Camino Krk, a 150-kilometre long circular route, has quickly become a very popular outdoor activity on the island and caught attention of hospitality and tourism experts.
Camino Krk, a 150-kilometre long circular route, has quickly become a very popular outdoor activity on the island and caught attention of hospitality and tourism experts. In 2021, the project won the third prize at the Skål International Sustainable Tourism Awards and was awarded a golden charter at the 9th Sunflower Rural Tourism Award, in the category of Active Tourist Facilities in Rural Areas.
Camino Krk, as the first section of the Croatian Camino route, joined the European network of St James’s ways, with Camino de Santiago (the St James Way) being the most popular one. It is about an 800-kilometre long pilgrimage route, walked by more than 300,000 pilgrims each year.
Camino Krk Story
Walking the route of Camino Krk is an excellent springtime activity. The spring here brings pleasant temperatures, nice weather and blossoming nature – a perfect setting for a 7-day stay on the island of Krk. For those who are not quite sure about walking the 150 kilometres of the Camino Krk route or lack time for a full 7-day experience, local tourist boards have jointly designed the Camino Krk Story project.
The 3-day Camino Krk Story is a free weekend programme with expert guidance, themed talks, refreshments and organised transport!
The first speaker is journalist, editor and co-owner of the Tourist stories portal, Mirjam Jukić. Three years ago, Mirjam walked the 779-kilometre long Camino Francés. Last year she also walked the Krk route. Her talk ‘Camino – a route beyond words’ is an ideal opportunity to get inspired and motivated for this amazing adventure!
The talk titled ‘Camino Krk: walking the hidden paths of the Golden Island’ will be held by Martina Frka, journalist and author from the island of Krk. As the founder, journalist and editor of the Krk’s news portal Bodulija.net and an active promoter of the island’s natural attractions and heritage, she is just the right person to introduce you to the trails, stories and the adventure behind it!
Tomislav Galić, Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Ancillary Historical Sciences and History Methodology at the History Department, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Zagreb, will hold a talk on the Religious and cultural heritage of Dubašnica from medieval times to the present day to familiarise the participants with the second part of the route. Galić is a member of the Scientific Centre of Excellence for Croatian Glagolitism at the Old Church Slavonic Institute in Zagreb, and editor-in-chief of the scientific journal Krčki zbornik, and Bašćina – a journal issued by the Zagreb Glagolitic Association. His research activities are focused on the island’s history, so get ready for a super interesting talk!
PRIMO WEEKEND 13-15 maggio 2022
Città di Krk / comune di Malinska-Dubašnica
13/05 VENERDÌ
Municipio della città di Krk
17:00 Discorso di benvenuto e presentazione introduttiva, Ente per il turismo della città di Krk, Ivana Kovačić
17:15 Conferenza*: Cammino – un percorso che non si può descrivere, Mirjam Jukić
18:00 Conferenza*: Cammino di Krk: lungo i sentieri nascosti dell’isola d’oro, Martina Frka
14/05 SABATO
Prima tratta: Krk – Brzac (23 km)
09:00 Prima tratta guidata: raduno in piazza Vela placa (il ritiro dei passaporti del pellegrinaggio avverrà preso il Centro informazioni turistiche dell’Ente per il turismo della città di Krk)
Rinfresco all’arrivo a Brzac-Milohnić (konoba Pud Brest)
18:00 Partenza dell’autobus da Milohnić verso Krk
15/05 DOMENICA
Seconda tratta: Brzac – Malinska (22,9 km)
09:00 Partenza dell’autobus da Krk (stazione degli autobus di Krk)
09:30 Seconda tratta guidata Brzac – Malinska
Rinfresco all’arrivo a Malinska (ristorante The Kitchen)
18:00 Partenza dell’autobus da Malinska verso Krk (stazione degli autobus di Malinska)
Guide e accompagnatori:
14/05 – Petar Tomašić e Nikola Radovčić
15/05 – Petar Tomašić e Danijela Martić
* tutte le conferenze si svolgeranno in lingua croata
SECONDO WEEKEND 20-22 maggio 2022
Comuni di Malinska-Dubašnica / Omišalj / Dobrinj
20/05 VENERDÌ
Hotel Malin (sala congressi)
17:00 Discorso di benvenuto di Daniel Manzoni (Ente per il turismo del comune di Malinska-Dubašnica) e di Andrea Orlić Čutul (Ente per il turismo del comune di Omišalj)
17:15 Conferenza*: Cammino di Krk: lungo i sentieri nascosti dell’isola d’oro, Martina Frka
18:00 Conferenza*: Patrimonio culturale e religioso di Dubašnica – dal Medioevo a oggi, Tomislav Galović
21/05 SABATO (19 km)
Terza tratta: Malinska – Omišalj
09:00 Raduno nel centro di Malinska, di fronte alla chiesa di San Nicola (qui verranno distribuiti i passaporti del pellegrinaggio)
Rinfresco all’arrivo a Omišalj (konoba Ulikva in piazza a Omišalj)
18:00 Partenza dell’autobus da Omišalj (stazione degli autobus) verso Malinska
22/05 DOMENICA
Quarta tratta: Omišalj – Čižići (21 km)
09:00 Partenza dell’autobus da Malinska verso Omišalj (stazione degli autobus di Malinska)
09:30 Quarta tratta guidata da Omišalj a Čižići
Rinfresco all’arrivo a Čižići (konoba Mala sten)
18:00 Partenza dell’autobus da Čižići (davanti alla konoba Mala sten) verso Malinska
Guide e accompagnatori:
21/05 - Petar Tomašić accompagnato da Danijela Martić
22/05 - Petar Tomašić accompagnato da Danijela Martić
Participation is free of charge
Important:
Participants take part in the walking tour at their own risk, and agree to follow the instructions and respect decisions of the guide, who may modify the itinerary due to weather conditions and their level of fitness.
The tour has been devised for adults. Children aged 16 to 18 may participate with a prior written consent of their parents or guardians.
USEFUL TIPS:
- Wear clothes appropriate to the season.
- Choose comfortable long-distance walking shoes.
- Wear a wind jacket, a hat, and sunglasses to protect yourself from the sun, rain, and wind.
- Bring at least 4 litres of water per section and some snacks such as energy and chocolate bars, dried fruit etc.
- Bring an identity document and your health insurance card.
- Bring your mobile phone, a knife, a mini first aid kit (patches), a map (a printed one, or download a GPS file from www.caminokrk.com/karta).
- Make sure to follow only the trails waymarked with Camino logo (yellow arrow on blue background), because there are also other waymarks on the route.
- Make sure not to leave any fence gates open.
- In case of accident, call 112.
For accommodation assistance contact:
TOURIST AND INFORMATION CENTRE
J. J. Strossmayera 9, 51 500 Krk
Tel: +385 (0)51 220 226
TOURIST BOARD OF THE MALINSKA DUBAŠNICA MUNICIPALITY
Obala 46
51511 Malinska
Tel: +385 (0)51 859 207
TOURIST BOARD OF THE OMIŠALJ MUNICIPALITY
Ribarska obala 10
51512 Njivice
Tel: 00 385 51 846 243
TOURIST BOARD OF THE DOBRINJ MUNICIPALITY
Stara cesta bb
51515 Šilo
Tel: +385 (0)51 852 107
