BASIC INFORMATION AND LOCATION

The town of Krk is a port and summer resort located on the southwestern coast of the island of the same name. It has a little over 3,500 inhabitants and is the largest settlement on the island of Krk. The town of Krk is also the administrative center of the island. Arrival by car is planned after crossing the Krk Bridge by driving to the city, which is about 25 kilometers from the bridge. Arrivals by plane are also very desirable, since Rijeka Airport is just over 20 kilometers away. For train travel, the city of Rijeka (50 kilometers away) has the nearest railway station. After arriving by train in Rijeka, it is necessary to take a bus to the city of Krk at the Rijeka bus station. You can reach the city center by bus, as it has its own bus station, which is excellently connected to other centers in Croatia and the lines run very frequently. Arrivals by ferry or catamaran from Rijeka are a good choice, because the port of Valbiska, where ships dock, is only 10 kilometers from the city of Krk.

CULTURE, HISTORY AND ATTRACTIONS

Krk was probably inhabited during prehistoric times, but its foundations were laid in ancient times, as evidenced by the remains of the city walls from the 1st century BC, Kamplin Square with the remains of temple columns, the Temple of Venus from the 1st century BC, a Roman mosaic from the remains of Roman baths on the ground floor of the Vasilić House, and "Splendissima", which is the name of the inscription on an ancient tombstone from the 4th century. These ancient treasures are not the only attractions of Krk. During a good part of the Middle Ages, Krk was ruled by the famous Frankopan family, who would later be replaced by the Venetians and Austrians. From that period, there are landmarks such as the Tower on the coast, whose construction was commissioned by Nikola Frankopan in 1407, the Town Hall built in the 15th century, Vele place which is actually an old square mentioned in 1263, the Great Town Gate from 1350, the Small Gate built in the 14th century and the indispensable Kaštel which is a Frankopan fortress built from the 12th to the 14th century. The wealth of Krk's landmarks consists of the cathedral and many other churches which were mostly built during the Middle Ages and preserve unique historical and art collections. The discovery of the Krk inscription, an epigraphic monument written in the Glagolitic script from the 11th century, rounds off the story of the unique Krk culture through the centuries. It is also necessary to highlight the nearby islet of Košljun as a forest nature reserve and cultural monument.

BEACHES

The beaches in the town of Krk are some of the cleanest on the Adriatic, as evidenced by the six blue flags awarded for the high quality of the sea. The most famous beaches with a wealth of tourist facilities are Plav, Ježevac, Porporela, Portapisana, Punta di Galetto, Bor, Dražica (has a separate area for dogs), Redagara and Dunat.

OTHER CONTENT

The most famous restaurants in the city are Frankopan, Galeb, Glavotok, Trattoria, Karaka, Marina, Torkul and Veja's. Restaurants, including taverns, bistros and pizzerias, offer top-notch delicacies, including Kvarner fish and shrimp, lamb from the island, Krk prosciutto (be sure to visit the Krk prosciutto House), fritule, kroštule, the "Krčka kneginja" cake and the unmissable Krk wine Žlahtina. Many coffee bars are located in the very center of the city, so enjoying the terraces will be enhanced by many of the city's sights. Disco bar Jungle, Casa del padrone and Volsonis cocktail bar are the main places for crazy nightlife, along with many other bars along the beach. During the summer, the most common events are related to music: the Kvir n' bass, Tramonto festivals, the popular Pozdrav ljetu, Summer in Kvarner and various klapa evenings. Every summer, the traditional Krk Regatta and Krk Sails (a nightly dance of boats) are held, and the famous Krk Fair turns the city into a large stage with numerous plays, music concerts and gastronomic delights.

SPORT

The town of Krk has a rich offer of sports. There are beach volleyball courts, tennis courts and golf courses. Hiking and cycling enthusiasts have several trails to choose from. Several sailing and diving clubs offer various services, wakeboarding is also a popular sport, and those who want to work out in the gym have two fitness centers at their disposal.

WHAT TO DO – EXCURSION POSSIBILITY

The most popular excursions in the town of Krk are boat trips, during which you can visit and see the island of Krk from the sea, as well as nearby islands. The boats also have a restaurant and you can enjoy a great selection of food and drinks. Semi-submarine trips are also very popular and during similar trips you can see the underwater world of Krk. Those who want to visit some more distant places can go sightseeing in Rijeka and Opatija or visit the national parks Plitvice Lakes and Northern Velebit.

ACCOMMODATION

Famous hotels in Krk for accommodation are Boutique Hotel Placa, Krk, Dražica, Marina, Villa Lovorka, Tamaris, Valamar Koralj and Bor. The level of hotel offer in the town of Krk is very high quality, and various hostels, guesthouses and private apartments are not far behind. Available camps are Bor, Ježevac, Krk, Glavotok, Amar and Marta. A particularly interesting location for accommodation is the agrotourism Dvori sv. Jurja. The nearest marina for boats is in Punat, 7 kilometers away.