Those looking to vacation in Croatia may have certain areas and particular destinations in mind. However, if you are looking for adventure, we recommend a vacation rental in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County. This extraordinary region of Croatia and is comprised of a coastline along the Northern Adriatic, made up of 55 islands and 86 harbours, that comes up to meet the mountains of North-West Croatia. Whether you are looking to go sailing, swimming, hiking, skiing, and much more besides, you’ll be able to do it all in this one county!
One of the must-see spots and perfect day-trip destinations within the Primorje-Gorski Kotar County is the island of Rab. Rab is a diverse and beautiful island that boasts sandy beaches rivalling those of the Caribbean, pine forests, vineyards, olive groves, and a dramatically windswept and barren-looking northeast coast made up of towering cliffs and karst formations.
One of the must-see spots and perfect day-trip destinations within the Primorje-Gorski Kotar County is the island of Rab. Rab is a diverse and beautiful island that boasts sandy beaches rivalling those of the Caribbean, pine forests, vineyards, olive groves, and a dramatically windswept and barren-looking northeast coast made up of towering cliffs and karst formations.
First mentioned in writing in a Greek source in 360BC by the name Arba, Rab is now famous as the island with the most sandy beaches on the whole Adriatic and is where to come to have excellent options of beaches to choose from: at Palit you can find the Lungo Mare with its pedal boats, kayaks, restaurants, showers and public toilets; then at Banjol there are shallow sandy coves; at Kampor there are the rocky beaches and crystal bays of Suha Punta and the sandy beach of Mel; Barbat has Pudarica Beach with its nudist section; the two sandy beaches of Supetarska Draga; and, finally, Lopar, which is famous for its abundance of sandy beaches.
In addition to all of the natural bounty of the island, the old town of Rab with its beautiful Gothic and Renaissance palaces, its medieval alleys, its churches and characteristic four belfries, is a must see and the island’s food culture of organic vegetables and the freshest of sea food is a truly culinary delight. So, if you were thinking of coming and exploring this area of Croatia, be sure to come to Rab for her peace, quiet, beauty, amazing beaches, and delicious food!
In addition to all of the natural bounty of the island, the old town of Rab with its beautiful Gothic and Renaissance palaces, its medieval alleys, its churches and characteristic four belfries, is a must see and the island’s food culture of organic vegetables and the freshest of sea food is a truly culinary delight. So, if you were thinking of coming and exploring this area of Croatia, be sure to come to Rab for her peace, quiet, beauty, amazing beaches, and delicious food!