Island of Krk

Island Krk
The island of Krk, is almost a peninsula thanks to the Krk Bridge (1309 m), built in 1981, that it is so close to land, Krk is very tourist center of the Kvarner Bay. With its 408 m2 is the largest island in the Adriatic Sea. Dry and rocky side of the access contradict the sunny hills of the western side of the interior and fertile plains where fields odijejeljena stone walls, stone walls of slaganog.
The island of Krk is a very diverse island - every place has its own uniqueness and most complete experience can be achieved if in addition to residence, and you decide to visit, and other parts of the island. On the island of Krk, the largest of the Omisalj, Malinska, Krk, Baska, Punat and Njivice. Each of these places will offer you a pleasant stay, whether in a hotel, camping, villas or houses, apartments or rooms. Omisalj is the northernmost town on the island, the Acropolis towering above the sea at 82 m above sea level. Krk is the main center of the island, dominated by a Romanesque bell tower and cathedral. Curicum ancient village was the scene of many battles, and today's Zagreb has an imposing defensive structures. East of the town of Krk Punat dear, which is considered the safest of the Adriatic seaport, lies the town of Punat. In front of the village, built on an island Košljun the Franciscan monastery and church, which at the main altar has a great polyptych Girolamo da Santa Croce. Baska is surrounded by rugged hills, dry, and with its narrow streets, balconies and sandy beaches of the island attracts tourists. Vrbnik is one of the oldest towns on the island, known for its indigenous white wine Vrbnička Žlahtina, and for its cultural, Glagolitic heritage and the closest street in the world.
Beautiful coves, picturesque villages, green interior and temperate climate make the island of Krk tourist target. On the island guests can be accommodated in beautiful hotels, campsites, freshen up in restaurants and coffee bars and engage in various sports. On the island of Krk there are several dozens of marked tourist paths leading through the forest and the sea. The underwater world around the island is very diverse and abundant fish and the island of Krk there are several diving clubs. During the summer, Krk is turning into one of the most organized and best destinations in the Adriatic, where anyone can find rest to your taste. Island of Krk is connected with the mainland over the Krk bridge, and can be used as a base for visits to tourist destinations along the coast and islands of Cres (Losinj) and Rab with which it has direct ferry connections. On the island is an international airport.