Mediterrana

Krk

KRK is a town, port and summer resort in the bay of the same name, on the south-western coast of the island of Krk. The coastline is rocky, shallow in the west and deeper in the east. The cove called Drazica has a sand beach ringed by the Aleppo pine forest.

The main occupations are farming, viniculture, fruit growing, fishery, crafts, processing of synthetic masses and tourism. Of all ancient settlements on the island (Omisalj, Dobrinj, Vrbnik and Baska) Krk is the only town founded at the very coast.

During the summer, many artists and ensembles come to Krk. The tradition includes the local festival in honour of St. Quirinus, patron of the town (4th of July), the Krk summer festival (16th of July - 24th of August), with events taking place on the stages of the cathedral, atria of the Franciscan monasteries in Krk, Kosljun, and in the Frankopan Castle, as well as the Krk Fair (8th-10th of August). Lovers of the folklore can attend folklore events in Krk and the surroundings. The carnival season (January/February) also attracts many visitors.

The climate is extremely pleasant. The average temperature in January is 5.6° and in July 24.1°C.

Road network connects the town of Krk it with all major towns on the island, and the Bridge of Krk with the mainland. On the northern part there is also the International airport of Rijeka with regular flight to several European cities in the summer.