Baška's Baška Tablet brought fame, sandy beaches draw thousands of tourists

Baška, a jewel on Croatia's Krk Island, draws thousands of tourists with its unique blend of mountains and sea, boasting over 30 beaches. The nearly two-kilometer-long Vela Plaža, lined with amenities, is a major draw, even with summer crowds. Visitors face a 130-euro fine for reserving spots with towels too early.

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When you come here, you can't say you were fishing in Baška, but you went fishing in Baška.

Perched above the town, the Church of St. John the Baptist offers panoramic views of Baška and the uninhabited island of Prvić. The "Path to the Moon" walkway leads to the church and cemetery, where Emil Geistlich, Baška's tourism pioneer, is buried.

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I like being here, there's room.

"We are not just a destination for sun and sea," says Lea Seršić from the Tourist Board, highlighting the active tourism options. Cyclists and hikers can explore trails with sea views, traversing karst landscapes, dry stone walls, and Mediterranean vegetation. The area also features four equipped climbing sites.

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We are not just a destination for sun and sea.

Baška's unique heritage includes "mrgari," ancient stone structures used for sorting sheep. The most preserved "mrgari" are found on the plateaus above Baška, thanks to the "Sinjali" association. The town's fame, however, is largely attributed to the Baška Tablet, discovered in the Church of St. Lucy in Jurandvor, which attracts around 20,000 visitors annually.

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We also have four equipped climbing sites.