Destination field guide

Rab field guide

Rab is a Croatian island in the Kvarner Gulf and the first destination featured by Xplore Croatia. This guide brings together practical information on the island’s beaches, ferry access, towns and trails, along with current local guidance for planning a visit.

What to know

Plan a trip to Rab with practical information on beaches, ferry access, towns, trails and current local guidance.

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Rab

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Towns and areas

Choose a local hub for more specific guidance around the island.

BanjolTown

A waterfront settlement south-east of Rab town with the Padova beaches and several smaller bathing spots.Explore

BarbatTown

A coastal base on south-eastern Rab, convenient for Pudarica and the island’s southern approach.Explore

KamporTown

A western Rab settlement close to Kampor Bay, Mel beach and the island’s wooded west.Explore

LoparTown

A northern Rab base known for its concentration of sandy coves and beaches.Explore

PalitTown

A practical area next to Rab Town for shops, services and island transport.Explore

Rab TownTown

Rab's historic centre, with old-town sights and waterfront bathing spots close together.Explore

Supetarska DragaTown

A sheltered northern bay with small beaches and easy access to Rab's nearby islets.Explore

Places by category

A live count of published places on this destination and its local hubs.

ATM and exchange23 places Bakery8 places Beaches48 places Doctor9 places Emergency service4 places Ferry port4 places Marina5 places Parking31 places Pharmacy4 places Supermarket22 places Tours and rentals23 places

Featured guides

Editorial guides are being prepared. We will show them here only after they are ready to publish.

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What is available now

Destination and town guidance is live. Category counts reflect published places; full listings, transport pages, and editorial guides arrive in upcoming releases.