Malinska () is a settlement (naselje) in the northwestern part of the island Krk in Croatia and an important tourist town. It lies on the coast of the Adriatic Sea, in the picturesque bay facing Opatija and Rijeka.

Demographics

The municipality of Malinska-Dubašnica has 3,212 inhabitants and the settlement itself has 816 as of the 2021 census. This was reflected at the population of Malinska, which decreased by one third.

Climate

From 1981 to 2009, the highest temperature recorded at the local weather station was , on 23 July 2003. The coldest temperature was , on 24 January 2006.

Culture

Every year, on July 23 the traditional "Malinskarska Night" takes place () — the day of the municipality and the feast of Saint Apollinaris, patron saint of the parish and settlement.

The parish church of St. Apollinaris is located in the vicinity - Bogovići. Built in the 19th century, it dominates Malinska. The new chapel of St. Nicholas in the center of the port was consecrated in 2000.

See also

  • Dubašnica

References

  • Malinska tourist board