MALINSKA - OMIŠALJ

In Malinska, I explored all the beaches and took a walk along the promenade. There's an abandoned hotel complex, Haludovo, but I decided to check it out on the last day of my trip back to Ljubljana. The trail continues along the coastal path to Njivice, and it's not called the "Paradise Road" for nothing. It's truly a treasure that I’ll return to every time I’m on Krk. Njivice is stunning, with long beaches. The path follows the coast and then leads to a trail through a less dense forest towards Omišalj.

The trail passes by Fort Mohor and then leads to, at least for me, the least attractive or even ugly part of the island. This section involves walking by the industrial area with the oil pipeline and nearby storage facilities. Although the hidden beaches are beautiful, knowing what's nearby kind of takes away the appeal.
Along the way, there are other landmarks, like the old port of Fulfinum Mirine, Fortress "Fortičina Omišalj," and the climb up into the town of Omišalj—something that adds a bit of a challenge for tired legs. The town is ancient and beautifully built on a key spot, a hill that made it easy to defend from invaders. In the town, there are several sights to see, like the water tower, old churches, and neatly maintained houses. Despite the extra kilometers, I was glad I booked accommodation at a nearby campsite, even though the sea view wasn’t great due to the refinery in Rijeka.Read more