In addition to 2,500 hours of sunshine, the island of Rab offers stunning beaches and coves (there are 22 sandy beaches on Rab and countless pebble beaches).
Rab (Illyrian: Arb = dark, green, forested) lies opposite the Velebit mountain range. It is 22 kilometers long and covers an area of 91 km². Due to the narrow strait between the mainland and the east coast, the dry, cold Bora wind usually blows (the people of Trieste know all about it...), making this area rocky and karstic. Early sailors had little joy with this channel and feared it accordingly.
Coastline of Rab
The sheltered west coast, on the other hand, offers mild winters and pleasantly warm summers. Nearly half of the island is covered in lush forests, including the Kalifront Forest, one of the last remaining oak forests in the Mediterranean region. With nearly 300 springs, the island is rich in water, which is also used as drinking water.
City of Rab
Departures and arrivals of the passenger ferry from Rab to Rijeka.
Lopar Pier
The slightly longer (and more expensive) route, but the more comfortable one.
Misnjak Pier
Ferry terminal in Stinica (mainland)
Rijeka Pier (Mainland)
The slightly longer (and more expensive) route to Rab, but the more comfortable one.
Stinica Pier (Mainland)
The shorter (and cheaper) ferry to Rab.
Ferry fares Misnjak (Gab) – Stinica, © rapska-plovidba.hr
There are two ways to reach Rab by car and ferry (both operated by Rapska Plovidba):
- Stinica - Musnjak
Duration: 18 minutes
This is the most frequently used route and also the cheapest. During the peak travel months of July and August, several ferries are in service; between 4:00 a.m. and midnight, ferries even run hourly.
Departure times
- Valbisca (Krk) - Lopar
Recommended for those vacationing in Lopar. This route takes a little longer and is slightly more expensive, but it is more comfortable.
Departure times
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Off-season |
60 kn ~ €5.30 |
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High season |
80 kn ~ €10.60 |
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Children (ages 3–12) |
40 kn ~ €5.30 |
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As of May 2022 Provider: Jadrolinija |
Places to See
on Rab
Rab, of course, was also part of the Venetian domain until 1797. The main town, Rab Town, served as a bishop’s seat in early Christian times. This may well be one reason for the town’s many churches and monasteries.
Its landmarks are, in fact, four church towers that resemble the masts of a ship. Also worth seeing, of course, are the beautiful Venetian patrician houses on the three main streets with their Romanesque portals.
- St. Andrew’s Church and the Monastery Cathedral of St. Mary, Mother of God (Romanesque, Pietà above the portal, baptismal font, bell tower)
- Franciscan Convent
- St. Francis Church (original façade with three shells)
- St. Justine’s Church and Convent (Museum of Sacred Art)