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Krk Island
The largest island in Croatia, Krk (pronounced kirk) is a haven
of sparkling beaches and lovely holiday towns. Nicknamed the
'Golden Island', Krk is the nearest Croatian island to mainland
Europe and has a laid-back Mediterranean atmosphere.
Getting to Krk from the mainland is made easy by a 4,500 foot
(1.4km) bridge. Once there, visitors are spoiled for choice among
the many small towns and villages. Krk Town is the largest and most
popular for tourists with many restaurants, shops and bars in the
attractive Old Town.
The best beaches in Krk are in Baska, which boasts more than 30
beaches connected by a promenade. Though most are covered in
pebbles, soft mats and chairs are available for hire. Other popular
beach towns on Krk include Njivice and the sandy coastline of
Klimno Bay, though many towns offer their own unique attractions;
Vrbnik is home to vineyards that produce some of the best white
wines in Croatia, while the August folk festival in Dobrinj draws
crowds from all over the island.
Krk Island is popular for weekend excursions from Croatia,
however visitors can easily spend a week exploring the winding
streets and hidden corners of the island. A paradise for summer
watersports, diving, bird watching and hiking, there are many
things to see and do on Krk for just about anyone.
Information & Facts
Language
The official language is Croatian.
Money
The official unit of currency is the Kuna (HRK). One Kuna is
divided into 100 Lipa. ATMs are plentiful throughout the country
and banks, authorised bureaux de change, post offices or most
hotels will exchange foreign currency or travellers cheques. Banks
open Monday to Saturday and some banks also open on Sundays in the
main cities. Major credit cards are widely accepted at the main
hotels and restaurants, and may be used to draw cash from ATMs,
which are widely available throughout the country.
Time
Local time is GMT +1 (GMT +2 from last Sunday in March to the
last Sunday in October).