Krk Island, Croatia

The island of Krk has an area of ​​405.78 sq. km. The town of Krk - located in the southern part of the island and surrounded by vineyards and olive groves, combines the culture of the ancient Romans, the architecture of the Middle Ages and the rhythm of modern life. Nature impresses with beautiful beaches, blue sea and lush greenery.
Undoubtedly one of the most beautiful islands in Croatia and its pride is the island of Krk. Among other things, the island of Krk is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Croatia. It can boast of the fact that 14 of its beaches have a Blue Flag for cleanliness, as well as a rich cultural past and the first traces of Croatian writing. The history of the island of Krk dates back to the Homeric era, when, according to legend, the island of Krk was first mentioned. The island is believed to have been inhabited since the 7th century.
The Viennese aristocracy has the credit for successfully appearing on the tourist map as early as the 19th century. Malinska - a town on the west coast of the island of Krk, has developed into an attractive destination, perhaps because of its picturesque location in a bay. Lovers of cultural monuments will be impressed by the Lapidarium in Omišal, the castle of the local magnate family Frankopan, as well as the oldest Croatian written monument - Baška slab in Jurandvor. The main square, the Cathedral of the Assumption, the tower on Camplin Square, the fortress walls, as well as the church of St. Quirinus, dedicated to the patron saint of the city, must be present in the program for visiting the old part of the city of Krk.
About the beaches, the island of Krk has something to show. In the town of the same name there are several beautiful beaches of sand and pebbles. Krk has all kinds of beaches that you can find in Croatia - from the typical terraces to the rocky shores, as well as rock formations. These beaches are close to the town of Krk and offer the least services - showers, refreshing cabins, toilets, boat rental and diving centers.
There are many factors that shape the island of Krk as an ideal tourist destination. Among them of particular importance are the largest reserve of white vultures, the Biserujka cave, around which pirate legends are passed, and the oenological pearl Vranichka Zlatina. Beaches, landmarks, history, architecture. This is not all. The island of Krk is also hospitable to all lovers of active holidays with its trails for cycling and trekking, wakeboarding, kneeboarding, water skiing and other extreme water sports, which are part of the attractions of Krk. In addition, the island of Krk attracts with the beauty of the crystal clear sea waters, which are an ideal place for explorers of the sea depths.