Malinska is situated on the Western coast of the beautiful island of Krk which ensures that it is sheltered from some of the more blustery winds of the Adriatic. Compared to the dramatic scenery of some of Croatia’s other holiday resorts, Malinska is blessed with a relatively flat landscape, full of beautiful woodland areas as well as having some of the best beaches that the Adriatic has to offer.
Malinska first came to prominence in the 1700s, when the port itself was first built. But it was the arrival of the town’s first steamboat that saw it begin its rise to become one of Croatia’s finest seaside resort with visitors who may have before holidayed in the beautiful Opatija being enchanted by the stunning scenery of Malinska.
Today Malinska is a modern European resort and tourism plays the major role in its economy. The beautiful beaches are a big draw to tourists, and whilst there are busy areas in front of some of the town’s most popular tavernas and bars, a short walk will lead you to the quirer areas where you can enjoy the golden sands in peace and quiet whilst gazing out at the beautiful Adriatic.
If food and drink play a large part of your holiday, then you will love what Makinska has to offer. Malinska has an array of some of Croatia’s finest tavernas and restaurants where you will find a full range of Mediterranean cuisine, made with the region's freshest and finest produce Seafood is a particular speciality, and you can’t leave Malinska without enjoying a meal in one of the specialist seafood restaurants.
You can spend your entire holiday quite happily in Malinska as it has lots to see and do, but it can also make a great base to explore further afield. The town of Krk is just 12km from Malinska and is a typical Croatian town with stone houses, narrow bustling streets and a host of cultural places to visit and enjoy. And if the wide range of sports and activities on offer in Malinska aren’t quite enough for you, then Krk offers even more.
Accommodation in Malinska like many other resorts in the Adriatic is both generally of a very high quality and varied. You can choose from high class hotels with the very latest in modern service and facilities or one of the many family run hotels in the resort. These are particularly popular for those people wanting to experience a more more authentic Croation holiday. Other options include a variety of self catering accommodation with villas being a particular favourite. Most of these are situated close to town but offer the chance to enjoy the Croation sun in the private surroundings of your own private villa, many of which have their own private pool.
If you are looking for a relaxing holiday at a resort with beautiful sandy beaches surrounded by beautiful gentle countryside and with a host of things to do, see and eat, then Malinska is a fantastic choice.