Vrbnik, Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, Croatia

5spavam 5:00 PM Nov 18, 2014

Vrbnik - A Joy for 4 hours, A Pleasure for 4 Days
A note here. I am prejudicial toward Krk and to Vrbnik as long departed relatives were born and lived on the island. So, visiting with friends in the summer of 2014, it was great to see that my prejudice was agreed upon as valid as all enjoyed the (all too short) visit to this beautiful little town. Streets are narrow, so best to park your car at the public parking areas on the edge of town. Wear comfortable walking shoes and be ESPECIALLY CAREFUL that the soles are "grippy" no slippery. The stone streets are beautifully clean and white...and easy to take a tumble on as they can be steep. For a a small town, there are a lot of restaurants with excellent views. Be sure to park yourself for a few hours at one with a view as no conversation is needed as your eyes take in the town, the Adriatic, and the coast. We ended up at a small wine store (which name I cannot remember and no Internet search will find) that offered Vrbnik and Krk wines (Vrbnička žlahtina and Istrian Malvazija) as well as some Krk pršut (Prosciutto). Toward the back of the store, there was a skinny balcony with 3 small tables and chairs. Six of us crowded into a corner, ordered a few bottles of the Vrbnička žlahtina, a large plate of Krk pršut and Paski sir, sprinkled with the local olive oil, and proceeded to enjoy one of those magic moments on a trip where you're experiencing perfection....Just wish I could remember the name of that place... Check out the pictures; there's a red pršut cutting machine right in the doorway. Can't miss it..and you would not want to miss Vrbnik if you happen to be cruising about Krk.

5Tye W 5:00 PM Jan 8, 2023

Beautiful and Quiet
Took a quick trip via motorcycle from Baska to Vrbnik. Quiet in October, but still plenty of views and places to grab some Zlahtina wine. We were hoping to find somewhere to sit down for a wine tasting experience, but this wasn't an easy find. We did, however, visit a couple wineries that allow you to taste before you buy.