Njivice is a village that is located in West Croatia on the island of Krk and has a population of 1,115 inhabitants as of 2011. It is part of the municipal administration of Omišalj that is located approximately six kilometres away northward along the coast.
Location and Environment
The village Njivice is located in the northwest of the island Krk. Right at the coast, the western part is gazing upon the Mediterranean Sea and the interior of the village embraces the surrounding forest landscape. In close proximity to the village the remains of the Roman settlement Fulfinium as well as a basilica from the fifth century can be found.
History and Today's Situation
The first documentary mention of Njivice is found in a 1474 issued deed of donation which belonged to Count Ivan Frankopan. Back at that time it was only a small fishing village, nowadays the community is mostly known for its tourism. Already in 1930, with the construction of Hotel Luka, the expansion to a tourist resort has begun. Since the eighties the new housing estate Kijac is also part of the village.
Traffic
Alongside the village runs the state road 102, which carries on from the north of the island to the south and therefore connects the bigger places of Krk like Omišalj, Sveti Vid, Krk, Punat and Baška. Because Njivice is located in the north of the island, the bridge, that is connecting it with the mainland and the cityRijeka, is not far away. The international airport Rijeka belongs to the city Rijeka although it is situated on the island near Omišalj. The train station is located in Rijeka. Moreover, the state roads 8 and 501 are reachable from the mainland through which the main part of the country is accessible.
Tourism
Beside the construction of the hotel Luka, the villa Dinka is also part of the beginnings of tourism in Njivice. Beautiful beaches, an extraordinary blue sea, a lot of shady places and a pleasant climate paired with a lot of opportunities to stay, are the main reasons that attract visitors. This results in Njivice getting more recognition each year.
