Fodor's Expert Review Vrbnik

This clifftop town on the northeast coast of the island offers majestic views of Velebit mountain and a bird's-eye view of the crystal clear waters far below. Clustered on a hilltop 157 feet above a small harbor, it's a mass of confusing, winding streets. As you traverse the town on foot you will find many corners where long staircases suddenly arise due to the steep terrain. As one of the oldest settlements on Krk, Vrbnik can feel a a little ramshackle, but this lends more to the charm than it distracts from it. The fragrance of old wine barrels is ubiquitous on Vrbnik and it is likely that they were once filled with Žlahtina, a local white wine that some claim as the best from the Kvarner region. The vineyards are but a short hop from town.