Rab Island
Rab is a Kvarner island known for its old town with four bell towers and the sandy beaches of Lopar, reached by car ferry or seasonal catamaran.
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Rab is an island in the Kvarner Gulf, off Croatia's northern Adriatic coast. Its old town, Rab Town, sits on a peninsula, and four bell towers rise above its roofs. The best-known beaches are at Lopar, at the north end of the island, where long stretches of sand run down to the sea.
Rab suits travelers who want a beach stay with a historic town nearby, and families who want sand and an old town on one trip. Car ferries run from the mainland, and seasonal catamaran routes link other Kvarner ports, so check timetables before you book. Rab Town suits walkers who want the bell towers and restaurants on foot, while Lopar suits days spent on the sand. Two or three days covers the old town and a beach day. Late spring and early autumn are quieter than July and August.
Rab Island in five
- Look for the four bell towersRab Town sits on a narrow peninsula bounded by old walls, and its four towers belong to the cathedral and to the churches of St. John the Evangelist, St. Andrew and St. Justine. Seen from the sea they draw a ship with four masts.
- Go to Lopar for sandy beachesThe tourist board says Paradise Beach at Lopar is almost 2 km long, holds a Blue Flag and has beach volleyball, aquaparks and parties. A quieter southern stretch is set aside for dogs.
- Pick the ferry by the side you wantThe tourist board lists two ferry lines: Stinica to Mišnjak from the mainland coast, and Valbiska on Krk to Lopar. Check the timetable for your date and book vehicle space ahead in summer.
- Link Rab with Pag and Rijeka by seaRab sits on one long catamaran line that also calls at Veli Lošinj, Novalja and Silba between Rijeka and Zadar, and a passenger boat adds a hop to Lun on Pag.Pag Island
- Walk through Komrčar ParkThe wooded park beyond the old town has paths that wind down to the beaches, and it gives shade on a hot day without needing a car or a boat.
Things to do in Rab Island
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Need to know
- Airport
- Rijeka (RJK) on Krk; Zadar (ZAD) from the south
- Getting there
- Stinica to Mišnjak or Valbiska to Lopar ferries; catamaran from Rijeka
- Getting around
- On foot in Rab Town; car, bike or local bus beyond
- Best base
- Rab Town for sights; Lopar for sandy beaches
- Time needed
- 2 to 4 days
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Snowy days
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuarySnow14 rainy days6 snowy daysHigh2°Low-4°Cold, quietJanuarySnow
Poor
- High
- 2°
- Low
- -4°
- Precipitation
- 145 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 6
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold, quiet
- FebruaryRain12 rainy days5 snowy daysHigh4°Low-3°Cold, quietFebruaryRain
Poor
- High
- 4°
- Low
- -3°
- Precipitation
- 143 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 5
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold, quiet
- MarchRain15 rainy days4 snowy daysHigh6°Low-1°Cool, quietMarchRain
Poor
- High
- 6°
- Low
- -1°
- Precipitation
- 149 mm
- Rainy days
- 15
- Snowy days
- 4
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, quiet
- AprilRain13 rainy days2 snowy daysHigh10°Low2°Spring, freshAprilRain
Mixed
- High
- 10°
- Low
- 2°
- Precipitation
- 118 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 2
- Days with storms
- 0
Spring, fresh
- MayRain19 rainy daysHigh14°Low6°Warm, calmMayRain
Mixed
- High
- 14°
- Low
- 6°
- Precipitation
- 181 mm
- Rainy days
- 19
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, calm
- JuneRain13 rainy daysHigh20°Low12°Warm seaJuneRain
Best
- High
- 20°
- Low
- 12°
- Precipitation
- 96 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm sea
- JulyPartly cloudy12 rainy daysHigh23°Low14°Hot, busiestJulyPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 23°
- Low
- 14°
- Precipitation
- 96 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, busiest
- AugustPartly cloudy12 rainy daysHigh23°Low14°Hot, busiestAugustPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 23°
- Low
- 14°
- Precipitation
- 106 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, busiest
- SeptemberRain13 rainy daysHigh17°Low10°Warm sea, calmerSeptemberRain
Good
- High
- 17°
- Low
- 10°
- Precipitation
- 166 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm sea, calmer
- OctoberRain11 rainy daysHigh13°Low6°Mild, quieterOctoberRain
Mixed
- High
- 13°
- Low
- 6°
- Precipitation
- 161 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, quieter
- NovemberRain16 rainy days3 snowy daysHigh7°Low2°Wet, quietNovemberRain
Poor
- High
- 7°
- Low
- 2°
- Precipitation
- 206 mm
- Rainy days
- 16
- Snowy days
- 3
- Days with storms
- 0
Wet, quiet
- DecemberRain14 rainy days6 snowy daysHigh4°Low-2°Cool, AdventDecemberRain
Poor
- High
- 4°
- Low
- -2°
- Precipitation
- 175 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 6
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, Advent
Average daily high and low in Rab, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Rab Island
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 6°
- Humidity
- 53%
- Wind
- 45 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 73%
Rab Island
09:48 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today15°12°73%Monday: Cloudy. High 15°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 73%.
- Tue16°13°10%Tuesday: Cloudy. High 16°, Low 13°. Chance of rain 10%.
- Wed16°12°25%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 16°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 25%.
- Thu16°13°0%Thursday: Clear. High 16°, Low 13°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Fri15°12°2%Friday: Cloudy. High 15°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 2%.
- Sat12°8°23%Saturday: Rain. High 12°, Low 8°. Chance of rain 23%.
- Sun15°12°27%Sunday: Rain. High 15°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 27%.
Updated 07:19 PM local time · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Every year
- FebRijeka CarnivalRijeka, a day trip
Day trips by train
- Pag Islandby catamaran via NovaljaCheese, lace and the Pag Bridge on a bare limestone island.Read the guide
- Rijekaby catamaranTrsat Castle and the Korzo, with the airport on Krk.Read the guide
- Krk Islandby ferry from Lopar to ValbiskaThe bridge-linked island with old towns and Rijeka's airport.Read the guide
Before you go to Rab Island
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Rules for Rab Island, checked
- Rab's official ferry timetable page lists two lines: Stinica to Mišnjak, and Valbiska to Lopar; a catamaran links Rijeka, Rab and Novalja.Checked Oct 2, 2026 · Source
- Paradise Beach at Lopar is almost 2 km long and has been awarded the Blue Flag for water quality and safety.Checked Oct 2, 2026 · Source
Plan around Rab Island
The port for catamarans to Rab and Pag
Read the guidePag IslandCheese, lace and a catamaran stop at Novalja
Read the guideKrk IslandValbiska ferry to Lopar starts on Krk
Read the guideKvarnerKrk, Cres and Lošinj around Rijeka
Read the guideFerries and road travelCar hire, ferries and buses compared
Read the guideAll of CroatiaCoast, islands, Zagreb and entry rules
Read the guideRab Island FAQ
How do you get to Rab island?
Take the Stinica to Mišnjak ferry from the mainland coast, the Valbiska to Lopar ferry from Krk, or the catamaran from Rijeka or Novalja. A car is only needed if you want to cover the island by road.
Is Rab a good island for families?
Yes, because Lopar has long sandy beaches with facilities, which is rare on the Croatian coast. Rab Town adds shaded lanes, a park and short distances between the sights.
How many days do you need on Rab?
Two days cover the old town and a beach day at Lopar. Three or four days suit a family stay with a boat trip or a visit to Pag. One day works only as a stop from Rijeka.
Is Rab Town or Lopar better to stay in?
Rab Town for the walled old town and evenings, Lopar for sand, aquaparks and a beach-first week. A car or a bus makes it easy to switch between them.
Does Rab have sandy beaches?
Yes. Lopar is the sandy area, and Paradise Beach is the largest, almost 2 km long and Blue Flag awarded. Most other beaches on the island are rocky or pebbly.