Krk Island - Stara Baska

Stara Baska is located in the southwestern part of the island of Krk and lies in the bay of the same name. It was founded in the 14th century as a settlement of refugees before the Turkish invasions, which then founded a pastoral village.

In the 17th century, they began to use the name Stara Baska, although nearby Baska is older in origin. Until 1886, the place belonged to the municipality of Baska, then it passed under the municipality of Punat. There is only one main road to Stara Baska, which goes from Punat. Stara Baska stretches for about two kilometers and along the entire length there are small bays and beaches that are sandy, rocky and rocky. At the end of Stara Baska is the beach Zala and above it are the ruins of the church of St. Jerome. The village is one of the windiest areas of the island of Krk. Due to the frequent winds, the surrounding hills are bare and only low vegetation grows on them, among which is also the medicinal plant sage. Lush vegetation is only in the narrow coastal strip, which is protected from the wind. There is a small port in Stara Baska, where most of the boats are owned by locals. About three kilometers away from the settlement lies a small and uninhabited islet, Galun. The main industry used to be sheep farming, but today it is tourism and hospitality.

Most of the residents make a living by fishing and renting out rooms and apartments. A major problem with the creation of new tourist facilities is the lack of water supply. At the beginning of Stara Baska there is a well-equipped Skrila motor camp.