About Krk

The island of Krk is the northernmost island in the Mediterranean, located in the Kvarner Bay. It is the largest island in the Adriatic, with an area of ​​409.9 km2. There are about twenty islets, rocks and reefs around the island. Krk is the island with the most populated places, there are a total of 68. Today, 19,383 inhabitants live on the island (2011 census). The traditional way of life of the islanders is linked to the sea (fishing, seafaring, shipbuilding), agriculture and animal husbandry, especially sheep breeding, and this, along with other more recent activities, has remained on the island until today.

Explore the Golden Island of Krk, take advantage of its proximity and accessibility, discover its rich history and tradition through beautiful stories and interesting things that make it wonderful and mysterious, or find your favorite beach full of sounds, smells and colors…

Explore Krk

Culture and heritage

Krk is an island of rich cultural and historical heritage that should be experienced. Small, winding streets prevail within the old cores of almost every place on the island, along with parish churches, each one is unique and recognizable.

Geography

The relief is karst, with interesting shapes; caves and caverns (Biserujka near Dobrinje), dolci and skrapa.

Interesting things

Due to its peculiarities, the island of Krk was given the name golden island even in antiquity. In the year 1100. on the island of Krk the Croatian birth certificate Bašćanska ploča was created.