Omišalj, a town and port in the north-western part of the island of Krk. Situated on a knoll (82 m) above the sea, the large Omisalj Bay, which is well protected from all winds except from north-westerlies. Chief occupations arefarming, fishing, chemicals and tourism. A tanker terminal is located in the Omisalj Bay. Lies on the local road which is connected with the regional road running from the Bridge of Krk to Baska. - Airport "Rijeka" is situated near Omisalj.

Although Omišalj is mentioned in the XII. century as "Castri musculi" (from the Latin "Ad musculi" – the place of shells), it has prehistoric foundations.
Its evolution can be followed from the Liburnian and Roman times over the Krk princes Frankopans to the present times. Since the eleventh century, Omišalj has been an important centre of literacy and Glagoliticism. The first written monuments have their origins in the twelfth century.

If you take a walk in the old town or if you visit the cultural and historical monuments of Omisalj, you will learn many interesting facts about its rich past and have a pleasant vacation as well.