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Vela Plaza Beach

Vela Plaza Beach

Croatia, Primorje Gorski Kotar, Baska 

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Located on the southern tip of the town of Baska on the Croatian island of Krk in the northern Adriatic Sea, Vela Plaza Beach - also known as Plaza Baska or Vela Plaza Baska —is an immensely popular 1,800-meter-long and 25-meter-wide pebbly beach.  It is one of the longest beaches on the island and has a beautiful backdrop of rugged cliffs, rocky hills, and many oceanfront buildings, including beach bars and many restaurants, providing a serene coastal experience along the northern Adriatic Sea.  Vela Plaza Beach is promoted as an ecotourism destination, encouraging sustainable tourism practices to preserve natural beauty and wildlife.   Vela Plaza Beach has been awarded the Blue Flag certification by the European Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) due to its natural beauty, cleanliness, and water quality standards.

If you get hungry, there are many great restaurants on Vela Plaza Baska.  Franica is a small restaurant positioned near the beach and serves salads, seafood, meat, and poultry dishes.  Restoran Kangarol serves salads, pizzas, pasta, meat, seafood, and poultry dishes.  Restaurant Forza serves pizzas, pasta, bruschetta, soups, seafood, and meat dishes.  Restoran Lantino serves amazing Mediterranean dishes, including salads, sandwiches, pasta, seafood, and meat dishes.  If you are looking for another good restaurant nearby, Poper serves incredible salads, pasta, spaghetti, risotto, pizzas, seafood, meat, and poultry dishes.

If you are looking for Vela Plaza Baska hotels, there are many great options nearby.  If you are looking for an upscale hotel, the 4-Star Hotel & Resort Isola is four minutes away by car and has many amenities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, a fitness center, and a restaurant.  A more affordable hotel is the 4-Star Heritage Hotel Forza, which offers a few amenities, including a restaurant and a bar.  Another moderately priced option is the 4-Star Sunny Baska Residence by Valamar, ex. Zvonimir, a popular beach resort that has many amenities, including an indoor and outdoor pool, a fitness center, and a restaurant.  A more reasonably priced option is the 3-Star Hotel Dobrovit, which offers many amenities, including an outdoor pool, a garden, and a restaurant.   If you are looking for another affordable hotel, Sunny Baska Hotel by Valamar, ex. Corinthia, offers several amenities, including an indoor and outdoor pool, a sundeck with sun loungers, a spa, a hot tub, and a restaurant.

Vela Plaza Beach has many amenities, including seasonal lifeguards, restrooms, showers, changing rooms, shaded areas, a sunbed and parasol rental facility, a beach equipment rental facility, a kids playground, an inflatable waterpark, beachfront bars, restaurants, a campground, and nearby hotels.

Vela Plaza Beach, Krk is a family-friendly beach that offers many fun activities, including swimming, sunbathing, snorkeling, kayaking, pedal boating, camping, surfing, beach volleyball, and hiking.   If you plan to go into the water, it has a gentle slope into the sea, making it an ideal spot to swim for families with children. The shallow water near the beach is ideal for canoes, kayaks, and small boats.  The clear waters around the beach are ideal for snorkeling, allowing visitors to explore the rich marine life.  Hikers can enjoy the nearby hiking trails, which offer unique insights into the local biodiversity.  It is worth noting that the beach is home to a small inflatable water park near the beach with slides and climbing walls.  If you enjoy camping, there is a large campsite near the beach, popularly known as Baska Beach Camping Resort, where visitors may book a camp to enjoy an incredible camping experience.  The beach hosts various summer events, including music festivals, beach parties, and cultural events.  The beach's natural beauty, especially at sunset, makes it a popular spot for photographers.  The beach attracts a large influx of visitors during peak summer months. There is a designated dog-friendly section near the beach, and it is open from sunrise until sunset.

Vela Plaza Beach, Baska, offers an access path for people with disabilities.

Getting to Vela Plaza Baska parking is easy - the beach has a paid parking lot located at Ulica Emila Geistlicha 46, 51523, Baska, Croatia, which provides easy access to the beach.

Vela Plaza Beach offers breathtaking sunset views, with the sun setting over the Adriatic Sea, painting the sky with vibrant hues.

There are many attractions near Vela Plaza Baska.  The Baska Heritage Museum offers interesting insights into the region's rich history and local culture, showcasing traditional tools, folk costumes, and historical artifacts from Baška and its surrounding areas.  Visitors can explore the medieval heritage of Croatia and learn more about the island’s connection to the Glagolitic alphabet.  Kastel Baska is a historic fortress that dates back to the medieval period and played a key role in the defense of the town and surrounding areas against invaders.  Presently, the original structure is in ruins, but the remains of the fortress still stand as a memorial to Baska's rich historical past and provide picturesque views of the town and Adriatic Sea.

Adriatic Aquarium Baska offers an interesting insight into the diverse marine life of the Adriatic Sea, including species of fish, crabs, groupers, sea horses, moray eels, and octopuses.  It also has displays of beautiful Adriatic corals and sea anemones.  The tanks are designed to replicate the natural habitats of these species, giving visitors a glimpse into the underwater world surrounding the Croatian coastline.  St. Lucy Church is a historic Romanesque church with great cultural and national significance in Croatia, as it is where the famous Bascanska Ploca, an ancient stone tablet, was discovered in 1851, making it a symbol of Croatian heritage.  This script is one of the earliest written documents in the Croatian language, highlighting the historical importance of the church as a center of early Croatian literacy and Christian worship. If you are looking for another nearby attraction, Plateau des Mondes - also known as Moon Plateau – is a three-kilometer-long moderately challenging hiking trail that meanders through diverse natural landscapes, including Mediterranean vegetation and limestone formations, and leads to rocky and barren terrain that resembles the surface of the moon, giving it its name.  The plateau offers a surreal, lunar-like landscape, and the breathtaking panoramic views of the Adriatic Sea and surrounding islands make the journey worthwhile.

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INUl. Emila Geistlicha 46, 51523, Baška, Croatia

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  • Pier

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  • Camping

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  • Fishing

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  • Chair Rentals

  • Sailing

  • Speed Boats

  • Umbrella Rental

  • Waterskiing

  • Windsurfing

  • Yachts

  • Food

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Surf through our FAQs to help you find your perfect beach!

    Does Vela Plaza Beach have parking? If so, is it free or paid?

    Yes, this Beach provides free parking at the entrance, although spaces are limited. Visitors can also find street parking nearby for easy access to the beach.

    Does Vela Plaza Beach have lifeguards?

    Yes, this Beach ensures safety with professional lifeguards on duty throughout the day, offering peace of mind for beachgoers.

    Is Vela Plaza Beach a family-friendly beach?

    Yes, this Beach is the perfect family destination, offering clean restrooms, vigilant lifeguards, and a variety of nearby food options, ensuring an enjoyable day for all.

    Is Vela Plaza Beach good for swimming?

    Yes, this Beach boasts excellent swimming conditions, attracting swimmers of all skill levels with its gentle waves and clear waters.

    Does Vela Plaza Beach have restrooms?

    Yes, Restrooms are conveniently available on or adjacent to the beach at this Beach.

    Is Vela Plaza Beach a nude beach?

    No, this Beach maintains a family-friendly atmosphere and does not allow nude bathing.

    Is there food near Vela Plaza Beach?

    Yes, this Beach has multiple food options near or on the beach, including restaurants and beach vendors.

    What are the activities at Vela Plaza Beach?

    Yes, this Beach is renowned for its vibrant beach scene, offering various activities for everyone to enjoy Snorkeling, Volleyball.

    Does Vela Plaza Beach have accommodations for people with disabilities?

    No, this Beach does not have accommodations for people with disabilities.

    Is Vela Plaza Beach a dog-friendly beach?

    No, this Beach is not dog-friendly.

    Is Vela Plaza Beach good for surfing?

    No, this Beach is not generally considered to be good for surfing.

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