Krk — old town and shores of the closest island

Krk is the only Kvarner island accessible by bridge, meaning there is no waiting for a ferry — you drive there directly. The old town of Krk is one of the better-preserved Romanesque towns on the Adriatic, with a 12th-century cathedral and Venetian walls. Off-season it is quiet and nearly tourist-free, while the coves of Punat and Baška offer swimming when the season is right.