The 10 Best Beaches on Rab Island
The picturesque beaches of Rab Island are perfect for an unforgettable beach holiday in Croatia. Especially the many beautiful golden sandy beaches are a celebrity and a real highlight of this popular holiday island. Some people already know the paradise beach Rajska Plaza, but there are many more surprisingly breathtaking dream beaches on Rab. Some of them are still really quiet as well as located in beautiful nature and also nudist beaches invite to swim without clothing. What are the best beaches on Rab Island, what are the insider tips, and which bays are best suited for a holiday by the sea?
In this travel guide, you will find a perfect list of the ultimate 10 best beaches on Rab Island. In addition, we show you amazing pictures, reveal exclusive tips and give you lots of information that is guaranteed to help you plan your trip.
Paradise Beach Rajska Plaža
The Paradise Beach, also known as Rajska Plaza, is probably the most famous beach on Rab Island. This family-friendly sandy beach is located in the holiday resort of Lopar in the north of Rab and forms the tourist center there. Especially families with small children, but also older ones love this very shallowly sloping, 2 kilometer long dream beach, where you can build wonderful sandcastles and where you can wade hundreds of meters out into the sea. The water is wonderfully clear and warm and invites splashing around and play ball games.
Visitors can also expect a good tourist offer with sunbeds and umbrellas for hire and a wide range of water sports activities. There is even a cool slide park in the lower section of the beach! Catering is provided by the many restaurants, beach bars and cafés that line the promenade and treat guests to a magnificent view of the blue sea and the offshore islet of Otočić Lukovina.
Tip: Particularly popular for a beach holiday are the cozy mobile homes of the Valmar San Marino Camping Resort and the modern holiday flats of Apartmani Villa Zora near the beach.
Padova III Beach
Padova III beach is located in the holiday resort of Banjol, near the old town of Rab, and is part of the Padova campsite of the same name. Non-campers can also visit this public bay free of charge. While bathing, one enjoys a very fine pebble beach, which even turns into a sandy beach in the sea. The bay slopes very gently and is therefore very popular with families with small children. The small trees are also pretty, giving the beach a Mediterranean flair and providing shade, especially on hot summer days.
Behind Plaza Padova III is the promenade, which leads to the harbor and the old town and connects several pretty beaches as well. Here you will also find cozy beach bars and restaurants that invite to linger and enjoy your day.
Tip: Absolutely recommendable are the mobile homes of Camping Resort Padova, which enchants with modern furnishings and cleanliness. The proximity to the beach is also unique!
Pudarica Beach
One of the most idyllic beaches on Rab is definitely Plaza Pudarica Beach. This breathtaking dream beach is located in the southern part of the island near Barbat and scores points, above all, for its fine sand and unique flair. While swimming in the crystal-clear sea, you will enjoy fabulous watercolors and, moreover, you will have a magnificent view of Dolin Island on the opposite side. If the hustle and bustle is too much for you in the high season, there are several small bays to the left and right of the beach that invite to sunbathe and enjoy yourself in an undisturbed surrounding.
For cool drinks and food, there is a tasty snack bar next to the beach, where you will also find plenty of places to sit in cool shade with a view of the picturesque bay. The beach club Santos is also really cool, where you can end a day of swimming with cocktails and chill-out music.
Tip: The nearest holiday accommodation can be found directly in Barbat. A great choice is the Apartments Host, which are lovingly furnished, spotlessly clean and well-equipped.
Banova Vila Old Town Beach
Plaza Banova Vila is the beautiful, very romantic old town beach of Rab. Situated just next to the historic center, the breathtaking view of the old buildings, churches and monasteries that give this beach an exceptional setting is particularly fascinating. Along the picturesque promenade, there are numerous different bathing spots, where steps and stairs but also small pebble bays allow entry into the deep blue sea. The old pine trees, which smell wonderful and provide cool shade on hot summer days, also create a romantic atmosphere.
A visit to the hip Banova Vila Beach Bar is highly recommended. Here, you can enjoy a cool drink or a delicious breakfast with a wonderful panorama of the city beach.
Tip: The Apartment Lavanda Garden is located directly in the historic old town and near the beach and impresses with its unique location and grandiose furnishings.
Sahara Beach
Far away from the hustle and bustle is Sahara beach, a dream bay in an absolutely spectacular landscape. This fine, very gently sloping, golden sandy beach is located near Lopar and can only be reached by a 20-30-minute hike or a bike ride. Fascinating is also the untouched nature and the unique tranquility that surrounds this sandy beach, which you can hardly find anywhere else. Nudism is possible on this beach, but many bathers are also clothed. If you like hiking, don’t miss walking along the coast because many more secluded natural bays are waiting for you! However, sturdy shoes, enough to drink and sun protection are definitely advisable.
Kozica Beach
Beautiful and a real highlight among the best beaches on Rab Island is Kozica beach. This white pebble bay is located directly below the Rab lookout point and has a breathtaking backdrop. Especially impressive is the almost kitschy turquoise-blue sea, which, together with the rocks and Mediterranean vegetation, creates a picture, as you know it from travel magazines! Since this beach is not well known, you can expect a quiet ambience while swimming, perfect to relax. There are few natural shady spots, so keep in mind to bring your sunscreen and parasol!
Tip: The new Zlatni Zalaz Apartments is an insider tip! It’s the only accommodation on this beach, and moreover, it has a great infinity pool and a fantastic restaurant.
Suha Punta Beach
The Suha Punta beach is located on the green peninsula of Kalifront and is one of the most beautiful beaches on Rab Island. Along the romantic coastal promenade, you will find a wonderful mix of small bathing bays, pebble, stone and concrete beaches, which are ideal for a day full of sunbathing and relaxation. The many pine trees provide pleasant shade and give this bay a wonderful flair. While swimming, you will experience breathtaking turquoise-blue sea colors; the water is particularly clear here, and you can even discover a diverse underwater world when snorkeling. In the small holiday settlement of Suha Punta you will find a hotel and several pretty apartment buildings.
Tip: Especially recommendable and a brilliant choice for a holiday are the modern Apartments Novak with pool and close to the beach!
Livačina Beach
Plaza Livacina is one of the most popular beaches on the island of Rab. Situated right next to the famous Paradise Beach, a fantastic bay for swimming awaits you here as well. This beautiful sandy beach slopes gently into the crystal-clear sea, which families especially appreciate. The rocks on the upper section are also impressive, forming a kind of peninsula and creating a fabulous ambience. The tourist facilities with restaurants, bars, playground, volleyball court and parking spaces are also top-notch, so nothing stands in the way of a wonderful day at the beach. If you like, you can rent a sunshade and sunbed or find a cool spot at the back of the pine forest.
Tip: A few hundred meters from the beach is a small holiday settlement. A perfect choice are the apartments from Haus mit Meerblick in a fabulous location and with a stunning view!
Beach Mag
A real insider tip on Rab is the beach Plaza Mag. This hidden dream beach is located in a bay near Misnjak at the southern end of the island and can only be reached by boat or a 20-minute hike from the ferry port. Once you arrive, a breathtaking, unspoilt bay awaits you, surrounded by fabulous karst scenery. The sea is crystal clear and shines in the most beautiful water colors. Thanks to the natural environment, you can snorkel at Mag Beach and explore an interesting underwater world. It is one of the most fascinating beaches on Rab and certainly not known by everyone!
Valentina Beach
Valentina beach is another jewel of the island of Rab. Tucked away near the resort of Barbat and not far from the famous Pudarica beach, this cove is a truly idyllic place to swim and relax. Breathtakingly beautiful and unique on the island are the imposing rock formations here, which give this fine sandy beach an incredibly beautiful backdrop. You can enjoy the crystal-clear sea while swimming and snorkeling is also truly recommended. There are still no bars or restaurants, but you will experience wonderful seclusion and tranquility on one of the most beautiful beaches on this island!
Tip: The nearest accommodation for a vacation on Rab can be found in the village of Barbat. Especially recommendable are the pretty Apartments Host and the Villa Bianca.
Kandarola Nudist Beach
The Plaza Kandarola on Frkanj peninsula is certainly one of the most popular nudist beaches on Rab and also one of the oldest nudist bathing places in the world. Often known as the “English beach”, even the British King Edward VIII and his wife Wallis Simpson are said to have bathed here once! The breathtakingly beautiful sea colors and the fragrant pine trees, which give this beach that certain something, are also unique. The small pool, the cozy beach bar, the volleyball court and even the sun loungers and umbrellas for rent are great.
Tip: This beautiful nudist beach is only 5 kilometers away from Rab Town and can be easily reached by taxi boat or by car. The entrance fee is currently 20 kuna per person.
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