The town of Krk
History
The history of the town of Krk goes back to the 10th century BC. It was built by the Liburnians and later taken over and expanded by the Roman Empire. The period of Venetian rule also left a strong mark on Krk.
After the Venetians came the French, Austria-Hungary, Italy, Germany, Yugoslavia and, after more than 500 years, with the break-up of Yugoslavia, Krk once again became part of Croatia.
Krk today
Today Krk is a popular holiday destination and continues to grow. In high season it is quite full, but also full of life. Clubs and party locations are honestly rather limited, but there is no shortage of cosy cafés, bars and restaurants. Guided walks through the old town and its historical significance, as well as countless stalls, make Krk, together with its beaches, a lovely destination for a family holiday.
In winter, Krk turns a little into a ghost town. Many places are closed, there are few people around, and nature seems to move right down into the town. You do not smell snack stands in the streets, but sea air and the nearby forests.
Mooring and anchoring options
The town itself has a city harbour. Transit berths with water and electricity are available. Sanitary facilities exist too, though they are modest.
The harbour is fairly well protected in Bura, but not in Jugo. In strong Jugo I would leave, especially from the transit berths and all anchorages, and hide from wind and swell at anchor behind Prniba.
The Port Authority Krk is responsible for the harbour. There are two fuel stations in the harbour. At the INA fuel station, I would immediately warn sailors with yachts drawing two metres or more. Usually the water at the fuel dock is deep enough, but at low tide and during Bura the sea level is especially low, and I have already had a light touch on the bottom there with 1.95 m draft. Use the fenders on the fuel pier as a guide. If they are completely out of the water, you may feel the bottom with Kirana. If they still touch the water, you can head in without worry.
Apart from the city harbour, the neighbouring municipal harbour Porto Pišana and its entrance, anchoring is allowed everywhere. If you want to anchor close to the centre, anchoring off Camp Ješevac is convenient, but you are fully exposed to the wash from all the city harbour traffic. It is quieter off Hotel Dračica or Koralj, or basically along the whole Prniba coastline.
The holding ground is mainly sand, partly rock. As a rule, you should expect at least 10 to 12 metres of anchoring depth. Except off Camp Ješevac, where you already find holding ground at 3 to 5 metres.
Recommended
Worth seeing nearby:
- Košlijun
- The view from the city wall
- A visit to Secret Garden
- Forest walks in Prniba
Our home base
Krk is the town I already knew as a child, the place that was home in my heart and that, even today in a vagabond life at sea, still feels like home. That is why, when we are not travelling around, you can usually find us here.
If you are nearby, get in touch with us. As a rule we monitor VHF 77 on board, or VHF 16. Or you can reach us through the contact form, Facebook or Instagram. We would definitely be delighted to hear from you.
