Islands
Rab island
Island Rab belongs to the group of Kvarner islands in northern Adriatic. Its climate borders Mediterranean and continental climate due to the amount of rainfall.
Since tourism is the main source of income most of the population works in tourist services and not agricultural ones like on other islands. This fact was also the main reason that its inhabitants were not leaving the island since 19th century, but the population even increased in number.
There are many archaeological finding which confirm that the islands was inhabited very early – the remains of greek settlements on the hill of Saint Damjan and the walls of ancient city that can be seen in the sea near the village Perinčić. This city was built by the refugees that escaped the invasions of Attila.
One of the particular sites is also a church and a monastery of saint Eufemia from XIII century which holds also one of the oldest libraries. In the Chronicles of the monastery all the important information about the events on the island of Rab during the last 7 centuries were written down.
Island of Rab has relatively little number of villages – there are only 8 of them: Banjol, Barbat, Kampor, Lopar, Mundanije, Palit, Rab i Supetarska Draga.
Rab
City of Rab is the centre of this lovely island which, due to its particular beauty was often under dominion of Venetians and Austrian monarchy.
In the earlier times, it was ruled as well by Greeks and Romans which named it their municipality – Arba. By the arrival of Croatians, the island changes its name in Rab and becomes the part of Croatian territory. City of Rab is a little urban centre surrounded partly by high walls. The main square is made of white stone and decorated by two lovely statues of Kalifront and Draga, characters from a legend about unhappy love. Today, Rab is a romantic place which unites the charms of little stone houses, fragrances of old pine trees and magnificent blue sky.
Lopar
Lopar is a little tourist resort, distant about 110 km form the city of Rijeka. There you may find a monument put in honour of Saint Martin born in Lopar, a sculptor and a founder of the Republic of San Marino. The hotel complex situated in this romantic village was named after him. Lopar has even 22 beaches which are mostly sandy, and three of them are sandy. The most popular of all is Rajska beach about 1,5 km long. Most hotel and tourist complexes are located in its vicinity.
Banjol
Banjol is a village on the island of Rab, situated between the city of Rab and Brbat. The village is spread towards the sea and the nearby hills. In the evenings its three bays become the shelter of numerous fishing boats. Banjol also has car-camp which has also well-organized sport activities. In Banjol you may find many apartments, rooms and luxury villas for rent, while restaurants and taverns offer excellent traditional specialties.
Barbat
Barbat is a little village located on the southern coast of the island of Rab. Due to its geographical position it is a favourite destination of many surfers and yachtsmen. Her you can relax on lovely pebbly beaches, in the shelter of old pine trees or to do some of the water sports organized in this modern tourist destination.
