8 Reasons Why You Will Love Baska Krk Island

Do you like swimming and snorkelling in crystal clear waters? Hiking in quirky landscapes? Soaking up the sunshine at pebbles beaches? Strolling through picturesque streets and colourful houses? Eating farming produce and freshly caught fish by the locals? This is what you will experience on Baska on Krk Island in Croatia. Embraced by the Karst sidehills and the calm Adriatic sea, it’s ideal for a relaxing beach holiday and a hiking adventure.

Why visit Baska Krk Island, Croatia

I first visited Baska on a hiking trip and fell in love with it. In summer, from June to August, it is a top-rated destination for Slovenians and Croatians alike, and many Austrians and Northern Italians flock to Baska for hiking, swimming, and eating good food. If you are looking for a peaceful holiday, then April, May, and September are the best months of the year to visit Baska, which is, in my opinion, one of the best cities in Croatia.

Here is why you should go on a trip to Baska on Krk Island, maybe by planning a trip to Italy too.A

Getaway from Trieste Italy

The great thing about Baska is that it’s only a 1.5-hour drive from the border to Trieste, Italy. So you can combine it with a trip to Trieste. Buses are also available from Rijeka and Zagreb, as well as more Croatian cities. But you can also take the train from Venice to Trieste and hire a car to continue your trip to Baska. A 1,400-meter-long bridge connecting the mainland to Krk Island makes it very handy for the 10 thousand tourists visiting Krk Island annually. You have to pay a fee to enter the island of 40 KN, but it’s accessible when you return.

Swimming and Hiking: the perfect combination

Croatia is a spread-out country from North to South with over 1200 islands, of which 48 are inhabited. Getting around Croatia. It’s not so apparent and accessible to everyone. Krk Island is one of the northern Dalmatian islands that offers spectacular hiking trails in unique landscape scenery, and it’s very well connected to the rest of Central Europe. Ideally, you can combine a hike with a swim in its emerald waters, which is the most rewarding part.

Moreover, the colour contrasts that the rocky formations of the Karst Plateau together with the limestone layers of yellow nuances create with the deep blue colour of the Adriatic sea and the green of the forests is genuinely spectacular.

Hiking Trails and Stunning Views

One top reason for visiting Baska in Croatia is hiking. There are dozens of hiking trails on this sunny Adriatic island, and the hikes around Baska offer a varied landscape, from the rocky canyons and steep gully to limestone cliffs to deep forests and vast valleys of juniper bushes with many cairns.

There are numerous vantage points from where you can enjoy a view of the entire island, from the summit of Obzova, the highest peak of Krk Island, with 598 meters, from the southern end of Bag, a 185-meter high rocky knoll overlooking the Baska beach, and many more lookouts.

Enjoy Baska’s vibe and flair

If you are not really into hiking and climbing, there are many things to do on Krk Island. Take a stroll and explore its coloured town centre. Walk along Baska Vela beach, a 2km pebbles beach, skirting the town centre. It is well organised and has an excellent infrastructure and diving platforms.

Or sit at one of the many beachfront bars and restaurants and soak up the sun and the bay’s beauty. Browse through the small shops, watch fishers clean the freshly caught fish, walk to the pier and old lighthouse or go on a boat tour to the Vela Luka and Mala Luka beaches on the island’s northeastern side.

Swim and relax at the Baska Beach

It’s probably the first thing that comes to mind when you mention Baska to Croatians or Central Europeans. Sandy and pebbles beaches with crystal clear water make Baska stand out. The peacefulness of the many secluded beaches and bays is also something to treasure. You can walk along Vela Baska Beach, the main beach in town. And if you are more adventurous, you can take a challenging walk out of town. Walk through rocky paths skirting the coastline, and get on foot to the remote beaches of Vela Luka and Mala Luka. A taxi boat service is available to those who don’t fancy the long walk.

Baska Naturist Campsite

Baska is a top place for all naturist beachgoers, only 20 minutes from the Baska centre. I visited Baska at the end of April while it was closed, so we were allowed to walk through. It is one of the most glamorous spots for naturist camping in Croatia, with a fabulous sea view and a peaceful place with a beautiful beach. You cannot walk across the site unless you stay at the Naturist campsite in Bunculuka.

Excellent Food and Local Produce

The food in Baska is delicious. As a pescatarian, I had the best scampi pasta, even better than you can expect in Italian restaurants. Being fishing a significant trade activity on the island, fish is one of the freshest local produce, but they also have meats and agricultural farming.

In many small restaurants, you can eat fresh fish caught during the day and freshly cooked in the evening. I found prices in Baska’s restaurants to be fair.

Baska Heritage sites

You don’t need to go hiking to enjoy a stunning view of Baska. In only 15 minutes, you can walk up to the highest point in town, ZAKAM, where you can enjoy a stunning bay view. Baska is embraced by limestone cliffs, which protect it from strong winds; therefore, on a calm day, from the summit, the Adriatic Sea looks like a canvas of blue velvet.

Another beautiful place for a gorgeous view is the old cemetery, where you can visit the church and the bell of St. Ivan, dating back to the 11th Century. Or walk up to St. Lucy, where a limestone tablet was discovered in the 19th century bearing one of the earliest Glagolitic scripts. In the church, you only find a reproduction; the original is held in a museum in Zagreb, though.

Guided Day Trips And Tours To Krk Island

If you prefer going to Baska on a guided trip from Trieste, or other parts of Croatia, here are all the best guided activities and tours to choose from:

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