Krk
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Krk Island lies in the bay of Rijeka in Croatia, between the mainland to the east and the long island of Cres to the west, from which it is separated by a three mile wide strait. Its northern extremity is connected to the mainland by a road bridge with a clearance of 45 metres, which carries busy traffic between the city of Rijeka and its international airport at the NE end of the island. Croatia’s largest island, it is also one of the most popular with tourists, especially from Austria, Germany and Slovenia, attracted by its good transport connections. The N and NW coasts of the island are mostly steep-to and rocky with few settlements, but the S and SW parts experience a milder climate, with more forestry and agriculture and the main settlements of Krk Town, Punat and Baska. The island’s main harbour of Krk Town has moorings for visiting yachts and good shelter in all but strong southerlies, while the inlet of Punat two miles E contains an 800-berth marina, Marina Punat, which is very popular with over-wintering yachts. Several smaller harbours and anchorages around the coasts of the island can be visited in suitable conditions, but few have any facilities for yachts. The island’s main attractions include the 13th - 16th century Krk Cathedral and Venetian castle, both in Krk Town, and the lovely mediaeval village of Vrbnik on the E coast, famous for its delicious zlahtina white wine. The resort of Baska on the S coast is popular with hikers, attracted by its mountain trails, while the inlet of Punat contains a picturesque 16th century Franciscan monastery on a small island in the centre of the inlet.
Charts
- British Admiralty
- BA202 - Croatia, Kvarner, Kvarnerić and Velebitski Kanal
- BA2719 - Croatia, Rt Marlera to Senj including Approaches to Rijeka
- Croatian charts
- MK 5 - Rijeka Bay
- MK 6 - Cres Island
- MK 7 - Krk - Rab
- Imray
- M24 - Gulf of Trieste to Losinj and Rab
Weather
See Croatia.
Passages
See Croatia.
Islands
Communication
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Entrance
Krk does not have a port of entry. The nearest port of entry is Rijeka.
Berthing
The principal berthing options for yachts visiting the island are the town quay and separate visitors’ moorings at Krk Town, the large marina of Marina Punat, the small harbours of Malinska, Njivice, Omisalj, Silo, Vrbnik and Baska and several anchorages offering good shelter depending on wind direction.
Ports
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Anchorages
Note: U. (short for Uvala) = cove.
U. Sv. Fuska
Luka Torkul
U. Vala Jana
Zaton Soline
U. Petrina
U. Sv. Marak
Luka Srscica
U. Mala Luka
U. Vela Luka
Amenities
Facilities | |
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Water | Krk Town [[Krk#Krk Town|Krk Town]] 45°01.460'N, 014°34.450'E Water from a tap on the N quay or at the fuel berth
Marina Punat [[Krk#Marina Punat|Marina Punat]] 45°01.671'N, °'E In every berth, tel. +385 (51) 654 111 Malinska [[Krk#Malinska|Malinska]] 45°07.500'N, 014°31.500'E Water along the SW quay and on the long pontoon |
Electricity | Marina Punat [[Krk#Marina Punat|Marina Punat]] 45°01.671'N, °'E In every berth, tel. +385 (51) 654 111
Malinska [[Krk#Malinska|Malinska]] 45°07.500'N, 014°31.500'E Electricity along the SW quay and on the long pontoon. |
Toilets | In Marina Punat |
Showers | In Marina Punat |
Laundry | In Marina Punat, in the town of Malinska |
Garbage | Bins the harbours and Marina Punat |
Supplies | |
Fuel | Krk Town [[Krk#Krk Town|Krk Town]] 45°01.460'N, 014°34.450'E Station in the NW corner of the harbour (although depths are barely 2.0 metres) |
Bottled gas | In Marina Punat [[Krk#Marina Punat|Marina Punat]] 45°01.671'N, °'E Chandlery, tel. +385 (51) 654 111 |
Chandlers | Marina Punat [[Krk#Marina Punat|Marina Punat]] 45°01.671'N, °'E Chandlery, tel. +385 (51) 654 111 |
Services | |
Repairs | Marina Punat [[Krk#Marina Punat|Marina Punat]] 45°01.671'N, °'E Chandlery, tel. +385 (51) 654 111
Omisalj [[Krk#Omisalj|Omisalj]] small workshop at the harbour |
Internet | WiFi in Marina Punat |
Mobile connectivity | ? |
Vehicle rentals | Krk Town [[Krk#Krk Town|Krk Town]] 45°01.460'N, 014°34.450'E Rental outlets in the town
Marina Punat [[Krk#Marina Punat|Marina Punat]] 45°01.671'N, °'E Car and scooter hire, tel. +385 (51) 654 111 |
Provisioning
Krk Town [[Krk#Krk Town|Krk Town]] 45°01.460'N, 014°34.450'E Supermarket and good provisions shops in the town.
Marina Punat [[Krk#Marina Punat|Marina Punat]] 45°01.671'N, °'E Minimarket, tel. +385 (51) 654 111
Malinska [[Krk#Malinska|Malinska]] 45°07.500'N, 014°31.500'E Supermarket and good provisions shops in the town.
Njivice [[Krk#Njivice|Njivice]] 45°09.896'N, 014°32.560'E Supermarket and good provisions shops in the town.
Omisalj [[Krk#Omisalj|Omisalj]] 45°12.434'N, 014°33.140'E Supermarket and good provisions shops in the town.
Silo [[Krk#Silo|Silo]] 45°08.989'N, 014°40.173'E Supermarket and other provisions shops in the village.
Vrbnik [[Krk#Vrbnik|Vrbnik]] 45°04.678'N, 014°40.402'E Small supermarket and other provisions shops in the village.
Baska [[Krk#Baska|Baska]] 44°58.208'N, 014°45.677'E Small supermarket and other provisions shops in the town.
Eating out
- [[Krk# | ]] 45°01.460'N, 014°34.450'E Numerous cafes and restaurants around the harbour and in the town
- [[Krk# | ]] 45°01.671'N, °'E Restaurant and café, tel. +385 (51) 654 111
- [[Krk# | ]] 45°07.500'N, 014°31.500'E Numerous cafes and restaurants around the harbour and in the town
- [[Krk# | ]] 45°09.896'N, 014°32.560'E Several cafes and restaurants around the harbour and in the town
- [[Krk# | ]] 45°12.434'N, 014°33.140'E Cafe and restaurant around the harbour. More in the town
- [[Krk# | ]] 45°08.989'N, 014°40.173'E Cafes and bars In the village
- [[Krk# | ]] 45°04.678'N, 014°40.402'E Cafes, bars and restaurants in the village
- Konoba Nada [[Krk#Konoba Nada|Konoba Nada]] 45°04.678'N, 014°40.402'E Wine bar, serves an excellent zlahtina white wine with smoked ham and cheese --Athene of Lymington 15:04, 21 April 2012 (BST).
- [[Krk# | ]] 44°58.208'N, 014°45.677'E Numerous cafes, bars and restaurants in the town
Transportation
- Buses to Rijeka on mainland
- International flights from Rijeka airport (on Krk Island)
- Ferries to Merag on Cres Island from Valbinska
Tourism
History
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Places to Visit
Krk Town is a picturesque mediaeval town, with narrow streets winding around its old quarter, of which the highlight is the cathedral, built between the 13th and 16th centuries, and the Venetian castle five minutes’ walk to the east. The castle is the venue for concerts and theatrical events during the Krk Festival in July and August. From Krk Town it is a long six-mile hike or shorter bus ride NE to the delightful mediaeval village of Vrbnik, famous for its zlahtina white wine (try it at the Konoba Nada with smoked ham and cheese). Barely two miles E of Krk Town is the large inlet of Punat with the 16th century Franciscan monastery of Kosljun on an island in the centre. The resort and small harbour of Baska at the SE end of island is impressively sited, nestling between two high mountain ranges, and is popular with trekkers.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Krk at the Wikipedia
- Krk at the Wikivoyage
- Noonsite
- List of all Croatian marinas
- Croatian National Tourist Board
- Find Croatia travel guide
References
See Croatia.
Comments
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- May 2005 ----Athene of Lymington 15:04, 21 April 2012 (BST)
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