Krk Island holidays, Kvarner Holiday rentals - villas & holiday homes to rent on Krk Island
Krk Island is the largest in the Kvarner archipelago covering an area of 409 sq kms with a length of 38kms. It is connected to the mainland by a toll bridge or you can catch a ferry from Rijeka with sailing times of around 1 hour. The fortified Old Town of Krk with its preserved town centre dating back to the 15th century is not to be missed - it's like stepping back in time with the cobbled streets and with walls along its entire length. During the evenings, the waterfront is the place to be with many restaurants, cafes and bars facing on to the hundreds of fishing and tourist boats that pack the marina.
Looking for a beautiful beach? You will need to head to the south coast in Baška. This resort is very popular with families as it has the best beach on the island called Veli Plaža which stretches for 2kms. Everything you could wish for is available from sunbeds and umbrellas to soft-play slides, trampolines and pedalos to hire.
| At a glance... | |
|---|---|
| Population | 19,000 |
| Main town | Krk Town |
| Historical sites | ✔ |
| Vineyards (Krk is known for its dry white wine žlahtina) | ✔ |
| Underground aquarium, Old Town | ✔ |
| Family friendly | ✔ |
| Best beach | Stara Baska (Old Baska) |
| International airport | Rijeka airport on Krk island |
| Connection to mainland | Toll bridge or ferry to Rijeka |
Featured villas on Krk Island
Krk Island is a bustling tourist destination and offers a wide selection of self catering holiday rental accommodation from luxurious coastal villas to cosy apartments in the local villages. Renting a villa on Krk Island or holiday home can be the ideal base for exploring the local area and other islands in the Kvarner archipelago and is perfect for families, friends and groups. Holiday rentals provide the freedom, flexibility and space to do what you want, when you want - home from home.
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Things to see & do on Krk Island and Kvarner
In addition to wandering around the fascinating seaside villages, wining, dining and sight seeing, there are plenty of things to see and do for the whole family on the island and around the Gulf of Kvarner.
| A few suggestions.... | |
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| Visit the blue lagoon village Veli on Losinj Island | ✔ |
| Explore 13th century Trsat Castle in Rijeka | ✔ |
| Take a boat trip out to one of the islands and swim with the dolphins | ✔ |
| Sunbathe on Rab Island with its 22 sandy bays | ✔ |
| Tour Biserujka Cave on Krk Island | ✔ |
| Stroll along the 12km Lungomare Opatija promenade | ✔ |
| Wander around Nehaj Fortress and Park Nehaj, Krk Island | ✔ |
| Explore the medieval Cres Town with its Venetian Tower on Cres Island | ✔ |
Our view on Krk Island
A must-see island in the Kvarner Bay, krk Island oozes charm and character and is easily accessible from the mainland by car or ferry. Staying in a villa holiday rental is the best way to experience the island and is ideal for for families, friends and groups. Renting a holiday home provides the space, freedom and flexibility to do what you want, when you want - home from home.
