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Krk, is a Croatian island in the northern Adriatic Sea, located near Rijeka (Italian Fiume) in the Bay of Kvarner (Italian Quarnaro) and part of the Primorje-Gorski Kotar county. Krk is the second largest Adriatic island, with an area of 405.22 km˛, and also the most populous one, with numerous towns and villages totalling 16,402 (2001). Although recent student surveys pointed that Cres (Italian Cherso) is the largest Croatian island, official data show that Krk is the largest.
Krk, The island has been inhabited since before 10th century BCE. The Romans called the island Curicta. During the Roman Civil War, the Bay of Curicta was the scene of sea combat between the fleets of Caesar and Pompey.
Over a thousand years later, the island was the center of the Vegliot dialect of the Dalmatian language. Krk was also the seat of medieval bishops and important nobility, the Frankopans.
Dobrinj, a village in the north-eastern, central part of the island of Krk, 10 km south of Omisalj. It lies on easily cultivable soil, favourable for farming. Dobrinj is located at the intersection of the regional road Klimno - Sveti Vid Miholjice and a local road.
Situated in a fertile valley, the village has maintained all features of a farming agglomeration (quality local wines, brandy, olive oil). The traditional connection with the coast - Soline (former saltern), Klimno (shipbuilding) and Silo - has been still preserved. Clear seawater, beautiful beaches and delicious food attract, unfortunately still rare, visitors to Dobrinj. In collaboration with other places (Vrbnik, Omisalj) folk festivals are organized (in July), as well as the music school of "sopela" and folklore events, common to the entire island. Malinska, Malinska is the second largest tourist destination on the western coast of the island of Krk, connected to the mainland by the Krcki bridge. It is placed 13 km north of the town of Krk, in a large bay of rich vegetation and several beautiful sandy and pebble beaches. Besides private accommodation, there are hotels, campsites and villas with pools. Malinska, first mentioned in the 15th century, due to its dense forests, was the island's export harbor for wood. There are 3 swimming areas, a promenade along the coast called "Rajski put", and several facilities for tennis, mini golf, boccie, bowling, equestrian sports and water sports, such as diving, sailing and fishing. Like other tourist centers, Malinska offers excellent entertainment (cultural events, regattas and local festivals), and delicious food in the konobas (local restaurants) that serve home-grown vegetables, wine and recently caught fish or several fancy restaurants. Malinska is ideal for those looking for a well-known tourist destination and we recommend it to families, outdoor enthusiasts and young people looking for fun.
Njivice, a small town and harbour at the western coast of the island of Krk, situated in the cove Beli Kamik. ). Njivice is one of many tourist towns on the island of Krk, Croatia's largest island. Once a small fishing village, today it is overflowing with tourists who always willingly return. d vacation. An abundance of island vegetation offers preciously needed shade, while a mild Mediterranean climate allows for moments of relaxation and rest.
. Omišalj,Omisalj is placed on the south-western part of the Kvarner island of Krk, connected to the mainland by the Krcki bridge. The acropolis settlement, one of the oldest on the island, dating back to Roman times, is built above the Omisaljski bay. This place, traditionally oriented towards fishing and agriculture, is nowadays a tourist center known for its sports facilities, rich cultural heritage and various types of entertainment. Besides rowing and sailing, the Omisaljski bay offers many other sporting activities (tennis, mini golf, football etc.). The rocky and concrete beaches are surrounded by cypresses and pine trees. We recommend Omisalj to guests interested in cultural and folklore heritage, to active holiday enthusiasts and to families with children.
Silo, a place and harbor on the eastern coast of the Kvarner island of Krk, connected to the mainland by the Krcki bridge. Silo is situated in the Stipanja bay known for its amazing beaches protected from eastern and southern winds by a long and narrow cape. Silo has a post office, grocery store and several smaller restaurants. It is a great place for a family holiday and for those interested in water sports such as underwater fishing. If you are coming by boat, it can be anchored in the local harbor.
Vrbnik, Vrbnik is situated at the northeast coast of the island of Krk, above the Velebit strait, by the small bay of St. Marco. It is located immediately above the sea, on the 49 meter high cliff, which almost vertically dives into the sea from its north side. Access is very difficult from the sea side, while there is steep road going from the port to the city. It is not a surprise that folk song mention it in the poem “Vrbnik above the sea, high mountain …”
Nearby Vrbnik there is very fertile soil and wide Vrbnik Field, which has always yield abundant crops, therefore viticulture, horticulture, and olive production have been the main economic sources of income for the local inhabitants. In green vineyards of Vrbnik fields there is even today cultivated very famous Vrbnik Zlatina.
Vrbnik is the city of Glagolitic-script, and Dukes of Frankopan, city of sacral ensembles, wine cellars and fortification sights. It also a sample of urban fitting into salvage beauty of nature, which means that it is one of most valuable urbane unit, because of its medieval structures and valuable single constructions (St. George Church, Church of St. Joan the Baptist, “Bacin” Court, Church of Our Lady, Parish Bell Tower …). in accordance with the Cultural Monuments Protection Act of 1970, when it was entered into the register of Unmovable Cultural Monuments.
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