VISIT MALINSKA ON ISLAND KRK WITH ME (...AND SEE WHERE I LIVED FOR TWO MONTHS!)

 Hello dear readers! Today I'm taking you to Malinska on island Krk. This charming little place was my home for two months. I must be destined to live in beautiful places, don't I?  One of these days I have to put together a post with all the places I lived in. Life seems to move me from one phenomenally beautiful location to another. I never seem to end up in bleak or depressive places. Maybe it is also a matter of perspective: that of an artist seeing beauty all around. Maybe it is  a mix of two: luck and artistic nature that finds beauty where beauty can be found. 

Anyhow, I'm typing away from Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina. So, you could say I'm back home. Well, home is a relative term for me as I move around quite a lot but Mostar is definitely one of my homes. I returned from Croatia a few days ago and while I managed to fully unpack on Saturday, I still feel a bit tired. I spent a lot of time on the road, so I think I'll need a week or so to come to my senses. 

Most of the time, I live between Split (Croatia) and Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina), so moving countries isn't anything unusual for me. The only difference this time was that I was in a different region of Croatia (Istria) for a few months (as opposed to my native region of Dalmatia). Istria isn't that different from Dalmatia. I moved to Istria in May. I first lived in Umag (blog posts here and here). Eventually, I was moved to Krk (blog post here). 


MORE INFORMTION ABOUT MALINSKA

The following paragraphs (with more information about Malinska) are quoted or paraphrased  from https://www.placesofjuma.com/malinska-krk-island-croatia/ 6.9.2022.

General information about Malinska  town

Numbering about 3,100 inhabitants, Malinska town is located on the western part of Krk Island and, together with Baska and Krk Town, is one of the most visited seaside resorts on the vacation island. The history of tourism goes back more than 100 years, and already in 1905 the Viennese geologist Dr. L. Waagen called Malinska a “pearl in the island world of the Kvarner Bay”. Formerly a small, tranquil fishing village, Malinska has turned into a true vacation paradise, delighting sun-seeking tourists from all over the world. One of the most beautiful attractions is the enchanting center directly at the harbor, where countless boats rock in the sea, and the excellent restaurants as well as traditional konobas spoil guests with local specialties.

The above mentioned site also notes other sites  worth seeing such as the 13th century monastery in Porat, the parish church of St. Apollinaris and the church of St. Nicholas by the harbor.  It stresses that one of the most beautiful attractions of Malinska is the picturesque 8-kilometer-long promenade. I can attest to that and confirm the beauty of the promenade myself!


WHAT WAS LIVING IN MALINSKA LIKE? Well, truth be told, I haven't explored this little place that much as I was working long hours but I enjoyed living there. I was there without a car, so that made everyday life a little more difficult (shops are far and few) but I managed somehow.




AS SOMEONE THAT SPECIALIZES IN PAINTING SEASCAPES, I ENJOYED THE BEAUTIFUL SEASIDE IN MALINSKA, ISLAND KRK




IF YOU WANT TO SEE MORE OF TRAVEL WITH MY ART:


IF YOU WANT TO SEE MORE of my travel art, you may visit my FULL 2021 TRAVEL WITH MY ART RECAP! The places I have illustrated so far are: 

#1 PALERMO ISLAND SICILY (ITALY)
#2 BAY MALA STINIVA, ISLAND HVAR (CROATIA)
#3 IRKUTSK, SIBERIA (RUSSIA)
#4  MATEJUŠKA, SPLIT CITY (CROATIA)
#5 HVAR CITY, ISLAND HVAR (CROATIA)
#6 ZENTA MARINE, SPLIT CITY (CROATIA)
#7 ZAVALA, ISLAND HVAR (CROATIA)
#8 SUCURAJ, ISLAND HVAR (CROATIA)
#9 MALA STINIVA, ISLAND HVAR (CROATIA)
#10 HVAR TOWN, ISLAND HVAR ( CROATIA)
#11 JELSA TOWN, DANCE O THE SAILS (CROATIA)
#12 ZAVALA, ISLAND HVAR, (CROATIA)
#13: SUCURAJ, ISLAND HVAR (CROATIA)
#14: BAY BRIZENICA, ISLAND HVAR (CROATIA) 
#15 BAY LOZNA, ISLAND HVAR (CROATIA)
#16 BAY VEPRINOVA, ISLAND HVAR (CROATIA)
#17 BOL, ISLAND HVAR (CROATIA)
#18 PLANINICA, (BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA)
#19 SUCURAJ, ISLAND HVAR (CROATIA)
#20 BEACH SOLINE,VRBOSKA,  ISLAND HVAR (CROATIA)
#21 STARI GRAD, ISLAND HVAR (CROATIA)
#22 MAKARSKA (CROATIA)
#23 ZAVALA  PANORAMA (CROATIA)
#24 ŽNJAN BEACH, SPLIT CITY (CROATIA)
#25 JELSA, ISLAND HVAR (CROATIA)
#26 ZAVALA BAY, ISLAND HVAR (CROATIA)


Thank you for visiting!

Comments

  1. Ananka6 September 2022 at 15:13

    It looks amazing and lovely photos :-D

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  2. Sheila6 September 2022 at 15:54

    So good to see you, Ivana! Welcome back! I can't even process moving that frequently - I have never lived out of my city, and have only lived in 6 different homes here in 55 years (my current home has been since 1999!).

    Your paintings are so amazing - I just fall into that ocean.

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  3. J.P. Alexander6 September 2022 at 17:47

    Bello lugar, me gusto las pinturas. Te mando un beso.

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  4. ellie7 September 2022 at 04:12

    Looks like you are getting plenty of inspiration from your travels. You must be so organized about what you can bring with you too. Lovely backdrop. All the best to your creativity ❤️

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  5. Vix7 September 2022 at 05:22

    Good to see you again, Ivana! Malinska looks stunning and reminds me so much of some of the Greek islands. You look wonderfully well and relaxed. xxx

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    1. Ivana Split12 September 2022 at 23:53

      Thank you. I can't say I felt very relaxed, probably I was so tired I appeared relax.

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  6. Lovely8 September 2022 at 03:20

    Malinska looks amazing! How fortunate you are to live in such stunning locations.
    xoxo
    Lovely
    www.mynameislovely.com

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  8. Anđela Vukčević9 September 2022 at 10:31

    Odličan post, prelijepo mjesto i izvanredni radovi. Mnogo volim ovakve tvoje postove, gdje prikazuješ svoj talenat za slikanje i prezentuješ nam ljepotu određenih mjesta. Uživala sam čitajući. 🥰

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  9. Mica9 September 2022 at 16:26

    That embroidered top is lovely on you! And what beautiful scenery there! It's so nice you could take lots of photos for inspiration for your beautiful paintings - you really do capture the sea so well! :)

    Hope you are having a great weekend :)

    Away From The Blue

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  10. Sonia Verardo10 September 2022 at 05:48

    Bas mi je drago da ti se svidjelo na otoku Krku! Malinska je bas blizu tog mjesta gdje mi idemo na more, Dobrinj, Cizici! Da sam znala, dosla bi te posjetiti :-)
    Morski krajolici su odlicna inspiracija za predivne slike! Lijep pozdrav, saljem puse!
    www.soniaverardo.com

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  11. Królowa Karo11 September 2022 at 00:53

    Now I know where your beautiful paintings are coming from. Each place is beautiful and very inspiring.

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  12. Jointy&Croissanty11 September 2022 at 10:09

    I haven't been on Krk island but it's on my travel wish list. Beautiful place, wonderful that you lived here for two months.

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  13. Jelena Dimić12 September 2022 at 02:58

    Prelepe fotografije, oduševljena sam! Isto tako obožavam kako slikaš more. <3


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  14. Rostrose12 September 2022 at 09:26

    Dear Ivana,
    you really managed to live in a very nice place again and the impressions you brought back from Malinska look great. Also the paintings you show are very beautiful!
    I hope that you can settle in quickly and well at home again.
    All the best from Austria, Traude
    https://rostrose.blogspot.com/2022/09/juli-august-2022-teil-2-und-weiter-geht.html

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  15. Sakuranko12 September 2022 at 17:03

    Oh very good outfit

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  16. Polyester Princess13 September 2022 at 08:23

    How lucky you are to be able to live in such a stunning place, even if only temporarily!
    Those seascapes are fantastic, they really are your speciality! xxx

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  18. Pablo Parra (Fungi)16 September 2022 at 01:45

    Hey Ivana, thank you so much for this new virtual trip! I love the way Malinska look, it reminds me a lot of Mallorca or la Costa Brava in spain! I would love to spend some time over there trying to relax *_*

    I imagine the term home is really elastic for you but at least you have the chance to enjoy the best of every part, not only the good things but also the differences that makes us value the important things in life :)

    And talking about your art, it always amaze me! I adore the way you drew the waves in one of the latest piece. It looks peaceful and inspiring *_*

    Pablo
    www.HeyFungi.com

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