CentrePalada
A series of smaller sections along the Palada pedestrian zone. Food and drink venues and sun loungers right beside the beach.
Baška, Krk and nearby coves
Beaches of Baška
Eighteen official beaches: one nearly two kilometres long in the town centre, and the rest hidden in coves reached by trail or taxi boat.
Map of Baška's beaches
Town beaches Eastern coves Western coves Naturist beach Further afield
Blue Flag
Main beach
Vela plaža
The reason many first come to Baška. Around 1.8 km of fine pebbles along the entire bay, with the island of Prvić and the mountain in the background. The longest pebble beach in Kvarner.
- Length1,800 m
- Surfacefine pebbles, comfortable for bare feet
- Blue Flagcontinuously since 1999
- Coordinates44.96725 · 14.75047
Centre
Town beaches
In the town itself and along the Palada promenade. All facilities are close at hand: restaurants, sun loungers, showers.
Centre
CentreMacel
A small beach by the breakwater, right beside Palada’s cafés and restaurants. Convenient for a swim without walking far from your accommodation.
FKK
Naturist beach
One fenced and monitored naturist beach beside the campsite of the same name on the eastern side of the bay.
FKKBunculuka
A fenced and monitored naturist beach beside the Bunculuka FKK campsite. Bistro, shop, SUP boards and kayaks, with a separate dog area.
Entry is free, but the naturist rules apply on the beach.
Eastern coves
Coves towards Vela Luka and Mala Luka
A series of hidden pebble coves east of Baška. All are reached only on foot via coastal trails or by taxi boat.
Trail or boatVela Luka
One of Baška’s best-known beaches. Sun loungers, sunshades, a restaurant and toilets. Beside the main beach is a smaller 30 m beach, separated by a quay.
Trail or boatMala Luka
Opposite the beach is a small food and drink venue. Reach it by walking trail or taxi boat.
Trail or boatJablanova
A cove surrounded by pine forest, so shade is right by the beach. A small local establishment in the grove above the beach, peace away from the crowds.
Trail or boatStorišće
A neighbouring cove next to Jablanova, similar in character and size.
Larger stones in the sea — swimming shoes are mandatory.
Trail or boatVrženica
A longer cove with enough space for more swimmers without feeling crowded. On the eastern side, the stones become larger.
Trail or boatDubna
A cove in the coastal belt towards Vela Luka.
Large stones in the sea — swimming shoes are mandatory.
Trail or boatKonjska
In the same cove, there is also a small five-meter beach, for those who want to be alone. It can be reached on foot or by taxi boat.
Trail or boatGnjilova
A smaller cove for one or two couples. Above the beach are interesting dry-stone structures, gromače.
Boat or longer trailJasenova
At the very entrance to the Kuntrep special ornithological reserve. A wild beach for peace and nature, accessible by boat or a longer coastal trail.
Western coves
Wild coves west of Baška
Towards Stara Baška, the coast becomes rockier and without facilities. People come here for peace, not for a sun lounger.
WestŠkuljica
A small hidden cove with sea views. A hundred meters from the beach is a lighthouse, reached by a pleasant path.
WestMudraci
A wild cove without facilities.
Large stones in the sea — swimming shoes are mandatory.
WestMrmna
A neighbouring cove to Mudraci, of the same wild character. Access on foot or by boat, ideal for solitude.
WestVela Draga
The largest of the western coves before Bracol. A wider area for swimmers, but without facilities.
WestBracol Cove
Two small beaches within the same cove. A small food and drink venue with a pier for smaller vessels, most easily reached by boat.
Transport
Taxi boats to the eastern coves
The fastest way to Vela Luka, Mala Luka, Vrženica and other eastern coves is by sea from Baška harbour. Departures from 8:00, every 15–30 minutes in season.
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Surroundings
Beaches in the surroundings
Recommendations outside Baška that are worth a day trip — other places on Krk and, by catamaran, the neighbouring Rab. We will gradually add beaches on Prvić, Grgur and elsewhere.
Boat access onlyZlatna plaža (Stara Baška)
A hidden beach below cliffs over 60 meters high, on the coast of the settlement of Stara Baška in the municipality of Punat. There is no land access — it can only be reached by boat from Punat or Stara Baška, so a return trip must be arranged in advance. No shade, water or toilets.
- From Baška
- by boat from Punat (25 km by road to the port)
- Facilities
- no facilities
Western coastOprna
A cove on the western coast of the island, between Punat and Stara Baška. Asphalt leads to parking by the road, and from there it's a 5 to 15-minute downhill walk. By the beach are a bar, sun loungers and sunshades; the eastern part of the cove is naturist.
- From Baška
- 25 km / approx. 37 min by car + 10 min walk
- Facilities
- bar, sun loungers, sunshades
Stara BaškaZala
A beach in the settlement of Stara Baška, oriented south towards Velebit. Asphalt leads to the beach, parking is charged and is about 150 meters away. Gentle entry into the sea, drinks, sun loungers and sunshades in season.
- From Baška
- 29 km / approx. 45 min by car
- Facilities
- sun loungers, drinks
Near VrbnikPotovošće
A cove about 3 kilometres south of Vrbnik. A narrow asphalt road leads to the parking, the parking itself is gravel and is charged in season. On the beach are toilets, sun loungers, sunshades and a bar.
- From Baška
- 22 km / approx. 37 min by car
- Facilities
- bar, toilets, sun loungers
RisikaSv. Marak (Risika)
The only sandy beach on the island of Krk, in a protected cove near Risika in the municipality of Vrbnik. The sea is shallow and warmer, with plenty of natural shade by the beach, making it popular with families with small children. Several bars and other facilities by the beach. Asphalt leads from Risika to the parking, from there 50 to 100 meters on foot.
- From Baška
- 24 km / approx. 36 min by car
- Facilities
- several bars, toilets, sun loungers, shade
Island of RabParadise Beach (Lopar, Rab)
The most famous sandy beach of Kvarner, on the neighbouring island of Rab. Long shallow sea that turns into a sandy spit when walking — ideal for families. Reached by catamaran from Baška or ferry from Valbiska to Lopar.
- From Baška
- by catamaran from Baška, approx. 45 min
- Facilities
- restaurants, toilets, showers, sun loungers
Organized
Book sea transport to secluded beaches
Two verified tours that can be booked in advance. The first departs from Baška harbour, the second from Punat — so to reach Zlatna beach, you first drive to Punat.
Boat transfer to Vela Luka
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Taxi boat from Baška harbour to the secluded cove of Vela Luka, with no road access. Runs every 15 minutes, so you return when it suits you. The beach has a restaurant and natural shade.
- departures 8:00 – 19:30
- taxi boat every 15 min
- departure opposite Tuna House
from 36 €
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Punat: cruise to Zlatna beach
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Short cruise through Puntarska draga to Zlatna beach, with swimming by the boat. Coffee and biscuits are included, other drinks are paid for on board. Departure is from Punat, around 25 minutes' drive from Baška.
- 2.5 hours
- departure from Punat, quay by Erste bank
- coffee and biscuits included
from 30 €
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Taxi boat is the fastest route
Several operators run to the eastern coves from the harbour, first departures from eight in the morning, every fifteen to thirty minutes in season. Contacts are above, along with the timetable network.
Heat in July and August
Don't walk to the more distant coves in the middle of the day. Trails to remote beaches have almost no shade, so in July and August the only option is a taxi boat, or setting off early in the morning and returning after 6 PM.
When the bura blows
Baška bay is open to the northeast, so the bura hits Vela plaža directly. More sheltered are the beaches further east — Macel, Bunculuka and Jablanova — and beaches on the lee side to the southwest of the island: Zlatna, Oprna and Zala near Stara Baška.