Malinska

Malinska is a tourist mecca and the pearl of the island, which dates back to the 15th century and was named after a mill (malin) around which it had started to develop.

Together with some 20 villages scattered around the north-western part of the island and well sheltered from the winds, it makes a historically relevant area called Dubašnica. Its mild climate, translucent sea, hidden coves, lush Mediterranean vegetation and numerous trails and promenades will make your visit a truly special experience. It is a colourful place in pristine nature, whose name comes from ‘dub’, a Slavic word for an oak tree. Forests are the most important natural resource of the area, with shipbuilding,

livestock breeding, olive growing and tourism being important economic sectors. It is one of the island’s most recent settlements, dating back to the 15th century, when the Krk counts urged the local population to inhabit the area. Due to its position sheltered from the wind, Malinska was once a major port for trading with Venice in firewood, wool, and groceries. T

he close connection its inhabitants have with the forests has been deeply engraved in the history of Dubašnica. The oak tree forest is a perfect place to escape the summer heat and offers many options for exploring the destination. A network of forest paths and macadam roads meandering along cultivated patches of land marked by drystone walls will surely meet all your expectations! So, we advise you to go on an exploration walk that will take you to tranquil Porat and the 15th-century Franciscan monastery, a votive crucifix, the archaeological site of Cickini and Dubašnica olive groves. The DuBoak Maritime Heritage Interpretation Centre, located on the very seafront of Malinska, is the perfect starting point for discovering the cultural and historical landmarks of Dubašnica.

The museum’s outdoor and indoor holdings will tell you a captivating story about the importance of the seafront, boats, and shipbuilding in the islanders’ everyday life, intertwined with the sea and forests. Learn the difference between a bracera and a pasara, the two types of boats that were in wide use in Malinska Cove, and find out how ladva boats were made of a single piece of wood.