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You have to know that the Mediterranean sun shines on the island of Rab for over 2470 hours a year. The warm sun rays Istria we enjoy, not least because on the north-eastern side of the island, the high mountain Kamenjak extends that protects like a large stone wall the rest of the island from the direct influence of cold continental air - ideal for a holiday on is the island of Rab. Apartments, hotels, vacation homes and small guest houses to offer for every taste and budget, similar to a holiday in Majorca. The best time to travel to Rab is from spring to autumn.

The shortest route to the island from the mainland is the link with the ferry company Rapska plovidba d. d Jablanac from the landing place on the mainland to the landing place Misnjak on the south side of the island. Here, the journey takes about 12 minutes and this connection the whole year is obtained through consent. In the summer months, a new line is built on the route between the island of Krk and Baska Lopar on the north side of the island of Rab. Here is the crossing about 60 minutes. Even with a Mediterranean cruise can place a stop on the island of Rab. These usually start in Venice.

The name of the island - Rab, Arbe, Arbia, Yew or Arba - probably derives from the Illyrian word thesis, which means dark, green, wooded. The Illyrians were one of the first rulers of the island, then came Greeks, Romans, Bysantiener, Venetians and Hungarian-Croatian rulers, who have all left their mark and their influence on the island. Bear witness to the city walls, churches, portals, and palaces, in which reflects the various architectural styles. Emperor Augustus brought the old town of Rab, 10 years BC, in the status of a municipality, ie city government. His successors found the island with the rare title of "Felix" the honor. Felix Arba means "Happy Rab". The club considered the patron Saint Christopher is a legend in the 11th Century the city from the Italo-Normans saved. He found every year in honor on the day of St. Christopher (July 27), the Knights game on the island instead. In 1889 decided to declare the City Council, Rab to holiday and health resort. The boom in tourism, the island between the two world wars. King Edward VIII and his wife stayed in 1936 on the island and also visited the 2 years before officially inaugurated natural beach, with the opening of the Nudism officially began on the island. Beginning of the 20th Century forester Pravdoje Belia placed above the town of Rab the park Komrčar on. This park consists mainly of centuries-old pine trees, fir trees, agaves and Indian figs. This park invites you to relaxing, a long walk.

In addition to Dubrovnik and Trogir are Rab and Piran in Slovenia as the most beautiful towns on the Croatian coast. Rabs striking landmarks, the four bell towers, its appearance when viewed from afar her remember a four-master. These four towers are among the partially preserved churches, John the Baptist, the Holy Cross Church, the St. Andrew's Cathedral and Assumption. Along the east side of Old Obala Kralja Petra Kresimira the promenade runs IV.

he town of Rab is still surrounded by walls. Within the city walls can be found south of the district Kaldanac - "the Old Rab" and north of the district Varos - "the new Rab". For the tourist is a historical division into old and new city of Rab imperceptible. From Trg Sv Christopher's is reached by a staircase leading to the ruins in the same quarter Varos. At the north end of town at the park, the city wall Komrcar view a view over the rooftops of the city. The Croatian island of Rab offers active travelers a wide range of sports and leisure activities to make their holiday varied.

Magnificent beaches characterize the holiday home in the Kvarner Bay. Families with children are at the "Paradise beach" feel. The beaches are popular with Stolac Sahara and naturists. All bathing places on Rab ensure excellent water quality. Wide range of activities such as sailing, windsurfing and water skiing shape, stay on the beaches of the northern Adriatic interesting.

Extensive forests and diverse mountain ridges make the island attractive for hikers and bikers. Especially popular is a trip to Kamenjak, the highest mountain on the island, from where offered to the tourists a wonderful view over the area. Beautiful views of the sea are also along the designated cycle lanes, which open up the most scenic locations on the island of Rab. On a peninsula in the west lies the Rabs Kalifront forest area, where walkers will meet the last oak forest of the Mediterranean.

Particularly attractive is also to explore the island on horseback. Several stables offer guided tours along the most picturesque places of the island.

The beaches of the Croatian Adriatic island of Rab are as varied as the island itself, the coast of the island consists mainly of more or less large bays that are ideal for sunbathing and be active. Vacationers can choose from a wide variety of sand, gravel and stone beaches. Anyone who has had enough of rest and relaxation, can sell with one of the many water sports time. Even nude bathing is possible to Rab. But it should always be considered in adequate sun protection, as fast, a sunburn ruin your vacation. The beach of San Marina is ideal for families with children because he is very gently sloping and fine sand. For entertainment there is a pedal boat rental, and travel opportunities for jet skiing. In the nearby area of a camping site there are many other attractions. The Bay Veli-Mel is suitable for visiting with children. The beach is so long and flat into the sea from that parents need to make almost no concern for their offspring. Nearby there are some snacks and managed restaurants. In contrast, we find Pudarica often before nudists. You can take either, or let it simply, there are no constraints. The beach consists of several small bays, some of which are very rugged. Here you can immerse excellent. Away from the beaches can be found on the island of Rab a wide range of recreational opportunities. Particularly the sporting aspect is of prime importance. All over the island are to give it points, the bikes or quads. In addition to regularly offered official trips and events by the Tourist Board. Not even to eat one need of the accommodation einzufinden. Numerous restaurants offer with unusual and absolutely fresh food.