Vantacici: Beach and coastal paths

When choosing a hotel in Vantacici, you can combine days at the beach with paths and culture in the wider destination of Općina Malinska-Dubašnica. Vantačić Beach lies in a sheltered harbour and offers a quieter swimming area, jetties for jumping and natural shade. From there, views stretch as far as Rijeka and Učka. A promenade runs nearby, and there is a family restaurant at the beach. Beach services and facilities may vary by season.

Beaches and promenades

Between Rova and Vantačić is nearby Trstika Beach, a small pebble beach reached via a scenic seaside promenade. Parking is available near Rova and Vantačić. As parking availability may change, check the parking situation before your visit if needed.

Paths in the wider destination of Općina Malinska-Dubašnica

The hiking and running trail network in Općina Malinska-Dubašnica covers about 50 kilometres. Coastal paths also include routes with a historical focus: Mihojski puti connects history, natural landscapes and the cultural heritage of the island of Krk. Other named paths include Putovima naših težaka and Cesta maslina. The latter is a three-kilometre circular walking trail starting in Porat.

The coast and landscape also shape the choice of cycling routes: the cycling trails of Dubašnica lead from the coast through centuries-old oak forests and inland olive groves. The B413 – Srce Dubašnice MTB circular route is 18 kilometres long, has an elevation gain of 240 metres, and starts and ends in Porat. B412 – Putevima svetaca runs from Sv. Vid through olive groves to the abandoned village of Sršići. Check trail conditions locally before setting out on a route.

Culture and history in Općina Malinska-Dubašnica

The bell tower of the Old Cemetery of Saint Apollinar was built in 1618 and remains a symbol of Dubašnica. The cemetery marks the site of the original parish church. In Porat, the current layout of the outdoor area of the Franciscan Third Order monastery, with its cloister and central well, dates from the 17th century. In the monastery courtyard, a lapidarium houses Croatian Glagolitic stone monuments, including the Baška, Senj and Valun tablets, as well as the Grdoselo fragment and the Krk inscription.

The late antique religious complex of Cickini was built in the 5th or 6th century. The permanent Cickini archaeological collection in Sv. Vid-Miholjice displays fragments of stone liturgical furnishings and decorated architectural sculptures. The Chapel of Saint Andrew is also a notable landmark: it is considered the oldest surviving chapel in Dubašnica, was originally Romanesque, and dates from the 13th or 14th century. The House of Dubašnica Heritage, in turn, is an old rural home built for two families around the middle of the 19th century.

The DUBoak maritime heritage centre is located on the Malinska waterfront, at a historic site from which ships loaded with timber set sail for Venice and nearby Rijeka. Dubašnica’s culture also includes Sensa, a long-standing tradition featuring a shepherds’ cheese race, popularly known as “Teć za sir”. The House of Dubašnica Heritage runs workshops on traditional gastronomy, forgotten skills, traditional music and the Glagolitic alphabet. Check the current workshop programme before travelling.

Discover more destinations: Sveti Vid-Miholjice, Malinska-Dubašnica, Porat, Radići, Turčić, Ljutići, Kremenići, Sveti Anton.

Go to the wider travel overview: Općina Malinska-Dubašnica.