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Vela beach
Vela plaza Baska
Good for Relax
About
Vela beach is located on the Adriatic Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 9th place out of 315 beaches in the Primorje-Gorski Kotar region 46.9 km away from its center, the city of Rijeka. It is one of the beaches of Baska settlement, just 0.6 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains.
It is a long bay with turquoise water and light fine pebble, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season. There is a campsite located nearby.
Despite the fact that a significant part of the beach is occupied by resorts, there is still a fairly large area with free access. The beach facilities are only available to visitors of resort area. Their list includes, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis. This area has also a water park in the sea with various inflatable toys which constitute excellent activities for parents and children. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sup-surfing, sea kayaking.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
12 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Vela luka, which has a rating of 8.5.
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Beach overall scores
Vela beach is located in Primorje-Gorski Kotar within Baska, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.
The beach stretches on the coast of the Krk island, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
User reviews
"The beach is absolutely beautiful, with its vast expanse and gradual slope into the water. Additionally, the light and fine pebbles make it a unique and enjoyable experience for beach-goers."
Lena Cichrova
"It's impossible to put into words how stunning this beach is. Even photos don't do it justice. The water is crystal clear and although it's chilly, it's incredibly refreshing in the scorching 31+ degree Celsius heat. I absolutely adored it."
Aurora Delgado
User reviews
"The beach is absolutely beautiful, with its vast expanse and gradual slope into the water. Additionally, the light and fine pebbles make it a unique and enjoyable experience for beach-goers."
Lena Cichrova
"It's impossible to put into words how stunning this beach is. Even photos don't do it justice. The water is crystal clear and although it's chilly, it's incredibly refreshing in the scorching 31+ degree Celsius heat. I absolutely adored it."
Aurora Delgado
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A good place to stay! Lots of accommodation options nearby.
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Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.6 (Good)
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, White pebble
Stara Baska 1.3 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble
Baska 4.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Stara Baska 2.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Punat 1.4 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, White pebble
Vrbnik 2.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble
Vrbnik 0.3 km
Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Lopar 1.3 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Lopar 0.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water
Lukovo 0.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Novi Vinodolski 0.8 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Selce 0.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Njivice 0.8 km
What to do in Vela beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
If you like outdoor activities, the Vela beach can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!
There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Vela beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.
In most cases, the question What to do on Vela beach implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Restoran Amadeus• 1 min walk
- Bakery "ARS"• 1 min walk
- Tropica• 1 min walk
- Beer garden• 1 min walk
Attractions
- Camping Roan• 6 min walk
- Plitvice Lakes by Bo...• 7 min walk
- Boat Tour to Island...• 7 min walk
- Wind Watersports• 8 min walk
Transport
- RJK• 31.2km
- Jurandvor• 24 min walk
- ŽP Drivenik B• 33.8km
Localities
- Baska• 620m
- Rijeka• 46.9km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Vela beach?
The Vela beach is covered with light small pebbles. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is convenient from small pebbles.
What are the key activities at Vela beach?
For sunbathing and relaxing, Vela beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Vela beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
- Sup surfing (Sup touring)
Is the Vela beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
Vela beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
There are few boats in the bay.
Is the Vela beach good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. The beach is completely occupied by a resort area with a paid entrance, which has all the infrastructure. It's covered with small pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Vela beach secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
What are the key audiences of Vela beach?
Vela beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
- Campers
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Vela beach?
The bar is located right on the Vela beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Restoran Amadeus is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Vela beach?
There are 889 places to stay in the Vela beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Vela beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Vela beach from parking?
The Vela beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
Are there any attractions nearby Vela beach?
There are 4 attractions near Vela beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Camping Roan located in 0.4 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Vela beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Vela beach is August. Its average value reaches 31°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 27°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 8°C and water 11°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Vela beach (Krk island) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.
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Lubenice 0.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water
Medveja 0.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Moscenice 0.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Njivice 0.4 km
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Grabrovica 1.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Doricici 0.7 km
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Jadranovo 2.7 km
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