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Island of Krk Travel Guide: Shopping

The island of Krk sits on the intersection of culture, history, tourism, fun and entertainment and its centre, the town of Krk, is at centre of things on the island especially in the summer months.
A wide range of delicacies await you in the inns and restaurants on the island of Krk: from fish specialities and other sea food dishes that are dripping in local olive oil and Žlatina from Vrbnik to traditional pasta in a variety of sauces, Krk lamb, local sheep cheese and prosciutto. One thing is for sure, your taste buds won’t be bored.
A capella songs, performances, classical concerts and popular music are held every day in the town of Krk in the summer months, and the street performers and lively characters who you will meet in the old town, on Vela market square and on the coastal paths will freshen up the warm days and evenings.
The beaches of Krk are well known for being extremely well looked after and very well-equipped and the sea in this part of Kvarner is crystal clear. All our accommodation is right on the sea so you can have a totally relaxing summer holiday.
All those who want adrenalin can try windsurfing and other water sports not far from the town of Krk, in the bay of Punat, where excitement levels are raised to another notch.
In the last few years, some of the leading world tourism guides have called Krk the closest Adriatic island because of its airport and the fact that it only takes an hour or two for airlines from all over Europe to get here.
It is possible to get additional tourist information and maps from the Tourist Association of Krk, at Vela market, and in other sites.
Outside the city of Krk, on other parts of the island, there are places that are great for anyone who wants some nightlife. The biggest club on the island, the Crossroad disco in Malinska should definitely be mentioned here. There are also lots of summer cocktail bars that have relaxing sea side terraces and cafés and lounge bars where you can cool down with your favourite drink.
One thing we should not forget to mention, which is something quite unique and greatly entertained our visitors for the first time last year. This is the summer ice rink that is on the shore itself. So when you pack your things, as well as your sun cream, sun glasses and sun loungers, don’t forget to bring your ice skates with you .
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Baška Tablet Miniature

Baška Tablet Miniature

The Baška Tablet (Baščanska ploča) is the most important early Croatian monument of the Croatian language and literature written in the Croatian Glagolitic script dating from about 1100. It originates from the early Romanesque church of St Lucy in Jurandvor near Baška on the island of Krk. Take along a miniature of the Baška Tablet that will remind you of your vacation on the “Golden Island”.

Jewellery with the Morčić Motif

Jewellery with the Morčić Motif

The image of Morčić represents a traditional jewellery motif typical of the Kvarner region which symbolises affiliation to the littoral region. Although various jewellery is made with the Morčić image (pendants, brooches, needles, rings), earrings are still the most popular decorative jewellery with this motif. The Morčić jewellery will be an attractive gift for your loved ones and a nice souvenir of your vacation on the island of Krk.

Sopile

Sopile

When talking about the Istrian folklore we should mention a wind instrument called sopile, whose melodies can be heard at almost all island festivities most commonly associated to church holidays and patrons of towns. Get to know traditional folk customs of the island and dance the tanac of Krk by the traditional sounds of the sopile.

Vrbnik Žlahtina

Vrbnik Žlahtina

Vrbnik žlahtina is an autochthonous sort of white wine cultivated in limited quantities on the island of Krk, near Vrbnik. Its name derives from the Slavic adjective meaning noble. Try this wine of very distinctive aroma and make your loved ones happy with a bottle of an autochthonous wine of this region.

Komovica Brandy

Komovica Brandy

The islanders traditionally welcome their guests with dried figs and various kinds of home-made brandy.  Strong alcoholic drink komovica brandy (ropovica) is a typical drink of the island of Krk. It is made of grape by distillation of grape marc enriched with various aromatic herbs from the region of Kvarner.