Malinska is situated in a wooded bay on the western side of the island of Krk with another twenty surrounding villages belongs to a territory known as Dubašnica. The Dubašnica bay has a wealth of both large and small coves and thanks to its geographical position; the area is protected against cold winds, with little rain and about 260 sunny days per year. The climate is mild, Mediterranean.
The island of Krk bears the epithet of being the birthplace of Croatian literacy and culture thanks to its rich Glagolitic heritage. Thanks to the activities of the Glagolitic priests Dubašnica also contributed to this Glagolitic tradition. The majority of the cultural-historic monuments here are consecrated buildings with a building complex dating from the year 1480. The building complex consists of the church of St Mary Magdalene, a Franciscan monastery, a monastic monastery and a museum with rare exhibits including a collection of Glagolitic Lapidarium (stone monuments).
The sea and sun can be enjoyed thanks to the clean sea water and numerous attractive beaches.
For years, the Blue flag, an international award, flutters over Rupa beach as a recognition of its quality and its excellent beach facilitie