Category: Things to Do

Google reviews of Malinska are not only from July and August. Guests write about Easter holidays, autumn wellness weekends and even winter weddings, and one sums it up as “a place to rest in winter and in summer”. Here is how to enjoy Malinska off season, and what to do when it rains. Why come…

Malinska is not only about beaches. From May to November the village fills its waterfront with food walks, summer nights, wooden sailing boats and the olive harvest. Here are the main Malinska events in 2026, with the dates that the local tourist board has announced and a few tips from a local. May and June:…

I’m Jura, a speedboat skipper in Malinska, and I have spent every summer here since I was born. Guests often ask me about Malinska prices before they arrive. They want to know what parking costs, whether beaches are free and how much a simple lunch will be. So here is an honest overview. Where I…

One complaint comes up again and again in Google reviews of Malinska beaches: “dogs are not allowed anywhere”. That is not quite true. Dogs are banned from most regular beaches, but there are official dog beaches, long shady seaside walks and plenty of terraces where a dog under the table is normal. Here is how…

Walk about fifteen minutes north along the seafront from Malinska harbour and the pine trees open onto one of the strangest sights on the Adriatic: a huge concrete hotel, empty for more than twenty years, above a busy, cheerful beach. This is Haludovo in Malinska. I am Jura, a speedboat skipper in Malinska, and in…

Planning your Malinska travel? This guide explains how to reach the island of Krk from Rijeka, Zagreb, Rijeka Airport, Slovenia and Italy, with practical options by car, bus and transfer. It also covers getting around once you arrive. Getting to Malinska from Rijeka Rijeka is the main mainland gateway for many visitors travelling to Krk.…

Malinska beaches are the main reason most people come to this part of Krk. The coast here is long and deeply indented, so wherever you stay, a place to swim is only a short walk away. Most beaches have concrete sunbathing areas with pebble entrances to the sea, and a seaside promenade links them all,…

Sensa is Malinska’s oldest local celebration, and one of the best reasons to visit Krk at the end of spring. Every year around Ascension Day, the people of Dubašnica bless their cheese and wine, young men race for cheese, and the whole area celebrates its farming and sea traditions. This guide explains what Sensa in…

Malinska has hotels, campsites and a wide choice of private apartments. In this guide, I explain which part of town suits you best and what to look out for when you book. I also share where we host guests ourselves. Best Areas to Stay in Malinska Town Centre and Rupa Beach If you want to…