About Baška
A cultural centre with the oldest Croatian written document (the 900 years old Stone of Baška), and with a long tradition in tourism, Baška has emerged as a holiday resort for a wide range of tourists.
Accomodation of the highest quality, sports activities, exceptional pebble beaches, more than 2500 hours of sunshine a year, its gastronomy - this is the choice to meet anyone's desires. It is impossible to come and not to return.
Lovers of the animal world can find here marine and land autochthonous species in their natural environment.
The wonderful landscape covered with medicinal herbs makes the basin of Baška a healthy place to spend your holiday.
By boat or on foot, one of our thirty-odd pebble beaches can be yours. Big or small, or even the smallest one for those in love, hidden in the shadow of scented pine trees - it's up to you to discover it.
Traditional evenings, folklore, concerts, local bands called "klapa" and the local gastronomic specialties will give you a pleasurable time and offer you real relaxation.
Interesting sights of Baška
The most valuable cultural memorial of Baška is a known Baška tablet, which is definitely worth visiting if you are coming in Baška. Except the Baška table,there are many other valuable sites to be seen, which are primarily:
- Old Town of Baška
- Remains of Roman settlements
- Sacred monuments
- St.. Nicholas Church
- Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
- St..Rok Church
- Statue of St. Nicholas
Baška Tablet
Baška tablet is the most valuable cultural memorial in Croatia, and represents a historical document, carved into the Glagolitic alphabet. The inscription speaks of the donation of King Zvonimir to the St. Lucy Church in Jurandvor, and that is exactly the place where the historical records was found. Carved out in 13 lines and is considered to be descended from the 10th century, and was found in 1851 in the St. Lucy's Church.
Hiking trails
The craggy coastal landscape in the surrounding area of Baška is captivating and attracts many visitors.
In order for lovers of mountain heights to be able to enjoy walking and hiking in the countryside, the tourist trails of Baška have been tidied up and signposted. There are a total of 19, which have a total length of over 80 km. There are both easy and difficult demanding trails, so that everyone can choose a trail according to their abilities, desires and mood. When you reach the peaks, you will be offered a breathtaking view from one of the beautiful viewpoints. For safety reasons, it is good to have a map of the paths that describes them and offers useful relevant information. These maps also tell walkers what they can expect on their trip.
At the end of the trail that takes you to Vela Luka, you can treat yourself to lunch at the snack bar on the beautiful beach in the most attractive bay in the surrounding area. Have a good time on the hiking trails of Baška, and don't forget to take your camera. Look after the environment too, so other visitors can enjoy these natural beauties as well.
Baška climbing area
The Baška climbing area forms a part of what is on offer in terms of active holidays, and can be enjoyed by all generations. Thanks to the natural and climatic conditions, high cliffs surround Baška that are a real treat for fans of free climbing.
In Baška there are two climbing areas: BUNCULUKA and PORTAFORTUNA.
Bunculuka is a small attractive climbing area located in the Naturist Camp Bunculuka. There are 6 climbing routes that cannot be expanded further, but it is attractive enough for an afternoon of climbing after relaxing and swimming on the beach. It is not working at the moment due to renovations.
The Portafortuna climbing area is located at the natural barrier of vertical rock in the valley of Baška.
At the moment 6 routes are being made, and the climbing area is expected to open in May 2008.
Baška pictures
Useful information
Transportation
Bus transportation - Autotrans d.o.o. Rijeka:
Address: Žabica 1 (p.p. 288), 51000 Rijeka
Tel: +385 51 66 03 00
Fax: +385 51 21 19 88
E-mail: autotrans@ri.htnet.hr
Web: www.autotrans.hr
Business unit of Krk: +385 51 221 210
Taxi Baška:
Tel: +385 91 25 44 753
Rijeka >Airport:
Tel: +385 51 84 20 40
Rijeka Railway Station:
Tel: +385 51 21 33 33
Nautica
Harbourmaster Office of Baška:
Tel: +385 51 85 68 21
Fishing license Baška:
Tel: +385 51 85 68 21
Turistic ship berths Baška "Servimar":
Tel: +385 98 216 100
Important phone numbers
- 92 - Police
- 93 - Firefighters
- 94 - Ambulance
- 112 - Rescue Service
- 902 - International Information
- 981 - General Information
Sport
Sailing Schools
"Rare bird" - Baška:
Tel: +385 51 85 65 36
Surf Centre "Dunica" - Baška:
Tel: +385 98 36 93 50
Diving schools and diving clubs
"Tauchbasis Delphin" - Baška:
Tel: +385 51 88 02 33
Fax: +385 51 88 02 34
E-mail: info@tauchbasisdelphin.com
Web:www.tauchbasisdelphin.com
Tironj G & R.d.o.o. "Rare bird" - Baška:
Tel: +385 51 85 65 36
Fax: +385 51 86 01 70
E-mail: rare.bird@ri.t-com.hr
"Squatina diving" vl Ramon Kaspers - Baška:
Tel: +385 51 85 60 34
Fax: +385 51 86 40 77
E-mail: info@squatinadiving.com
Web: www.squatinadiving.com







