Town of Krk

Town Krk, the largest settlement on the island of the same name, is located on the southwest coast of the island. Good transport connections have contributed to the rapid development of the town of Krk and transformed it into one of the leading tourist centres in the bay of Kvarner. The island is very well connected in terms of transport with a bridge to the mainland, numerous ferry lines to neighbouring islands and with the rest of the world by regular and charter flights via Rijeka Airport that is located on Krk near Omišalj. The town’s rich history is inscribed in the remains of Roman buildings, on the facades of Gothic and Renaissance churches and monasteries and the town walls that have been protecting its treasures located within them for centuries. Visit Kamplin, the remains of a Roman training ground, admire the temple of Venus, the tower on the coast built for Count Nikola Frankopan in 1407 and take a look at the numerous churches, such as the Church of St. Quirinus with a valuable sacral collection, the 11th- century Church of the Holy Mary of Health, the Church of St. Francis, the Church of St. Joseph, St. Donatus and St. Chrysogonus. Visit the beautiful cathedral and the Franciscan monastery and head to the islet of Košljun, where monks have been collecting and preserving many valuable objects for centuries, which are on display today in the ethnographic and sacral museum. Each of the town’s landmarks tells its own ancient story and delights the many tourists and visitors on the island. In addition to its rich cultural and historical heritage, town Krk offers numerous tourist facilities.

Accommodation to the highest standards can be found in modern apartments, holiday homes, villas and hotels. The beautiful pebble beaches of the town of Krk not only proudly fly blue flags that stand for excellent quality and clean sea, but also offer a variety of facilities and events. Those in search of peace and solitude can visit the nearby peninsula of Prniba and enjoy the intimacy of its hidden coves. Numerous cycling and hiking trails pass through lush forests and centuries-old olive groves. One of the most interesting cycling routes is the one that leads to the Franciscan monastery on Glavotok, where, hidden in the woods, you will come across the Church of St. Chrysogonus.

Krk’s gastronomic offer is another attraction one should not miss and a real paradise for gourmets. Try the island's lamb, the famous Kvarner shrimps, homemade sheep cheese, Krk’s tasty prosciutto and hand-made pasta called Šurlice in the many restaurants and taverns in town. Do not miss to taste the sweet pleasures of homemade pastry such as kroštule, fritters and the imbriagon, the so-called "drunk cookie" which is made only in the town of Krk. Refresh yourself with a precious drop, the famous wine Vrbnička Žlahtina or the sparkling wine from the sea. Explore every corner of this paradise and enjoy your dream vacation.