Beach Oprna(Stara Baska)

Located near the small village of Stara Baska on the island of Krk, Croatia, Oprna Beach - also known as Beach Oprna - is a small pebbly beach with many rocky portions. The beach is positioned on the shores of a sheltered Oprna Bay and has a beautiful backdrop of rocky hills, cliffs, and olive trees, providing scenic views of the Adriatic Sea, Plavnik Island, and Cres Island.

Oprna Beach does not have lifeguards but offers several other amenities, including a sunbed and parasol rental facility and seasonal beach bars.

Oprna Beach offers many fun activities, including swimming, sunbathing, beachcombing, snorkeling, diving, hiking, and photography.  If you plan to go into the water, this naturally sheltered bay is a safe area to swim, but we recommend being careful as the water is known to have rocky bottoms.   Snorkelers and divers may spot the diverse marine life that thrives in its clear waters.   If you enjoy fishing, you may catch a wide variety of fish here.  Hikers can enjoy the nearby hiking trails, which offer unique insights into the local biodiversity. It is a popular spot with photographers due to its dramatic landscapes, crystal-clear waters, and scenic beauty, making it the best spot to take Oprna Beach photos.  This beautiful beach is ideal for visitors looking for a tranquil beach experience.  Visitors can enjoy a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters, making it a year-round destination.   Dogs are not allowed on the beach, which is open from sunrise until sunset.

Oprna Beach, Krk, does not offer an access path for people with disabilities.

Getting to Oprna Beach is easy - the beach has many street spots located at 51521, Stara Baska, Croatia, Greece, which provide easy access to the beach. 

The beach offers spectacular sunsets over the Adriatic Sea, making it a favorite time for visitors to relax and enjoy the view.

There are many attractions near Oprna Beach.  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 Bašćanska Ploča, 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.

If you get hungry, there are many great restaurants on Oprna Beach.  Pizzeria & Grill Skrila is a small restaurant positioned near the beach and serves salads, pizzas, seafood, meat, and poultry dishes.  Restoran Bocoon serves salads, pizzas, pasta, meat, seafood, and poultry dishes. Beach Bar Konobe serves 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 Oprna Beach hotels, there are many great options nearby.  If you are looking for an upscale hotel, the 4-Star Hotel & Resort Isola is 32 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.