subject: Villa Krk Island [print this page] Krk Island is in the Mediterranean Sea and belongs to Croatia. With an area of about 405,78km and about 17.860 inhabitants it is the biggest island in the Adriatic Sea and is one of the most favourite islands of this country. It is connected to the mainland via the Krk-Bridge since 1980. The island is subdivided in seven boroughs. With about 5.491 inhabitants the city Krk is the administrative centre of the island.
With a coastline of about 219,120km length, at ideal location and in vicinity to South Germany, Austria and Northern Italy, Krk Island is a popular holiday destination for tourism. Meanwhile there are also lots of tourists from Hungary, Czech Republic and Rumania which are interested in this island. Nearby, in the North of the island, you can find the international Rijeka Airport. Furthermore there are bus connections between mainland and island every day.
The region Krk is known by oenophiles. The famous white wine "Zlahtina" grows in the village Vrbnik in a traditional way.
But also the variety of plant and bird species that are native to this place, let Krk Island be known and favoured by nature lovers. With its 1300 different plants, its characteristic tree species and 220 species of birds, it is both home and rest for many birds with origin in Central and North Europe on their way through. In sanctuaries are even species that are already lost in Greater Europe. At this place nature lovers have the opportunity to live in a nearby Villa Krk. A holiday apartment close to the beach, a luxury hotel in the centre of Krk Island or a Villa Krk in nature, accommodation facilities in all categories and prices are offered to the visitor. Krk Island already belongs to the most favoured holiday places of the Germans. The kindness of the inhabitants, the low priced accommodation facilities as well as the unaffected nature and the variety of flora and fauna in the protected areas are the origin of an unforgettable holiday feeling.