The entrance to the largest, safest bay on the east coast of Krk, named for the saltworks which were once here, is only two miles from Crikvenica, on the mainland, one of the best known tourist resorts along this stretch of the coast. So during the day, it is full of day-trippers from the mainland. But at night, the picture changes and only a few boats remain at anchor. As you sail in, watch out for Solinji Rock, marked with a light and post, on the west side of the sail right down the mid-channel. The entire bay is shallow, with depths between 4 and 5 metres. Along the north, south and southwest shores, it is even shallower (the mud here is used for medicinal purposes). You can anchor anywhere in the bay, but the best spot is west of Klimno, in the mud, which holds well. If you prefer the isolation of the north shore, which has not been built up, bear in mind that this part of the bay is shallower and keep away from the shellfish farms north of Školjić islet. There are three new resorts on the shores of Soline, with a lot of new buildings and holiday homes. Klimno is the most important for sailors, as it has a jetty and breakwater, buoys, and a small boatyard. There is also the 14th century chapel of St. Clement (from which it takes its name). There are two taverns on the shore. Sailors rate Žal highly, with its terrace right next to the breakwater. The next village is Soline, named after the former saltworks, but it is of little interest to sailors. Opposite is Ćižići, a holiday village with a little haven. Between Ćižići and Soline is Meline, where you can try the medicinal mud. It is too shallow to reach by boat, but if you want to treat your aching bones, you can get to the shore in a dinghy. The only walk worth taking is to Dobrinje, a village two and half kilometres away, at the top of a 200 metre high hill, with a medieval castle and the 12th century parish church of St. Stjepan.