Final Episode for Camping Krk

Krk Premier Camping Resort must be the poshest site the Silver Machine has ever landed at. Even the name is fancy! We’re about 100 miles further south from Pula, on the western side of the Island of Krk which is linked to the mainland by a bridge.

The site has 300 pitches laid out on terraces which drop down to the stoney beach. We have an excellent pitch, only one row back from the shoreline, with an excellent view across to the island of Plavnik.

It has an small shopping area, an excellent restaurant , a beach bar, a swimming pool, an infinity pool and another two play pools but the real jewel in the crown must be the toilet block, dishwashing and laundry area. In fact they must be the best facitities we’ve ever had in a campsite. Then of coarse is the beach itself which well used by swimmers, paddle boarders and sun worshippers generally.

The town of Krk, with a population of 6,243 is the largest town on the island and is a lovely 2 km walk from the campsite, along a rocky coastal path, with fine views of the approaching town and the inviting Adriatic Sea.

Krk is a walled town and from the direction of our approach you get the best views of the wall, the castle and cathedral. The old town is entered though one of four gates. It’s narrow cobbled streets are simply laid out, radiating out from the town square and eventually taking you to one of the gates.

Krk is maybe not as spectacular as Rovinj and doesn’t have the Roman presence of Pula but it’s still a lovely place. Perhaps it’s because it’s quite small and there’s no pressure on you to see lots of stuff. Instead it’s nice to just wander around soaking up the atmosphere and stopping for a coffee in one of the many cafe terraces.

The Castle and Cathedral are situated next to each other, separated by a narrow alley, and were both built in the 12 century, it is believed at the same time. The castle is built mainly to defend the town against attack from the sea. It’s rectangular, with huge walls linking the four corner towers, creating a large courtyard, which is empty except for a well.

You can still climb up two of the four towers and walk around the walls for some fine views of the surrounding area.

The Cathedral is relatively small and, apart from the baroque pulpit, like most churches we’ve seen in the area quite simply decorated. The pillars are topped with fine carvings.

We’re been here for four nights and sadly this is our last night, not just at the campsite but in Croatia. We’ve travelled 1951 miles to get here and we’re turning for home now. We’re giving ourselves about three weeks to get to Calais, so we’re not hurrying by any stretch of the imagination. So we’re off now to treat ourselves to a meal at the restaurant to mark the occasion.