- The island of Krk even in ancient times was known as the “golden island” thanks to its natural characteristics
- In 1100 the Croatian birth certificate – the tablet was created on the island of Krk.
- The island’s number of destiny is seven: it was inhabited by the Croatian people in the 7th century, it survived pirate attacks seven times, the seventh Frankopan prince was the last prince of Krk and today the island has seven principal centres.
- At the height of their rule, the Frankopan family, owned territory equal to half of today’s Croatia
- The final resting place of Katarina Frankopan, one of the most famous members of Krk’s noble family is situated on the small island of Košljun
- The Krk folklore festival is one of the oldest festivals of its kind in Croatia (founded in 1938)
- The eminent song “Va se vrime godišća”comes exactly from the island of Krk
- The average life expectancy on the island of Krk is usually over the national average.
- 15 blue flags fly over beaches on the island of Krk.
- Marina Punat has won the blue flag continuously since 1998.
- The island of Krk is included amongst the most sunny parts of Europe having 2500 hours of sun per year
- Around 1400 species of land plants-almost half of the total flora in Croatia grow on the island of Krk
- The unique plant the “Barbašova lazarkinja” (Asperula Borbasiana) is a world endemic species: grows exclusively in the Baška bay
- 300 km of walking and cycling path extend across the island of Krk.
- The 45th parallell runs through the island of Krk
- Healing mud can be found on the island of Krk, more precisely on the west side of the Klimno bay. The seawater is shallow and for that reason suitable for families with children. The interesting fact is that you can walk in the seawater for a few hundred metres, and the sea only reaches your knees. Precisely for this reason, it is favoured by young people. It offers the possibility of good fun…from picigin (a sports game played by several players in a circle who pass a small ball around, keeping it in the air and out of the water for as long as possible) to beach volleyball. In fact, the beach has two volleyball courts, and a futsal court. Many people gain great satisfaction from the efficiency of the healing mud and so willingly come back to this resort. This particular type of healing mud is used for curing gout.
- An ornithology reserve (on the island of Prvić and the north-eastern, steeper part of the coast of the island of Krk) is the most northern habitat of Griffon vultures in the coastal zone. The Griffon vulture is a rare species of local fauna, which reaches sexual maturity when it is five or six years old, and the female only lays one or two eggs.
- The bathing season starts in spring and lasts till late autumn, thanks to the mild Mediterranean climate.
Krk beaches are full of sounds, smells and colours you must not miss. It is up to you to find a beach that suits you best!!!!Some are hidden in the bays, some are nicely arranged hotel or public beaches, some are pebbled or sandy, rocky… some can only be reached by boat or taking walks on shepherd’s paths along the pine forest. However, all these Krk beaches are suitable for visitors of different affinities.
If you wish to spend your vacation surrounded by your family, practising sports and looking for entertainment, there are a number of bays connected by walking paths offering various facilities such as sports parks, children parks, often located in deep shade and accompanied by a café or restaurant.
If you prefer the isolation or a romantic spot, little bays hide the undisclosed beaches, away from civilization and crowded areas; some of them accessible only from the sea side are the right choice.
As the sun sets, the beaches invite you to take romantic walks or look for entertainment. In search for the latter, look for cafes and clubs in the open, offering entertainment until the early morning hours.
The island of Krk offers beaches for pets and nudist beaches located in natural bays with crystal clear sea bringing the man close to the nature.
The island of Krk is also the island of Blue Flags. There are 15 beaches proud to wave the Blue Flag as the best evidence of clean sea and coast with high standards of services.
