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Baška

Baška - the most famous Krk beach

Baška is the southernmost settlement on the island of Krk. It spreads along a well-known, breathtaking 2 km long pebbly beach, Vela plaža. The beach in Baška, unique scenery and accompanying diverse tourist offer is to be credited for the fact that Baška is one of the favorite resorts in Croatia.

Archaeological finds reveal that the Baška area was inhabited in Illyrian times, and the remains of a Roman settlement by the sea date to the 2nd century BC. Baška was later located on a hill above the present position of Baška until the 15th century. After that, Baška continues to develop along the sea, ie along the most famous Krk beach.

Why choose Baška?

In addition to beautiful beaches, Baška will delight you with its magnificent nature, which you will get to know best by walking along marked hiking trails. There is also a fascinating cultural heritage. Apart from the sports facilities on the beach and marked hiking trails, anyone who wants to experience an active vacation can visit the arranged climbing areas in the vicinity of Baška.

Baška - a small place for a great vacation

At one point, during the golden age of sailing ships, Baška even became the largest town on the island of Krk. Today Baška has about 1600 inhabitants, and during summer the number of guests staying in numerous apartments, holiday homes and hotels in Baška reaches about 10 000 daily.

Beaches and Baška`s tourist tradition

Baška shares the same turbulent history of the island of Krk, and a rich tradition in tourism is certainly a significant part of Baška's history. Tourism began developing in Baška in 1904, when Czech tourists discovered Baška and were, like its present-day visitors, enchanted by the beautiful landscape, beaches and clear waters.

Baška's hidden coves and beaches

The surrounding area abounds in rare and endangered plants (endemic and relict species), and the island of Krk is otherwise known for its extensive biodiversity and boasts approximately 1,300 plant species. The best way to experience the beautiful landscape and wealth of flora is by visiting one of the many walking trails surrounding Baška. We highly recommend taking a walk from Baška to the Moon, or Mjesec in Croatian (a hill above Baška), famous drywall structures called “Mrgari“ or Vela Luka and Mala Luka, which are by many considered to among the most beautiful bays and beaches on the island of Krk.

Events in Baška

In Baška, different events take place all the time in the summer, so you can enjoy many concerts and festivities. Of the most famous events in Baška, we single out the Black Sheep - wine & dine event with a lot of accompanying content that takes place in May. There is also the famous Baška Outdoor Festival in October.

What to visit in Baška?

As for local landmarks, we would definitely recommend visiting St Lucy's Chapel in Jurandvor, where the famous Baška Tablet is displayed, the extremely interesting Baška Glagolitic Path, the parish Church of the Holy Trinity, the Church of St John the Baptist, and the pilgrimage Church of Our Lady of Gorica on a nearby hill. The Heritage Museum of Baška and Aquarium in the town center are also worth visiting.