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Oprna Bay — Croatia
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Oprna Bay

Stara Baška, Krk · 🇭🇷 Croatia

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A scree-backed cove of vivid blue water you earn by a steep scramble, often called Krk's most beautiful.

Water at Oprna Bay (Stara Baška, Krk, Croatia) runs to about 24°C at the height of the season, and Jun-Sep is the window to aim for.

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Sea temperature
~24°C in the warm season
Water
Startling turquoise, clear to the seabed from the shore
Sand
Fine gravel and pale pebbles beneath a steep scree slope
Swimming
Snorkelling-grade clarity; calm mornings, though wind can funnel down the slope
Best time to visit
Jun-Sep
Setting
Below the Stara Baška road on Krk's rugged south coast; a steep rocky scramble down, or arrive by boat
Beach type
Wild & scenic
Region
Europe

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Oprna Bay: frequently asked questions

Where is Oprna Bay?

Oprna Bay is at Stara Baška, on the coast of Croatia.

What is the sea temperature at Oprna Bay?

In the warm season the sea at Oprna Bay reaches about 24°C. Startling turquoise, clear to the seabed from the shore.

When is the best time to visit Oprna Bay?

The best time to visit Oprna Bay is Jun-Sep. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.

What kind of sand does Oprna Bay have?

Oprna Bay has fine gravel and pale pebbles beneath a steep scree slope.

Is Oprna Bay good for swimming?

Snorkelling-grade clarity; calm mornings, though wind can funnel down the slope.

Photo: Armin Gruber (CC BY 2.0) · source