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Beaches of Krk
41 beaches and coves on Krk that we would send friends to, from family beaches to coves you reach on foot or by boat. Each one says when to go, how to get there and what to watch out for.
Where we'd start: Oprna Bay, Golden Beach, Vela Luka, Zala Beach, Secret Beach and Potovošće.
Our top 10 beaches
- Oprna Bay Stara Baška Tested by us
A bay of small pebbles and patches of sand, with beautiful colour and plenty of fish, 10–15 minutes down a rocky path from the Stara Baška road. - Golden Beach The south-west coast Tested by us
White-pebble beach under tall yellow cliffs on the uninhabited coast west of Oprna; the cliffs give the name and the colour of the water. - Vela Luka Baška
A deep bay at the end of a bare karst valley south-east of Baška, open to the south, with a pebble beach, sheep, a seasonal konoba known for grilled squid, and a few rental umbrellas. - Zala Beach Stara Baška Tested by us
White-pebble cove just south of Stara Baška village, with two small paid car parks right above it, a little bar with a toilet and a handful of rental umbrellas. - Secret Beach Vrbnik Tested by us
A very small pebble cove on the outer side of Vrbnik harbour, walled in by steep cliffs and entered through a narrow gap in the rocks right at the pier; from land you only see it once you are through. - Potovošće Vrbnik Tested by us
A pebble cove with a sandy bottom and clear water 3 km south of Vrbnik, with a bar, loungers and a car park at the end of a narrow road. - Soline Bay Čižići
A long, very shallow bay where people coat themselves in black mud for their joints and skin, then wash it off further out. - Baška Vela plaža Baška Tested by us
Baška's long town beach: about 1.8 km of mostly fine pebbles with some sand, bare hills behind and every service, including water sports. - Pod Črnice Vrbnik Tested by us
Fine-pebble beach below high cliffs between Kozica and Potovošće, about 2.5 km south-east of Vrbnik. - Jert Pinezići Tested by us
A bay of fine pebbles in pine forest near Pinezići, with two beach bars, a floating water park, trampolines and pedalos, and a gently shelving entry.
Quick answers
Which beaches on Krk have natural shade?
Pine shade: the coves along the Paradise path between Malinska and Njivice, Jert, Koralj by Krk Town, Komoriška in Soline Bay and the Prniba coves near Punat. Vrbnik's Secret Beach lies in deep shade from early afternoon. Most other Krk beaches have little or none, so bring or rent an umbrella.
Which Krk beaches are best for small children?
Soline Bay is very shallow and warm; Sv. Marak near Risika and Pećine at Šilo are sandy and shelve gently; Komoriška is a small sand beach in pine shade. For every service close at hand: Baška Vela plaža, Punta Debij in Punat, and Medane, which has a small pool and a play area.
Are there sandy beaches on Krk?
Krk is mostly pebble. Sand: Sv. Marak, Pećine at Šilo, Komoriška and Soline Bay; Punta Debij in Punat mixes fine sand and pebbles. Oprna, Zala, Potovošće, Javna and Melska have pebbles on the shore and sand under the water.
Where can I swim with a dog on Krk?
On the dog beaches: Mala Javna north of Vrbnik, Redagara east of Krk Town, Zarok at the end of Baška Vela plaža, and Mala Krasa in Punat. Camp Škrila beach at Stara Baška has a dog section, and the Paradise path has dog beaches at both ends. Dogs are not allowed at Soline's mud beach or at Zgribnica.
Where is the best sunset on Krk?
On the west coast, facing Cres: Jert at Pinezići, the Glavotok coves and the Rova coves near Malinska. On the Vrbnik side the coast faces east, so the evening light falls on the mainland across the channel instead.
Which Krk beaches can you only reach by boat?
Golden Beach under the yellow cliffs (boats from Punat or Stara Baška) and Pod Črnice south of Vrbnik. Vela Luka and Mala Luka near Baška are reached by boat or on a hike over the hill.
Which beaches have parking right by the water?
Soline Bay (gravel parking in front of the beach), Sv. Marak (a large paid car park above), Medane in Punat (large car parks beside it) and Zgribnica in Vrbnik (EUR 2 an hour in summer). At Oprna the roadside spaces fill early in summer, and Zala has only a small paid car park.
Open them all on the interactive map, or read the list below. Places with their own page are first.
- Oprna Bay Stara Baška
- Golden Beach The south-west coast
- Vela Luka Baška
- Zala Beach Stara Baška
- Secret Beach Vrbnik
- Potovošće Vrbnik
- Soline Bay Čižići
- Baška Vela plaža Baška
- Pod Črnice Vrbnik
- Jert Pinezići
- Javna Vrbnik
- Paradise Path coves Malinska
- Zgribnica Vrbnik
- Medane Punat
- Sv. Marak Risika
- Melska cove Vrbnik
- Vajavina sundeck Vrbnik
- Voz bay under the Krk bridge Omišalj
- Bunculuka naturist beach and coves Baška
- Koralj Krk Town
- Kozica Vrbnik
- Mala Javna Vrbnik
- Mala Luka Baška
- Njivice town beaches Njivice
- Nuluk Vrbnik
- Prniba peninsula coves Kornić
- Stara Baška village beaches Stara Baška
- Vela Vrženica Baška
- Zarok end of Vela plaža and the Baška dog beach Baška
- Glavotok monastery coves Glavotok
- Komoriška sand beach Klimno
- Pesja Omišalj
- Pećine sandy beach Šilo
- Rova coves Malinska
- Rupa Malinska
- Supovica cove Risika
- Camp Škrila beach Stara Baška
- Lešić cove Soline bay mouth
- Petehova coves Stara Baška
- Punta Debij Punat
- Redagara dog beach Krk Town
Oprna Bay
Beach · Stara Baška
Tested by us We have been here ourselves.
A bay of small pebbles and patches of sand, with beautiful colour and plenty of fish, 10–15 minutes down a rocky path from the Stara Baška road.
Golden Beach (Zlatna plaža, Biškupići / Velo Čelo)
Beach · Coast between Punat and Stara Baška
Tested by us We have been here ourselves.
White-pebble beach under tall yellow cliffs on the uninhabited coast west of Oprna; the cliffs give the name and the colour of the water.
Vela Luka, Baška
Beach · Baška (south-east coast)
A deep bay at the end of a bare karst valley south-east of Baška, open to the south, with a pebble beach, sheep, a seasonal konoba known for grilled…
Zala Beach, Stara Baška
Beach · Stara Baška (south-east of the village)
Tested by us We have been here ourselves.
White-pebble cove just south of Stara Baška village, with two small paid car parks right above it, a little bar with a toilet and a handful of rental…
Secret Beach (Pod Kovač)
Beach · Vrbnik
Tested by us We have been here ourselves.
A very small pebble cove on the outer side of Vrbnik harbour, walled in by steep cliffs and entered through a narrow gap in the rocks right at the…
Potovošće
Beach · Vrbnik (3 km south)
Tested by us We have been here ourselves.
A pebble cove with a sandy bottom and clear water 3 km south of Vrbnik, with a bar, loungers and a car park at the end of a narrow road.
Soline Bay / Meline healing-mud beach
Beach · Čižići / Klimno / Soline (Dobrinj municipality)
A long, very shallow bay where people coat themselves in black mud for their joints and skin, then wash it off further out.
Baška Vela plaža
Beach · Baška
Tested by us We have been here ourselves.
Baška's long town beach: about 1.8 km of mostly fine pebbles with some sand, bare hills behind and every service, including water sports.
Pod Črnice (boat-only beach under the cliffs)
Beach · Vrbnik (south, towards Potovošće)
Tested by us We have been here ourselves.
Fine-pebble beach below high cliffs between Kozica and Potovošće, about 2.5 km south-east of Vrbnik.
Jert, Pinezići
Beach · Pinezići (west coast)
Tested by us We have been here ourselves.
A bay of fine pebbles in pine forest near Pinezići, with two beach bars, a floating water park, trampolines and pedalos, and a gently shelving entry. It faces west, so it is good late in the day.
Our tips
- Park at the gravel lot by the cemetery and walk down.
- Torkul and Sveti Fuska, a few minutes along the coast, are quieter if Jert is full.
- Stay for sunset and an early dinner at one of the beach bars.
- Arrive early in July and August; parking fills up.
- Kayakers paddle in from Camp Marta, 2 km away.
- Kayaks and pedalos can be rented on the beach in summer.
- A seafront promenade links Jert with the small harbour at Torkul, so you can walk between the coves.
Good to know
- The inflatable castle and water park bring noise in summer.
- Crowded in peak season.
- Where
- Pinezići (west coast)
- Season
- Bars, rentals and water park in summer
- Best time
- Late afternoon to sunset
- Getting there
- Car, about 10 km from Krk Town towards Valbiska; gravel parking at the cemetery.
- Good for
- kids, families, sunset
- Village guide
- The wild west coast: Glavotok, Brzac, Linardići and Pinezići
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Javna (Vela Javna)
Beach · Vrbnik (north coast road to Risika)
Tested by us We have been here ourselves.
Wide pebble beach with a sandy seabed about 4–5 km from Vrbnik on the partly unpaved road that runs right along the sea to Sv. Marak.
Paradise Path coves, Malinska-Njivice (Rajska cesta)
Beach · Malinska / Haludovo / Njivice
A path of about 5 km from the 1930s through pine forest along the shore from the old Haludovo hotel in Malinska to Njivice, with dozens of small…
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Zgribnica (Vrbnik town beach)
Beach · Vrbnik
Vrbnik's main public beach below Gospoja park: a natural pebble beach plus concrete sun terraces, with toilets, showers, loungers, pedalos and a…
Medane, Punat
Beach · Punat (south end)
Tested by us We have been here ourselves.
An organised beach club at the southern end of Punat, about 15 minutes' walk from the centre.
Sv. Marak / Sv. Marek (sandy beach, Risika)
Beach · Risika (Vrbnik municipality)
One of Krk's few sandy beaches, in a bay near Risika about 6 km from Vrbnik, named after the ruined chapel of St Mark on its little headland.
Melska cove, our 'Romantic Beach'
Beach · Vrbnik (north coast road, between Javna and Sv. Marak)
Tested by us We have been here ourselves.
Small cove between Javna and Sv. Marak with pebbles on the shore and fine 'mel' sand underwater, reachable by car, bike or on foot on the quiet coast…
Vajavina sundeck ('100 stairs')
Beach · Vrbnik
A headland next to Zgribnica turned into stone sun terraces by the municipality (the 'Revived Karst' project), with stairs and a ladder straight into deep water. Quiet, grown-up swimming with a view over the channel to the mainland.
Our tips
- Best for a morning swim: deep water right off the ladder, no pebbles to cross.
- Park at the Vajavina lot, shared with Zgribnica and Kozica: EUR 2 an hour from June to September (09:00–22:00), payable by SMS (2026).
- Snorkellers can follow the cliff wall south towards Kozica; divers know the same line as the '100 Steps' route.
- Bring a mat or a cushion: the terraces are bare stone.
Good to know
- About 100 stairs and a ladder exit: not for small children or limited mobility.
- No natural shade.
- No food or toilets on the terraces; the nearest are at Zgribnica.
- Where
- Vrbnik
- Season
- Swimming Jun–Sep
- Best time
- Morning (Jun–Sep)
- Getting there
- Walk from Zgribnica or park at the Vajavina lot; about 100 steps down, then ladder into the sea.
- Good for
- couples
- Village guide
- Vrbnik
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Voz bay under the Krk bridge
Beach · Omišalj (north tip)
The old ferry harbour below the Krk bridge, 3 km towards the airport on a paved road, with small rocky and pebbly coves, very clear water that divers use and a dramatic view of the bridge. Few tourists come because it is out of the way and there is a quarry nearby.
Our tips
- A last swim before a flight: Rijeka airport is a few minutes away.
- Bring a parasol: there is little shade down by the water.
Good to know
- Quarry nearby.
- Little shade by the water.
- Bura can be very strong near the bridge.
- Where
- Omišalj (north tip)
- Season
- Jun–Sep
- Best time
- Late afternoon
- Getting there
- Car; follow Voz from the airport roundabout, paved road to the sea.
- Good for
- snorkelling, couples
- Village guide
- Omišalj, Fulfinum-Mirine and Voz bay
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Bunculuka naturist beach and coves, Baška
Beach · Baška (east)
The naturist camp beach about 15 minutes' walk east of Baška over the headland: about 500 m of pebbles with a sandy seabed. Past it, the coast path runs to the naturist-friendly coves Jablanova, Mali Raj, Malo Storišće and Vela Vrženica.
Our tips
- Go early for Mali Raj, which is tiny.
- Sturdy shoes for the coves beyond the camp.
Good to know
- Naturist: nudism is obligatory at Bunculuka.
- Day visitors may pay an entry fee in season; ask at the camp gate.
- Where
- Baška (east)
- Season
- Camp season
- Best time
- Morning
- Getting there
- 15 min walk east from Baška centre, or car; possible entry fee in season.
- Good for
- couples
- Village guide
- Baška south-east coves: Bunculuka, Vrženica, Vela Luka and Mala Luka
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Koralj, Punta di Galetto and Dražica, Krk Town east
Beach · Krk Town
Tested by us We have been here ourselves.
A chain of pine-shaded beaches 10 minutes' walk east of the old town: Koralj with round pebbles and a sandy seabed that suits non-swimmers, Punta di Galetto with its restaurant and a sea-view bar, and Dražica with a playground and pedalos. Easy and full-service.
Our tips
- Park above Hotel Koralj; the beaches are linked by a shore path.
- Continue east to Redagara if you have a dog.
Good to know
- Busy in August.
- Partly paved.
- Where
- Krk Town
- Season
- Summer facilities
- Best time
- Morning; sunset drinks at Punta di Galetto
- Getting there
- 10 min walk from the old town; parking above Hotel Koralj.
- Good for
- families, kids, foodies
- Village guide
- Krk Town
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Kozica ('Silent Beach')
Beach · Vrbnik
Sheltered pebble cove south of Zgribnica, reached by a maintained path through pine forest that is lit at night; it is also called Silent Beach. No kiosk, no loungers: pine shade, divers and quiet. A wild beach you can walk to from Vrbnik.
Our tips
- Park at the end of Supec street and walk 10–15 min through the pines.
- The path is lit, so an evening swim after dinner is possible.
- Bring water and snacks; nothing is sold here.
Good to know
- Water shoes recommended.
- No facilities.
- Where
- Vrbnik
- Season
- Swimming Jun–Sep
- Best time
- Any time; especially late afternoon in Jul–Aug
- Getting there
- Car to the end of Supec street, then about 10–15 minutes on a forest path; or about 10 minutes' walk from Zgribnica.
- Good for
- couples, snorkelling, families
- Village guide
- Vrbnik
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Mala Javna (dog beach)
Beach · Vrbnik (north coast road)
Small pebble beach right next to Javna that the Vrbnik tourist board sets aside for guests with pets, about 4–5 km by road from Vrbnik (partly gravel) or 2 km on gravel from Sv. Marak.
Our tips
- Bring water for the dog; no facilities.
- Combine with a walk along the coast road.
Good to know
- No shade or facilities.
- Gravel road.
- Where
- Vrbnik (north coast road)
- Season
- Jun–Sep
- Best time
- Morning or evening in Jul–Aug (heat for dogs)
- Getting there
- Car, about 4–5 km from Vrbnik (partly gravel) or 2 km of gravel road from Sv. Marak.
- Good for
- dogs, couples
- Village guide
- The Vrbnik field, Risika, Garica, Kampelje and the coast road to Sv. Marak
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Facts checked 31 Oct 2026
Mala Luka, Baška
Beach · Baška (south-east coast)
The smaller bay north of Vela Luka, with Roman ruins and former vineyards on the slopes, reached on trail 9, by taxi boat or with a 20-minute walk from Vela Luka. Quieter and more pastoral than its big neighbour.
Our tips
- Take the taxi boat to Vela Luka for lunch, then walk to Mala Luka for the afternoon (no flip-flops).
- Ask the Baška taxi boat for Mala Luka if Vela Luka is busy.
Good to know
- Sea urchins in the wild coves.
- No shade.
- Food on the beach is seasonal at best: bring water and snacks.
- Where
- Baška (south-east coast)
- Season
- Jun–Sep
- Best time
- Afternoon
- Getting there
- 20 min walk from Vela Luka; trail 9 from Baška; taxi boat.
- Good for
- couples, snorkelling
- Village guide
- Baška south-east coves: Bunculuka, Vrženica, Vela Luka and Mala Luka
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Njivice town beaches: Jadran and Pod Crikvun (Miramare)
Beach · Njivice
Njivice's two central beaches on the promenade. Jadran is a rocky family beach with small grottos and flat limestone slabs, next to a shady park. Pod Crikvun (Miramare), below the parish church towards Kijac, is the town beach, with bars, pedalo rental, and a trampoline and inflatable water play in the sea for children.
Our tips
- Combine Jadran with lunch or dinner at 7 Seas Restaurant & Bar in Njivice.
- Go in the morning before the campsite crowds.
Good to know
- Busy resort beaches in July–August.
- Where
- Njivice
- Season
- Facilities Jun–Sep
- Best time
- Morning
- Getting there
- Walk along Ribarska obala; paid parking behind the harbour.
- Good for
- families, kids
- Village guide
- Njivice
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Nuluk (Vrbnik harbour beach)
Beach · Vrbnik
Pebble beach inside Vrbnik harbour, the spot of the old Vrbnik postcards, with the classic view up to the old town on its cliff. Parking and cafés are next to it, so it is an easy short dip followed by an aperitivo in the harbour.
Our tips
- Combine a late-afternoon swim with a drink in the harbour, with the old town above you.
- The harbour car park also works as the base for Pod Kovač (Secret Beach).
Good to know
- Harbour setting: boats come and go, so stay inside the bathing area.
- Parking can be full on August evenings.
- Where
- Vrbnik
- Season
- Swimming Jun–Sep
- Best time
- Late afternoon (Jun–Sep)
- Getting there
- Car to the Vrbnik harbour car park, or walk down from the old town.
- Good for
- families, couples
- Village guide
- Vrbnik
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Prniba peninsula coves (Sv. Mikul, Sv. Danijel, Valunta)
Beach · Prniba (between Krk Town and Punat)
Tested by us We have been here ourselves.
The peninsula between Krk Town and Punat hides a series of small, quiet coves (Sv. Mikul by an old harbour, Sv. Danijel, Valunta) with plenty of tree shade and views across to Punat and the monastery islet of Košljun. A white gravel road leads in past sheep; you park at the roadside under the trees.
Our tips
- Drive the gravel road towards the Politin camp and pick a cove; park under the big trees.
- The view to Košljun makes this a good late-afternoon swim.
Good to know
- No facilities.
- Gravel roads.
- Where
- Prniba (between Krk Town and Punat)
- Season
- Jun–Sep
- Best time
- Afternoon
- Getting there
- Gravel road towards the Politin camp; park at the roadside under the trees. The nearest coves are about 15 minutes on foot; the whole walk round the peninsula takes more than an hour (Benjamin's tip).
- Good for
- couples, families, snorkelling
- Village guide
- Kornić and the head of Punat bay (Sv. Dunat)
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Stara Baška village beaches (Barčica and town beach)
Beach · Stara Baška
The small pebble beaches along the village itself, reached by steps between the houses, with Barčica just to the north; a hut bar opens in high season. An easy early-morning swim if you are staying in the village.
Our tips
- Take water shoes; the entry is pebbly.
- Drive or walk north to Škrila or south to Zala for more space.
Good to know
- Small.
- Pebbles.
- Where
- Stara Baška
- Season
- Swimming Jun–Sep
- Best time
- Early morning
- Getting there
- On foot from the village; steps down.
- Good for
- families, couples
- Village guide
- Stara Baška
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Vela Vrženica, Baška
Beach · Baška (east coast path)
Wild small-pebble beach with pine forest right behind it for shade, about 25 minutes beyond the Bunculuka camp on a rough coastal path or by taxi boat from Baška pier; views over the bare 'lunar' islands opposite. Naturist-friendly and rarely crowded.
Our tips
- Take the taxi boat one way and walk back; if you go both ways by boat, agree the pickup time.
- The pines behind the beach mean no umbrella is needed.
Good to know
- No facilities.
- Naturists.
- Rough path.
- Where
- Baška (east coast path)
- Season
- Jun–Sep
- Best time
- Morning to mid-afternoon
- Getting there
- Coastal path from Camp Bunculuka (about 25 min, rough; no flip-flops) or taxi boat from near Baška's main pier.
- Good for
- couples, snorkelling
- Village guide
- Baška south-east coves: Bunculuka, Vrženica, Vela Luka and Mala Luka
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Zarok end of Vela plaža and the Baška dog beach
Beach · Baška (south-west end of Vela plaža)
The far south-west end of Vela plaža, past the Zarok district and behind the Zablaće camp. The official dog beach is here, with pebbles, bigger stones in the water and some tree shade nearby. It is the natural escape from the crowded middle of the beach, and it is also the start of the Bag and Škuljica trails.
Our tips
- Park at the Zarok lot early and walk south-west.
- Water shoes help: bigger stones in the water on the dog-beach section.
- Where
- Baška (south-west end of Vela plaža)
- Season
- Beach all year; services in summer
- Best time
- Morning
- Getting there
- Walk along Vela plaža or park at the Zarok lot (EUR 2 an hour or EUR 30 a day from June to August, EUR 20 a day in spring and autumn; 2026).
- Good for
- dogs, families, couples
- Village guide
- Baška
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Glavotok monastery coves
Beach · Glavotok (far west)
Two pebble bays either side of the Franciscan monastery at Krk's westernmost tip, with a small pier, and wild coves left of the campsite. Rocky Komostrin, about 500 m south, is naturist-friendly and mostly reached by boat.
Our tips
- The bays face west over the channel to Cres: pair the monastery with a sunset swim.
- Paid parking before the campsite in high season.
Good to know
- A long drive from Baška or Vrbnik.
- Naturists at Komostrin.
- Where
- Glavotok (far west)
- Season
- Jun–Sep
- Best time
- Late afternoon to sunset
- Getting there
- Valbiska road, turn right towards Linardići; paid lot before the camp in peak season.
- Good for
- couples, sunset, snorkelling
- Village guide
- The wild west coast: Glavotok, Brzac, Linardići and Pinezići
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Komoriška sand beach (Soline Bay)
Beach · Klimno / Soline Bay (south side)
A small sand beach, about 30 m by 5 m, on the south side of Soline Bay near Camp Slamni, shaded by Aleppo pines, with free parking nearby. The shady, sandy alternative to the mud beach for families with small children.
Our tips
- Come early; it is tiny.
- Lešić, a pine-shaded cove with a mainland view, is reachable by gravel road off the Klimno-Šilo road if Komoriška is full.
Good to know
- Very small.
- No facilities on the beach; the nearest are at the campsite.
- Where
- Klimno / Soline Bay (south side)
- Season
- Jun–Sep
- Best time
- Morning
- Getting there
- Car; free parking nearby.
- Good for
- kids, families
- Village guide
- Soline bay: Klimno, Čižići and the mud bay
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Facts checked 31 Oct 2026
Pesja, Omišalj
Beach · Omišalj
Omišalj's main public beach at the end of the bay, about 1 km from the centre and next to the small marina: pebbles and sand, trees for shade, volleyball, a shaded playground, and bars and a bakery nearby.
Our tips
- Useful on arrival or departure day: Rijeka airport is a few minutes' drive away.
Good to know
- Busy in August.
- Where
- Omišalj
- Season
- Jun–Sep
- Best time
- Morning
- Getting there
- Car, or on foot from Omišalj.
- Good for
- kids, families
- Village guide
- Omišalj, Fulfinum-Mirine and Voz bay
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Pećine sandy beach, Šilo
Beach · Šilo
Šilo's sandy beach, with a gradual slope, a seasonal inflatable aquapark and restaurants nearby. An easy sand option on the north-east coast for families staying in Vrbnik.
Our tips
- Combine with lunch in Šilo; the village has a promenade of restaurants.
- For something wilder, the rocky coves Murvenica and Jazbina are 10–15 min on foot.
Good to know
- Concrete lying area.
- Busy in August.
- Where
- Šilo
- Season
- Facilities in summer
- Best time
- Morning (Jul–Aug)
- Getting there
- Car to Šilo.
- Good for
- kids, families
- Village guide
- Šilo
Facts checked 31 Oct 2026
Rova coves, Malinska
Beach · Malinska (Rova / Zidarići)
A string of fine-pebble coves with tree shade about 2 km west of Malinska's centre, below Hotel Vila Rova. It is calmer than the central Rupa beach, and Vila Rova's casual Rova Bistro under the olive trees makes it a natural swim-then-lunch stop.
Our tips
- Swim in the morning, then lunch at Rova Bistro & Beach Bar; book a table in summer.
- Use it when Rupa is packed.
Good to know
- Pebble and rock entries: water shoes.
- Busy in August.
- Where
- Malinska (Rova / Zidarići)
- Season
- Jun–Sep for the bistro; coves all year
- Best time
- Morning to early afternoon; west-facing, so good light late in the day
- Getting there
- Coast road west from Malinska towards Vantačići; pay car parks about 350 m further west, and a free public car park 2 minutes from Vila Rova; also walkable along the shore from town.
- Good for
- families, couples, snorkelling
- Village guide
- Malinska, Porat and the Paradise Path
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Rupa, Malinska
Beach · Malinska
Malinska's central beach: gravel with a sandy entry, a pine park behind for shade, seasonal aquapark, playground, showers, and cafés and a bakery a few steps away. A convenient full-service family beach on the west side.
Our tips
- If Rupa is packed, Rova, about 2 km towards Vantačići, has fine pebbles, several coves and tree shade.
Good to know
- Concrete sections.
- Busy resort beach.
- Where
- Malinska
- Season
- Aquapark seasonal
- Best time
- Morning
- Getting there
- Car; car parks near the beach.
- Good for
- kids, families
- Village guide
- Malinska, Porat and the Paradise Path
Facts checked 31 Oct 2026
Supovica cove
Beach · Risika
Pebble cove half an hour's walk on a marked path from Risika (turn left before Sv. Marak), or by sea. Very quiet: little but cicadas and the sea. The walk-in escape from the Sv. Marak crowds.
Our tips
- Park at Sv. Marak, swim there with the kids, then walk the marked path to Supovica for the quiet hours.
- Start the walk early; the path gets hot by noon.
Good to know
- No facilities or shade.
- Naturists often use this cove.
- Where
- Risika
- Season
- Jun–Sep
- Best time
- Morning; Jun and Sep
- Getting there
- Marked footpath from Risika, about 30 minutes; or by boat.
- Good for
- couples
- Village guide
- The Vrbnik field, Risika, Garica, Kampelje and the coast road to Sv. Marak
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Camp Škrila beach, Stara Baška
Beach · Stara Baška (village entrance)
Tested by us We have been here ourselves.
About 1 km of rock, pebble and sand at the entrance to Stara Baška, split into standard, naturist and dog sections, with a shop, a small beach bar and kayak and canoe rental. Almost no trees.
Good to know
- Almost no shade.
- Day-visitor parking fee.
- Where
- Stara Baška (village entrance)
- Season
- Camp season (Valamar)
- Best time
- Late afternoon; the bar for sundowners
- Getting there
- Park along the road in front of the campsite, or inside the camp (Benjamin's tip). About 20–25 minutes on foot from the village.
- Good for
- families, dogs, groups
- Village guide
- Stara Baška
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Lešić cove
Beach · Soline bay mouth, between Klimno and Šilo
A small pebble cove shaded by pines with a view across to the mainland, reached by a gravel road off the Klimno-Šilo road, with a free car park. The quiet alternative when the sand at Komoriška is full.
Our tips
- There is a dog-friendly beach just west of it.
Good to know
- No facilities.
- Gravel access road.
- Where
- Soline bay mouth, between Klimno and Šilo
- Season
- June–September
- Best time
- Morning or late afternoon
- Getting there
- By car on a gravel road; free parking
- Good for
- couples, families, dogs
- Village guide
- Soline bay: Klimno, Čižići and the mud bay
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Petehova cove, Stara Baška
Beach · Stara Baška
Tested by us We have been here ourselves.
A cove with two small pebble beaches and very clear water between Stara Baška and Zala, reached on a public path. A private villa sits above the cove, but the beach is public and people swim there all summer.
Our tips
- It is part of a coastal walk of about 6 km (about 2 hours) from the village that also takes in Zala and Surbova.
Good to know
- A private villa sits above the cove: keep to the path past it.
- Where
- Stara Baška
- Season
- May–Sep
- Best time
- Morning; spring walks
- Getting there
- On foot along the coast from Stara Baška.
- Good for
- couples
- Village guide
- Stara Baška
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Facts checked 1 Nov 2026
Punta Debij ('China beach'), Punat
Beach · Punat
Punat's main family beach, a short walk from the centre inside the sheltered Puntarska Draga: fine sand and pebbles with concrete paths, very shallow turquoise water, a water slide and aquapark, and minigolf. Easy for toddlers.
Our tips
- Paid parking at the bus station or Camp Pila.
Good to know
- Busy with families in August.
- Do not count on a lifeguard: watch children in the water.
- Where
- Punat
- Season
- Facilities in summer
- Best time
- Morning
- Getting there
- Walk from Punat centre; paid parking at the bus station or Camp Pila.
- Good for
- kids, families
- Village guide
- Punat and Košljun
Facts checked 31 Oct 2026
Redagara dog beach, Krk Town
Beach · Krk Town (east, towards Politin)
An official dog beach: a small, quiet pebble cove about 2 km south-east of town between Dražica and the Politin camp, with big trees for shade, dog bags, tie posts and showers, and no fee.
Our tips
- Walk from Koralj with the dog; parking near Hotel Koralj.
Good to know
- Only about 40 m long.
- Where
- Krk Town (east, towards Politin)
- Season
- Jun–Sep
- Best time
- Morning
- Getting there
- About 2 km from the centre on foot; parking near Hotel Koralj.
- Good for
- dogs, families
- Village guide
- Krk Town
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Beyond Krk, on our day trips
Not on the island, but worth the trip: each is part of one of our day trips from Krk.
- Sveti Ivan West Cres
- Rajska plaža Lopar
Sveti Ivan (Luka) beach below Lubenice
Beach · West Cres, below Lubenice
The bay under Lubenice's 378 m ridge, reached by a narrow, steep path of about 40–45 minutes down and more than an hour back up. There are no facilities at all. The Blue Grotto (Plava grota) sea cave is in the neighbouring Žanja bay: swim in from the beach there, or come by boat.
Our tips
- Go down early, before the heat, and carry more water than you think; the climb back is the hard part.
- Non-hikers can do it by boat from Cres town (tours or a rented boat).
Good to know
- Hard return climb in heat; not with small children.
- No shade, water or bar on the beach.
- Where
- West Cres, below Lubenice
- Season
- Jun–Sep for swimming
- Best time
- Early morning
- Getting there
- Footpath from Lubenice village (about 40–45 minutes down, more than an hour back up), or boat from Cres town
- Good for
- couples, groups, snorkelling
- Day trip
- Cres: Beli, Lubenice, Valun and Cres town
Facts checked 31 Oct 2026
Rajska plaža (Paradise Beach), Lopar
Beach · Lopar, north Rab
A 1.5 km beach of natural sand, rare in Kvarner, six minutes from the Lopar ferry. It is fully equipped, with rows of sunbeds, beach bars, pedalos and water slides at the southern end, so it suits families with small children far better than couples looking for quiet.
Our tips
- Couples who want quiet sand: Lopar also has smaller sandy coves; nudism is permitted at Sahara and Ciganka, and Stolac is naturist-only.
- Take the 07:45 ferry from Valbiska (2026 timetable; arrives about 09:05) and you are on the sand before the day visitors.
Good to know
- Busy and commercial in high summer.
- Where
- Lopar, north Rab
- Season
- Jun–Sep
- Best time
- Morning; June or September
- Getting there
- Car from the Lopar ferry (6 min)
- Good for
- families, kids
- Day trip
- Rab via Lopar: sand beaches and Rab old town
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Facts checked 31 Oct 2026
Curated by Benjamin Haller and our guests · Facts checked 1 Nov 2026 · How this map is made
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