The island of Rab has all the predispositions for a vacation destination perfect for all kind of tourists. Because of its great amount of different kinds of sight, the offer for tourists is wide making their time while visiting Rab rich and fulfilled. Type of sights you can see and visit on the island of Rab are natural sights, geological sights, cultural sights, nudist ones and traditional sights.
Located in the Mediterranean region in the Kvarner bay, the island of Rab shares natural beauties with this particular region. Known as the island of sun, sand, sea and beauty, Rab is famous for its
sights of nature such as Kalifront peninsula, known for its karst relief. Some other nature sights are the Forest of Dundo with oaks older than a thousand years and the Komrčar park.
Also, you can find great
geological contrast on the island of Rab - rocky and barren in the north and forests in the west. The areas of Lopar and Fruga peninsulas are under a significant impact of wind and erosion.
In the context of
cultural and historic sights, the island of Rab has plenty to offer as it was under the direction of several administrations throughout its history which dates from the year 350 BC when the first Illyrians have inhabited the island.
The Kandarola bay on the island of Rab has been recognized as the starting point of
naturalism and nudism in the Adriatic. Even Wallis Simpson, the bride of king Edward the VII enjoyed skinny dipping here.
When talking about the
traditions on island of Rab, there is just to many events to mention. Probably the most famous is the Rabska fjera which brings more than 10 000 tourists every year. During those days (at the end of July) the streets of Rab become a stage for a medieval festival. One other traditional event on the island is Križi, an ancient pilgrimage custom held in the city of Rab and Lopar.