Krk

The largest town on the island of the same name lies in the center of the southern island’s coast. Krk is the most important touristic place on the island.

Krk is a city on the island in the Kvarner region, located on the west coast of the island. It is connected by the bridge with the mainland. It is also the administrative, political, economic and religious center of the island.

Here is Krk located

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How to get to Krk

Map of Krk

On the Krk Island is placed an airport in which are landing national and international flights. The island of Krk is located approximately 30 km from Rijeka and bus stations, which connect it each day with Italy, Austria, Germany and Hungary.

If you go to the island of Krk there are showing signs all the way to the town of Krk. The main road is connecting Baska with Omisalj.

City map of Krk

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Pictures of Krk

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  Amblem of town of Krk

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  Bazilica

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  Krk the fort of Frankopans

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History of Krk

Krk was a prominent Roman municipal settlement, which is called “Splendidissima Civitas Kuryctarum” or, shiny city of Krk, which is visible on the stone inscription from the beginning of IV. century after Christ. The city was preserved, and today is confirmed with the archeological findings that the city then had the thermal baths decorated with picturesque floor mosaics. The appearance of an early Christianity has made the city of Krk Episcopal headquarters, where were in many religious facilities visible all forms of Christian culture. Within the Roman city, the first Christian community had its oratorium that later outgrew in the early Christian basilica whose traces are well present, as the remains of mosaic floor.The unique capital with motifs of birds that feed fish is still visible.

On the hill above the city are located monasteries of Benedictine nuns, who have for centuries cherished Glagolitic-Slavic culture, and the inscription of Krk from 11. Ct. The printed Glagolitic script is considered to be among the oldest inscriptions of its kind.

In the churches is a great number of the artistic creations of various Venetian and the local masters, such as silver fell altarpiece, created in 1477 by an order of the Prince John Frankopan. Medieval rulers of the island of Krk and the town – Frankopans princes, raised in 12. century on the coast fortress castle with four towers to defend the city, and today at the premises of this ancient citadel, as well as the cathedral and other churches held a top-art musical drama works in the organization, “Summer events of the island of Krk.”

What to see in Krk

• Frankopan castle from the 15.Ct. in the town,
• Cathedral of Krk from the 13. century

The three Mary’s Basilica, the Quirinus Church and the Episcopal palace bear the stamp of the Frankopans. The magnificent central square Vela Placa can be seen at the See door, on the lakeside.

Excursions in the region of Krk

From the port of Krk are organized excursions by the boat to the island Plavnik, and the Old St.Grgur in Baska.

• Glavotok – that’s cape which is also a protected reserve forest vegetation on which grow the oak forest. From the cultural heritage there, you can see the Virgin Mary Conception Church and a Franciscan monastery.

• Pinezici – small place that developed into an interesting tourist destination.

• Kornic – also one small village where you can see an interesting littoral architecture and the parish church of St. James from the 19th century.

Accomodations in Krk

Hotels in Krk

• Hostel Krk in Krk (?*)
• Hotel Marina in Krk **
• Hotel Depandance Tamaris in Krk ***
• Hotel Depandance Villa Lovorka in Krk ***
• Hotel Bor in Krk ***
• Hotel Drazica in Krk ***
• Hotel Koralj in Krk ***

Camping in Krk

• Camping Bor Krk
• Camping Jezevac Krk
• Camping Politin Krk

Small camps in the region of island Krk

• Camping Amar Krk
• Camping Kampiraliste Krk
• Camping Marta Krk

Private accomodations in Krk

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Weather in Krk

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

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

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Climate in Krk

Sports & leisure opportunities in Krk

In Krk there are several diving centers, and next to the camp are tennis courts, and there you can also rent boats, bicycles… Here, is also offered a rich selection of summer water sports and recreation as for an example:

• Water skiing
• Diving, etc.

Krk offers a variety of sport facilities, such as scuba diving, tennis, sailing.

• Fun Diving Lukobran 8, Tel 051-222563

Where to eat in Krk

simple and inexpensive

• In Krk town are simple pizzerias and small cafes on the promenade

for gourmets

• Frankopan Trg, St. Kvirina: Mediterranean specialties

• Sime tavern on the Promenade in Krk (fresh fish, meat dishes, pasta, etc.)

• BACCUS – J. J. Strossmayer 3
• BIG BLUE – Matija Gubec 2
• CORSARO – Coast eng. Navy 2
• DUNAT – Dunat bb
• GALEB – Obla eng. Navy
• SHORT DOORS – Coast hr. Navy

Beaches in Krk

• If you go to the island of Krk, you should visit the bays of the Stara Baska. Visit and admire the crystal-clear water.
• Also worth seeing is the popular and almost 3km long sandy beach of Baska (about 20km away from the city of Krk), many sport facilities, such as Banana riding, paragliding or turbo slides.
• Beach “Porporela – Jezevac” – a breakwater on Krk where are held entertainment programs, placed in forest surrounding, rocky beach with sandy sections, about 1 km from the city of Krk.
• Beach “Drazica”-public rocky and sandy beach with a playground for children and sports equipment rental, near the city center of Krk.
• Beach “Camping Jezevac” in Krk
• Beach campsite FKK “Politin” in Krk – beach for naturists, gravel and rock beach, about 2 km from the city of Krk.

Nightlife and entertainment in Krk

During the summer season, the entire island is more living and offers a truly wide range of entertainment and fun. The old city is held by various jazz festivals, performance gangs and folklore groups as well as local folk festivals.
For those who love to dance and night life there are offers in numerous bars and clubs that guarantee good time. In the summer, on the island fun can be found on the beaches where they often organize entertainment. But there are interesting facilities that can be found for those who want a little romance because Krk has countless romantic places.

In Krk city, there is a wide selection of bars, discos and cafes.

• Cocktail / Club Jungle
• Cross Road Discotheque Malinska

Cultural events in Krk

• Krk fair – weekend festivities where are held cultural events in several stages.
• Vinofest – Fair wine in the open, in the center of historic core of the town of Krk

The offer is based on high quality and excellent wine and other local products, so you’ll find this and and various liquors, brandy, products made from honey, olive oil, cheese, bread, homemade food, essential oils, hand-made items and other interesting facts. Throughout the day are performing folk groups from the area of the island of Krk, while for the evening events are envisaged performances of various instrumental composition.

• Krk carnival – a traditional event which is in the town of Krk already held for many years

Videos of Krk

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

Discussions about Krk

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Useful links

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