Krk: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

History and maritime tradition are evident at specific sites in Krk. Krk Cathedral was built in the 5th century as a three-nave early Christian basilica on the remains of Roman baths. The cathedral treasury contains a gilded Frankopan altarpiece dating from 1477. The Frankopan Castle is the only surviving secular medieval monument in Krk.

Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment for their stay in Krk therefore has a clear accommodation objective.

Culture and History

The Krk Interpretive Centre presents the heritage of the Frankopans, replicas of medieval weapons and archaeological monuments in the open air. In the old town, the Maritime Heritage Interpretive Centre presents the island's maritime tradition interactively. The centre also includes a workshop on building ship models and a sailing simulator.

Trails and Landscape

The easy circular hiking trail H134 Tajne napuštenog naselja is 8.5 kilometres long, starts at Krk's Upper Town Gate and leads towards Lakmartin. In the surrounding area, H134 also includes the scattered remains of the abandoned settlement of Lizer, which was depopulated in the 19th century.

H127 Šetnja zelenim poluotokom is an easy 8.1-kilometre hiking trail in Krk. H121 Putovima zlatnih kapi krčkog blaga – zapad is a 14.6-kilometre hiking trail that starts in Krk and runs through the city's western hinterland. The B-427 Putovima sedam sela cycling route also starts in Krk and leads through the city's western hinterland.

Prniba features Aleppo pine forest and provides access to small secluded beaches and rocky shores.

Harbour and Beaches

Krk can be reached by road via the Krk Bridge, by regular bus services and by boat. The Port of Krk accommodates vessels up to 15 metres long. Ferry connections include Cres–Valbiska and Lopar–Valbiska.

The beaches of the town of Krk have rocky or sandy seabeds. Their facilities include beach volleyball, playgrounds, diving centres and sailing centres.

Regional Specialities

Kuća maslinovog ulja Nono in Krk provides information about olive oil production and offers tastings. Imbrijagon is a fragrant dry biscuit traditionally prepared in the town of Krk before holidays. According to local legend, the Krk Princes' Cake is associated with the wedding of Nikola Frankopan and Dorotea in the 15th century.

More local pages: Poljica, Skrpčići, Pinezici, Vrh, Kornic, Bajčići, Nenadići, Linardici.

To the higher-level travel overview: Općina Krk.