beaches, including sandy ones, have made holidays on the island of Krk popular among foreign tourists. The most visited resorts are: Malinska and Omisalj in the western part of the island, next to the Krk Bridge, the Punat resort near the city of Krk, which is the capital of the island, and the Baška resort on the southern tip of the island.

Sights of Krk

The island of Krk, considered the cradle of Croatian writing, has preserved many most interesting monuments past eras. Thus, the city of Krk amazes with its defensive structures of the 12th century, consisting of fortress walls and the Frankopan castle with a round medieval tower. In the city itself there is a whole complex of ancient churches, including the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary from the 5th century, its high bell tower, decorated with a figurine of an angel, is visible from almost anywhere in the city.

History buffs will definitely appreciate such sights on the island of Krk as the ruins of the ancient Roman city of Fulfinum in Omišalj and the Church of St. Lucia in the town of Jurandvor, next to the resort of Baska, where the famous Baska Table was found - the most ancient monument Croatian writing, this stone plate with Glagolitic writings in the Croatian language was built into the floor of an ancient church.

Restaurants and entertainment

Almost all restaurants on the island of Krk offer colorful dishes of local cuisine in a large assortment; family taverns - konoba - are especially good. So in the town of Malinska you can visit the Bracera and Porat konobs, in the city of Krk - the Andreja, Nono konobs and the Galeb restaurant on the central square. Restaurant Marina, located next to the marina in Punat, serves local seafood pasta called surlice and good house wines. Tourists vacationing in Baska can recommend the Cicibela restaurant, located next to the beach, as well as the colorful family konobu restaurant Volta, 2 km from Baska, in the town of Yurandvor.

Nightlife on the island of Krk is concentrated mainly in Malinska, where the Crossroad disco and night club Boa. In Krk you can go to the Jungle Club or Volsonis, both located in the very center.

Weather on the island of Krk for the season

Beaches of Krk

The beaches of Krk, which attract many tourists every year, are distinguished by their diversity. The most famous of them is the sand and pebble beach Vela Plaza, which stretches 2 km along the center of the Baska resort, next to the hotels Zvonimir, Tamaris and Corinthia, around it there are many restaurants, bars and cafes, as well as entertainment for children. Another beach for family vacation– Rupa in Malinska, it is covered with small pebbles with a sandy entrance to the water. Great sand beach Soline with plots healing mud situated on east coast islands, near the village of Solin.

The main beach of the city of Krk called Porporela is located on the way from the city center towards the Jezevac camping, if you go in the opposite direction, in the direction of the Drazica and Valamar Koralj hotels, you can find some good rocky and pebble beaches with a sandy entrance to the water.

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