Rajska cesta Coastal Path

Rajska cesta, whose name means roughly "heavenly road", is a coastal footpath on the island of Krk linking Malinska with Njivice. It runs for about six to seven kilometres along the western shore of the island, and walking it at an easy pace takes around an hour and a half each way. It is one of the most popular walks on Krk, and as a public path it is free to use at any time of year.

The path follows the shoreline north-west from Malinska, keeping close to the sea for most of its length. On one side are pine woods and Mediterranean scrub, on the other the rocky coast and the open water of the Kvarner bay, with views across to the mainland and the hills above Rijeka. Much of the route is in the shade of the trees, which makes it a good choice even on hot summer days. Along the way are a series of small bays and rocky shelves where people stop to swim, and one stretch closer to Njivice is used by naturists.

The walk works well in either direction. Many people start in Malinska, walk to Njivice, swim at the beach there and then walk back, or use the path simply as a pleasant way to get between the two resorts without a car. It is also used by cyclists on easy coastal loops. The terrain is mostly gentle, but the surface is natural ground and rock in places, so wear proper shoes rather than flip-flops.

There are no shops or cafés along the middle section, only forest, rocks and sea, so take enough water, especially in summer, and something to swim in. Early morning and late afternoon are the most comfortable times to walk, and the evening light over the sea towards the mainland is a good reason to time the return for sunset.