Getting There

By Car And/Or Boat --  You can reach the island of Rab from either the mainland or from several nearby islands, either by ferry or catamaran. Various companies cover different routes, so you need to give some attention to planning your route.

Jadrolinija (www.jadrolinija.hr) runs a regular car ferry from Prizna (on the mainland) to Žigljen on Rab, as well as a fast catamaran (foot passengers only) from Rijeka to Novalja on Pag, stopping at Rab Town en-route.

Linijska Nacionalna Plovidba (www.lnp.hr) operates ferries from Valbiska (Krk) to Lopar (Rab).

Rapska Plovidba (www.rapska-plovidba.hr) runs ferries from Jablanac (on the mainland) to Mišnjak (on Rab), and between Rab Town (Rab) and Lun (on Pag).

Service is more frequent in summer (June to September), and slightly reduced during the rest of the year (October to May).

By Bus -- There are daily buses from Rijeka to Rab via the Jablanac ferry connection, and from Zadar to Rab, also via Jablanac.

Getting Around

Moving around the island is no problem as there is frequent bus service between Lopar and Rab Town. From Rab Town, water taxis also serve the island’s main beaches.

Rab Town Tourist Office (www.tzg-rab.hr; tel. 051/724-064) at Trg Municipium Arba 8 gives out maps and local information.

Rab Town

Rab Town is a medieval wonder, rich with ancient churches and narrow, cobbled streets that seem to be vertical at points. There also is a wealth of stone buildings with red-tiled roofs, and four Venetian-inspired campaniles standing sentry at the harbor.

Orientation

The old town is immediately behind the Riva (boardwalk) and the marina. You have a choice of three narrow uphill paths, Donja, Srednja,or Gornja (lower, middle, and upper) to get there. The bus station is a five-minute walk north of the old town, and to the west are Komrčar Park and the Franciscan Monastery and Cemetery. The town’s beaches are on its south end.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.