Punat: Home of the Oldest Marina in the Adriatic
Punat, Croatia is located in the southern coastal area of the Kirk Island. The panoramic view of the town can be seen from the town. There is the Puntarska draga which is a deep bay that surrounds the town. The Kosljun is also near the area. It is a small island with a Franciscan monastery located in the center of the town. In the 19th century, tourism in Punat started to flourish especially in the small island of Kosljun. The small island can be reached solely by boat. Definitely, Punat is a small tourist town that is a perfect escape from city life.
Best Time to Visit
Velvet Festival is one of the festivals that are celebrated in July. The best month to visit Punat is from May to October. These months are pleasant in terms of weather. The warm month is from July and August. It is also considered as a peak season so Punat, Croatia hotels are fully booked.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There are daily trips to the nearby islands offered by tour operators in Punat. There are diving areas and walking paths in the surrounding area of Punat. The bay area is ideal for water activities like sea sports, water ski, wakeboarding, and other adventures. Serenity and spiritual invigoration can also be found in Kosljun. Numerous hotels are found in the center of the town. The most notable ones are the comfy Hotel Omorika, the 4-star Falkensteiner Hotel Park Punat - All Inclusive and the Valamar Koralj Hotel. Some of them are conveniently located to nearby attractions.