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Krk 45°04.669'N, 014°36.677'E45.07781;14.61129 destination

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Krk cathedral and waterfront

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

• Losinj
• Cres
• Rab

Communication

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Also see World Cruiser's Nets

Navigation

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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

Key to symbols: ||  – port of entry ||  – harbour ||  – marina ||  – anchorage ||

• Krk TownKrk Town/wiki/Krk_Town |  – harbour ||  – marina ||  – anchorage |
• MalinskaMalinska/wiki/Malinska |  – harbour |
• NjiviceNjivice/wiki/Njivice |  – harbour |
• OmisaljOmisalj/wiki/Omisalj |  – harbour ||  – anchorage |
• SiloSilo/wiki/Silo |  – harbour ||  – anchorage |
• VrbnikVrbnik/wiki/Vrbnik |  – harbour |
• BaskaBaska/wiki/Baska |  – harbour ||  – anchorage |

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

• Marina Punat

Anchorages

Note: U. (short for Uvala) = cove.

U. Sv. Fuska

U. Sv. Fuska/wiki/Krk#U._Sv._Fuska

anchorage U. Sv. Fuska [[Krk#U. Sv. Fuska|U. Sv. Fuska]] 45°02.360'N, 014°28.571'EU. Sv. Fuska45.03933215013534;14.476178153427513

The inlet of U Sv. Fuska lies four miles W of Krk Town and offers good shelter in its two branches in all conditions except southerlies. A row of electricity pylons on the slopes above is a good landmark on the approach. Anchor wherever there is space among the fishing boats in 5.0 - 6.0 metres. It may be advisable to take a line ashore to prevent swinging. Holding is good in sand and mud.

Luka Torkul

Luka Torkul/wiki/Krk#Luka_Torkul

anchorage Luka Torkul [[Krk#Luka Torkul|Luka Torkul]] 45°02.638'N, 014°28.114'ELuka Torkul45.043968;14.468566

The inlet of Luka Torkul lies five miles NW of U. Sv. Fuska on the W coast of the island. The head of the inlet is protected by two short piers. Depths in the approach are 6.0 - 10 metres and around 3.0 metres at the head. Anchor and take a line ashore to either of the piers or to the shore at the head of the inlet. Holding is moderate in sand and weed. Shelter is good in all winds except from S and SW.

U. Vala Jana

U. Vala Jana/wiki/Krk#U._Vala_Jana

anchorage U. Vala Jana [[Krk#U. Vala Jana|U. Vala Jana]] 45°03.674'N, 014°26.904'EU. Vala Jana45.061231;14.448395600480087

The wooded inlet of U. Vala Jana is situated 1.5 miles NW of Luka Torkul. At the head of the inlet is a sailing club with a series of small pontoons and quays. Anchor wherever suitable in 4.0 - 6.0 metres. Holding is moderate in sand and weed. Shelter is good in all but SW winds.

Zaton Soline

Zaton Soline/wiki/Krk#Zaton_Soline

anchorage Zaton Soline [[Krk#Zaton Soline|Zaton Soline]] 45°09.482'N, 014°36.681'EZaton Soline45.15802524412645;14.61135825030695

Zaton Soline is a wide, landlocked bay lying on the NE coast of Krk Island, opposite the mainland town of Crikvenica. The narrow entrance is marked with a stone light tower to starboard and a red metal pillar to port. A further port marker marks a reef at the inner end of the entrance channel. Once inside, there is a small and very crowded harbour at the SE side of the bay with some moorings managed by Marina Punat. Alternatively, anchor in 4.0 - 5.0 metres at the SW end of the bay or in the cove on the NE side, E of the lines of fish stakes and clear of the wreck. Beware of the shallow spit with less than 2.0 metres depth at the outer end that extends form the small harbour almost to the islet in the centre of the bay. Holding is excellent in mud and the inlet provides all-round shelter.

U. Petrina

U. Petrina/wiki/Krk#U._Petrina

anchorage U. Petrina [[Krk#U. Petrina|U. Petrina]] 45°07.232'N, 014°39.636'EU. Petrina45.12053897129441;14.660602600480084

U. Petrina is a small cove situated on the E coast of the island, two miles S of the harbour of Silo. Anchor as close to the head as depths allow, probably in 3.0 - 5.0 metres. The holding is fair to good in sand and weed. If there is any swell, it may be worth taking a line ashore. Shelter is good in most conditions but the anchorage is open SE.

U. Sv. Marak

U. Sv. Marak/wiki/Krk#U._Sv._Marak

anchorage U. Sv. Marak [[Krk#U. Sv. Marak|U. Sv. Marak]] 45°06.220'N, 014°39.947'EU. Sv. Marak45.10366786476804;14.66577561973871

U. Sv. Marak is a small cove on the S side of a distinctive promontory, about one mile S of U. Petrina. The promontory can be identified by a ruined chapel on the top. Anchor in 5.0 metres and take a line to the pier or one of the three stone bollards in the bay. The holding is good in sand and weed. Shelter is good in W and N winds but poor in winds from S and E.

Luka Srscica

Luka Srscica/wiki/Krk#Luka_Srscica

anchorage Luka Srscica [[Krk#Luka Srscica|Luka Srscica]] 45°03.939'N, 014°43.666'ELuka Srscica45.06565325126904;14.727769672072236

Luka Srscica lies between two promontories on the SE side of Krk Island, three miles ESE of the harbour of Vrbnik. There are dangerous rocks to be avoided in the approach from both N and E. Anchor at the head of the inlet in 5.0 - 6.0 metres. It may be advisable to take a line ashore if the winds are variable. The holding is good in sand and mud. Shelter here is good in all winds except N or NW, when it becomes untenable.

U. Mala Luka

U. Mala Luka/wiki/Krk#U._Mala_Luka

anchorage U. Mala Luka [[Krk#U. Mala Luka|U. Mala Luka]] 44°59.606'N, 014°47.876'EU. Mala Luka44.993436105154586;14.79793658965056

U. Mala Luka is a sheltered, L-shaped inlet at the SE extremity of Krk Island, opposite the town of Senj on the mainland. A small islet, O. Zecevo, lies 1.5 miles due E of the inlet. Anchor at the head of the inlet in 5.0 metres and take a line ashore. The holding is very patchy since much of the bottom is rocky, but it is possible with care to locate a sandy patch. Shelter here is excellent, although in view of the holding it is probably not a place to be in extreme weather.

U. Vela Luka

U. Vela Luka/wiki/Krk#U._Vela_Luka

anchorage U. Vela Luka [[Krk#U. Vela Luka|U. Vela Luka]] 44°58.640'N, 014°48.344'EU. Vela Luka44.977331;14.805734

U. Vela Luka is a deep inlet ‘round the corner’ from U. Mala Luka. Nearly a mile long, it cuts a deep scar into the rocky promontory that marks the SE end of Krk Island. Anchor at the head of the inlet in 5.0 - 6.0 metres. The holding is poor in sand and shingle, so it is not advisable as an anchorage if bad weather is forecast. Shelter is excellent from all winds except southerlies.

Amenities

Facilities
Water	Krk Town/wiki/Krk#.5B.5BKrk_Town.5D.5Dwater Krk Town [[Krk#Krk Town|Krk Town]] 45°01.460'N, 014°34.450'EKrk Town45.02433;14.57417 Water from a tap on the N quay or at the fuel berth Marina Punat/wiki/Krk#.5B.5BMarina_Punat.5D.5Dwater Marina Punat [[Krk#Marina Punat|Marina Punat]] 45°01.671'N, °'EMarina Punat45.027850743820935; In every berth, tel. +385 (51) 654 111 Malinska/wiki/Krk#.5B.5BMalinska.5D.5Dwater Malinska [[Krk#Malinska|Malinska]] 45°07.500'N, 014°31.500'EMalinska45.125;14.525 Water along the SW quay and on the long pontoon
Electricity	Marina Punat/wiki/Krk#.5B.5BMarina_Punat.5D.5Delectricity Marina Punat [[Krk#Marina Punat|Marina Punat]] 45°01.671'N, °'EMarina Punat45.027850743820935; In every berth, tel. +385 (51) 654 111 Malinska/wiki/Krk#.5B.5BMalinska.5D.5Delectricity Malinska [[Krk#Malinska|Malinska]] 45°07.500'N, 014°31.500'EMalinska45.125;14.525 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/wiki/Krk#.5B.5BKrk_Town.5D.5Dfuel Krk Town [[Krk#Krk Town|Krk Town]] 45°01.460'N, 014°34.450'EKrk Town45.02433;14.57417 Station in the NW corner of the harbour (although depths are barely 2.0 metres)
Bottled gas	In Marina Punat/wiki/Krk#.5B.5BMarina_Punat.5D.5Dchandler Marina Punat [[Krk#Marina Punat|Marina Punat]] 45°01.671'N, °'EMarina Punat45.027850743820935; Chandlery, tel. +385 (51) 654 111
Chandlers	Marina Punat/wiki/Krk#.5B.5BMarina_Punat.5D.5Dchandler Marina Punat [[Krk#Marina Punat|Marina Punat]] 45°01.671'N, °'EMarina Punat45.027850743820935; Chandlery, tel. +385 (51) 654 111
Services
Repairs	Marina Punat/wiki/Krk#.5B.5BMarina_Punat.5D.5Dservice Marina Punat [[Krk#Marina Punat|Marina Punat]] 45°01.671'N, °'EMarina Punat45.027850743820935; Chandlery, tel. +385 (51) 654 111 Omisalj/wiki/Krk#.5B.5BOmisalj.5D.5Dservice Omisalj [[Krk#Omisalj|Omisalj]] small workshop at the harbour
Internet	WiFi in Marina Punat
Mobile connectivity	?
Vehicle rentals	Krk Town/wiki/Krk#.5B.5BKrk_Town.5D.5Dcar Krk Town [[Krk#Krk Town|Krk Town]] 45°01.460'N, 014°34.450'EKrk Town45.02433;14.57417 Rental outlets in the town Marina Punat/wiki/Krk#.5B.5BMarina_Punat.5D.5Dcar Marina Punat [[Krk#Marina Punat|Marina Punat]] 45°01.671'N, °'EMarina Punat45.027850743820935; Car and scooter hire, tel. +385 (51) 654 111

Provisioning

Krk Town/wiki/Krk#.5B.5BKrk_Town.5D.5Dprovisions Krk Town [[Krk#Krk Town|Krk Town]] 45°01.460'N, 014°34.450'EKrk Town45.02433;14.57417 Supermarket and good provisions shops in the town.

Marina Punat/wiki/Krk#.5B.5BMarina_Punat.5D.5Dprovisions Marina Punat [[Krk#Marina Punat|Marina Punat]] 45°01.671'N, °'EMarina Punat45.027850743820935; Minimarket, tel. +385 (51) 654 111

Malinska/wiki/Krk#.5B.5BMalinska.5D.5Dprovisions Malinska [[Krk#Malinska|Malinska]] 45°07.500'N, 014°31.500'EMalinska45.125;14.525 Supermarket and good provisions shops in the town.

Njivice/wiki/Krk#.5B.5BNjivice.5D.5Dprovisions Njivice [[Krk#Njivice|Njivice]] 45°09.896'N, 014°32.560'ENjivice45.16494;14.54266 Supermarket and good provisions shops in the town.

Omisalj/wiki/Krk#.5B.5BOmisalj.5D.5Dprovisions Omisalj [[Krk#Omisalj|Omisalj]] 45°12.434'N, 014°33.140'EOmisalj45.20723;14.55234 Supermarket and good provisions shops in the town.

Silo/wiki/Krk#.5B.5BSilo.5D.5Dprovisions Silo [[Krk#Silo|Silo]] 45°08.989'N, 014°40.173'ESilo45.14982;14.66955 Supermarket and other provisions shops in the village.

Vrbnik/wiki/Krk#.5B.5BVrbnik.5D.5Dprovisions Vrbnik [[Krk#Vrbnik|Vrbnik]] 45°04.678'N, 014°40.402'EVrbnik45.07796;14.67337 Small supermarket and other provisions shops in the village.

Baska/wiki/Krk#.5B.5BBaska.5D.5Dprovisions Baska [[Krk#Baska|Baska]] 44°58.208'N, 014°45.677'EBaska44.97013;14.76129 Small supermarket and other provisions shops in the town.

Eating out

• Krk Town

 /wiki/Krk#.27.27.26nbsp.3B.27.27eatingout   [[Krk# | ]] 45°01.460'N, 014°34.450'E 45.02433;14.57417 Numerous cafes and restaurants around the harbour and in the town

• Marina Punat

 /wiki/Krk#.27.27.26nbsp.3B.27.27eatingout   [[Krk# | ]] 45°01.671'N, °'E 45.027850743820935; Restaurant and café, tel. +385 (51) 654 111

• Malinska

 /wiki/Krk#.27.27.26nbsp.3B.27.27eatingout   [[Krk# | ]] 45°07.500'N, 014°31.500'E 45.125;14.525 Numerous cafes and restaurants around the harbour and in the town

• Njivice

 /wiki/Krk#.27.27.26nbsp.3B.27.27eatingout   [[Krk# | ]] 45°09.896'N, 014°32.560'E 45.16494;14.54266 Several cafes and restaurants around the harbour and in the town

• Omisalj

 /wiki/Krk#.27.27.26nbsp.3B.27.27eatingout   [[Krk# | ]] 45°12.434'N, 014°33.140'E 45.20723;14.55234 Cafe and restaurant around the harbour. More in the town

• Silo

 /wiki/Krk#.27.27.26nbsp.3B.27.27eatingout   [[Krk# | ]] 45°08.989'N, 014°40.173'E 45.14982;14.66955 Cafes and bars In the village

• Vrbnik

 /wiki/Krk#.27.27_.26nbsp.3B.27.27eatingout   [[Krk#  |  ]] 45°04.678'N, 014°40.402'E  45.07796;14.67337 Cafes, bars and restaurants in the village

Konoba Nada/wiki/Krk#.27.27Konoba_Nada.27.27eatingout Konoba Nada [[Krk#Konoba Nada|Konoba Nada]] 45°04.678'N, 014°40.402'EKonoba Nada45.07796;14.67337 Wine bar, serves an excellent zlahtina white wine with smoked ham and cheese --Athene of Lymington 15:04, 21 April 2012 (BST).

• Baska

 /wiki/Krk#.27.27.26nbsp.3B.27.27eatingout   [[Krk# | ]] 44°58.208'N, 014°45.677'E 44.97013;14.76129 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

Give a short history of the island.

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.

Krk castle and cathedral

Franciscan monastery of Kosljun

The harbour and village of Vrbnik

Baska waterfront

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)

• Croatia Sailing and Cruising Discussions on Cruisers Forum

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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