About Rab

Find your beach, plan a day out and see what’s on across Rab and Lopar.

From the four bell towers of the old town to the sandy coves of Lopar, Rab is an island to explore at your own pace. Villa Sylvie is your base by the sea in Supetarska Draga.

What’s on the island

2026
Jul 25 – 27, 2026

Rabska fjera

Three evenings of medieval crafts, traditions and the town’s historic festival.

Programme & details
Aug 22 – 26, 2026

RAFF · Rab Film Festival

Films, conversations and music in Rab’s festival venues.

Programme & details

These are published dates for 2026, including Advent ending in January 2027. Dates for another year must be checked separately. Organisers may change the programme; confirm your event before travelling.

Checked · Times shown are local to Croatia.

Coming up

Full calendar · 2026

192 events

Getting to Rab

Departure times depend on the date, season and day of the week. Open the operator’s timetable for your travel day and check service notices before setting off.

Rapska plovidba

Stinica ↔ Mišnjak

Mainland ↔ Rab · vehicles & passengers · about 15–18 minutes. Year-round crossing, with extra sailings in busy summer periods.

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Jadrolinija · 338

Valbiska ↔ Lopar

Krk ↔ Rab · vehicles & passengers · about 80 minutes. Daily departures; booking a ticket also reserves your chosen sailing.

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Jadrolinija · 9309

Rijeka ↔ Rab ↔ Novalja

Passenger catamaran to Rab town. Travelling without a car? Check the departure time and book with the operator.

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Weather, wind & sea

Plan your beach day with the Rab forecast. Before a boat trip, check wind and sea conditions as well as the general weather.

DHMZ

Find your beach

Lopar

Rajska plaža

A long sandy beach with shallow water and plenty of space for a family day by the sea.

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Lopar

Sahara & Ciganka

Natural sandy coves. Check the access paths and naturist areas in the official beach guide.

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Supetarska Draga

Dumići

Discover the coastline around Supetarska Draga, the bay where Villa Sylvie is located.

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Days out on Rab

Rab old town

Four bell towers, stone streets, churches and waterfront walks. Visit in the morning or come back for an evening concert.

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Walk, hike & cycle

Choose walking and cycling routes, or explore the geological and archaeological trails around Lopar and Rab.

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Kayak, SUP & diving

Discover the coast from the water. Check local providers, current conditions and the requirements for your chosen activity.

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Island trips

Lopar is a starting point for boat trips towards Goli otok and Sveti Grgur. Routes and departure days depend on the operator.

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Our boats are in front of the house in Supetarska Draga. Ask us about boat rental or a private tour.

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