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Punat

Punat - life with the sea

Punat is located in one of the most sheltered bays of the Adriatic Sea, on the western coast of the island of Krk, only 8 km from the town of Krk. Punat has always lived with the sea and is the nautical center of the island of Krk. Punat will delight you with its old town, centuries-old olive groves, plenty of facilities for active holidays and beautiful beaches located along the 3.5 km long promenade by the sea.

How did Punat get its name?

The first mention of Punat in a written source dates back to 1377. Punat was probably named after the ancient bridge (pons). This bridge, according to belief, connected Punat at the narrow entrance to Punat Bay to the Prniba peninsula. Prniba is nowadays a green oasis for active holidays.

It is assumed that there was an older settlement in Punat Bay during Illyrian and Roman times.

Punat and the tradition of olive growing

Punat is known for its long tradition of olive growing. In addition to the top-quality extra virgin olive oil, you can take an enjoyable walk on the marked hiking trails passing through the centuries-old, well-tended olive groves. and participate in specially organized olive harvesting. You can also join the tourist olive harvest.

Visit the olive grove with a panoramic view of Punat and the island of Košljun. Here you can learn a lot about the production of olive oil, taste the top Krk olive oils and other island specialties.

Hidden beaches between Punat and Stara Baska

Only 9 km from Punat, you can visit the village of Stara Baška. There is an interesting panoramic road from Punat to Stara Baška notable for its interesting stone graffiti and beautiful beaches, which attract many swimmers from all over the island.

We suggest you discover Oprna beach and beaches that can only be reached by sea as well as the beaches in Stara Baska.

Beautiful beaches & sea promenade and lots of leisure activities

Punat attracts numerous guests with its beautiful, well-kept, mostly pebbly and partly paved beaches which offer a true abundance of recreational activities and facilities like sailing, diving, water skiing, surfing, tennis, water slides, a miniature golf course, beach volleyball, table tennis, jet skis, parachuting, etc.

There is also a 3.5 km long seafront promenade, ideal for hiking and cycling. A ski lift facility is located in Punat Bay, which is a very popular surfing location.

Events in Punat

Visitors to Punat can enjoy numerous summer events and folk festivals as well as a rich tourist and gastronomic offer. At the end of May, the International Sailing Regatta "Croatia Cup" is traditionally organized.

Among the music events, we highlight the Velvet Festival, and for lovers of classical music, there are concerts on the island of Košljun with the Franciscan monastery. Interesting exhibitions are also organized in the "Toš" gallery.

Islet Košljun in the embrace of Punat Bay

In the embrace of Punat Bay lies the islet of Košljun with a Franciscan monastery dating to 1447. The island is a unique oasis of serenity and untouched nature. The island's surface area of 68 square meters is the home to 540 registered plant and mushroom species.

With a rich religious heritage, Košljun thrills its visitors with an astounding sacral and ethnographic collection. Little boats connect Košljun and Punat, and there are various other interesting boat trips available.

Punat - nautical center on the island of Krk

The enduring tradition of shipbuilding in Punat is also worth mentioning. In the past Punat was the home of a steamship company and today a shipyard operates in Marina Punat, the oldest marina on the Adriatic Coast.

Marina Punat was founded in 1964, and today it has 850 marina-type berths and an additional 500 dry berths and is very popular among boaters.