Krk is the main settlement of the island of Krk. It is located on the southwest coast of the island and is seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Krk. The town is among the oldest in the Adriatic. It has been continuously inhabited since Roman times and was once part of the Byzantian Theme Dalmatia after the western empire had fallen to the barbarians. Roman ruins can be seen today in some parts of the town, for example mosaics in the houses.
The old part of the city today, is encircled by walls that, together with the city door and the forts, define the inner city layout. The preserved defense forts are the Frankopan Castle at Kamplin Square, the Tower by the sea and the City Hall at the main city square. The ambiance-filled Frankopan Castle at Kamplin Square, completed at the end of the 13th century, is used today as a venue for various cultural events. The multi-angular Tower by the sea, with an inscription from the 15th century, embellishes the Krk waterfront, the favorite gathering place during the summer season with a rich offer of restaurants, cafes and tourist boats offering attractive excursions. The old City Hall, embellished by coats of arms and a very interesting and unique clock, has been dominating the main city square since the end of the 16th century. The main city street with numerous small stores, jewelry shops, galleries and candy stores runs from the main square.
The prerequisites for the development of tourism in the city of Krk were the climate, the sun and the sea. Bathing-places and beaches in the city of Krk have been improved since the beginning of the twentieth century, while some beaches were developed several years ago. One of the newest pebble beaches stretches from the town harbor along the breakwater toward Ježevac, the camp bathing-place partly made of concrete continues further on and after that, several more developed beaches. Further down the coast lie little pebble and rocky beaches accessible to those who made the extra effort and walked a few kilometers down the coast. On the other side of the exit from the old part of the city of Krk, there are several coves underneath the hotels Koralj and Dražica where the first bathing-places were constructed.
The waterfront made of concrete and the sandy seabed in coves attract many swimmers during the summer, and on the first beach you can relax with a view of the ancient walls of Krk. Dražica is another cove surrounded with pine groves and hotels, and further on, small beaches and a smaller cove stretch all the way to the naturist camp Politin, followed by the Prniba peninsula. On the beaches of Krk you can refresh yourself in the sea or in catering facilities by the sea. Maintained city beaches offer entertainment for all ages, from boat and pedal boat rentals, to sand volleyball, children's playgrounds, tennis courts... The „blue flags“ are the evidence of the sea cleanliness and each year, after the testing down the entire Adriatic coast, these flags are granted to those beaches that deserve them. On the area of the city of Krk there are five such beaches.
The green Prniba peninsula is the ideal place for an active holiday. You can make a tour of it by taking a walk or riding a bike on a non-asphalted road that is several kilometers long.
