Camping Pila

Entertainment’s regularly on offer in the centre of Punat, a few minutes’ walk away, whether cultural events or local festivals. Look out for live music, folklore evenings and waterfront parties; over on Košljun (20 minutes’ drive to a taxi boat launch) classical concerts are sometimes organised. If you make it to this islet, meander over to the Franciscan monastery then return to Krk and admire more architecture from bygone times. Visit the fifth-century cathedral in the island’s capital to mosey past a marble altar and stone columns etched with Christian symbols, then bound up Frankopan Castle’s bell tower for sea views (both 20 minutes). If you’re in Croatia with your sights set firmly on submerging yourself at the coast, seek out beaches like Oprna in Stara Baška, one of the most famed in the area for its white sand. Travel here by taxi boat from Krk’s main town (20 minutes) – this cliff-circled cove is accessible via narrow, uneven trails so it’s best to arrive by sea.