Rab

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Rab 44°46.208'N, 014°46.267'E44.77014;14.77112 destination

Rab Town from the anchorage of U. Sv. Fumija

Interactive map of harbours and anchorages

Rab Island lies off the mainland coast of Croatia, 10 miles E of the long island of Cres and six miles S of Croatia’s largest island, Krk. The three-mile wide Paski Kanal separates Rab from the island of Pag to the south. Between the island and the mainland lies the infamous Velebitski Kanal, where winds in excess of 60 knots have been recorded during the fierce northerly winds known as the bora. The bora has stripped most of the vegetation from the E side of the island, but its western side is by contrast green and fertile, with pine forests, olive groves and vineyards. While less frequented than Krk or Cres islands, both of which are easily reached from the international airport of Rijeka, Rab has its fair share of tourism, attracted by its pine forests and sheltered beaches. Most of the island’s main attractions are found in the mediaeval street plan of Rab Town, famous for its churches and bell towers dating back as far as the 12th century. The Lopar Peninsula at the northern end of the island has over 20 beautiful beaches fringed with pine forests. For the visiting cruiser, the main settlement of Rab Town and its 142-berth marina are to be found on this sheltered western side, whereas eight miles NNW by sea is the larger 247-berth marina of Marina Supetarska Draga. In addition, there are several small harbours and anchorages, mostly along the sheltered west-facing coasts, but with very limited facilities for yachts.

Charts

British Admiralty

202

2719

Croatian charts

MK 7 Krk - Rab

Imray

M24 Gulf of Trieste to Losinj and Rab

M25 Otok Rab to Sibenik

Weather

See Croatia.

Passages

See Croatia.

Islands

• Losinj
• Cres
• Pag

Communication

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Also see World Cruiser's Nets

Navigation

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Entrance

Rab Town is not a port of entry. The nearest port of entry is Mali Losinj.

Berthing

The principal berthing options for yachts visiting the island are the ACI-operated marinas at Rab Town and Marina Supetarska Draga or the anchorages in the various bays on the NW and SW sides of the island. There are no sheltered harbours or anchorages facing the Velebitski Kanal on the E side. Click on link at top right of page for Interactive map of harbours and anchorages or for full details see below.

Ports

• Rab Town

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

• Marina Rab
• Marina Supetarska Draga

Anchorages

Note: U. (short for Uvala) = cove. Click on Berthing Options for the location and summary details of each anchorage or on the co-ordinates below for a simple map.

U. Sv. Fumija

U. Sv. Fumija/wiki/Rab#U._Sv._Fumija

anchorage U. Sv. Fumija [[Rab#U. Sv. Fumija|U. Sv. Fumija]] 44°45.740'N, 014°45.122'EU. Sv. Fumija44.76233143127831;14.752040279167304

The inlet of U Sv. Fumija extends for nearly a mile NW between the headland of Rt Frkanj and the town of Rab on the SW coast of Rab Island. The inlet offers good shelter in all but strong SE winds. A shoal marked with a light pillar, Plicina Frkanj, lies around 400 metres SE of the headland of Rt Frkanj and a second shoal, Plicina Vela Sika, a further 500 metres SE. The best approach is on a course half way between Rt Frkanj and Plicina Frkanj. Anchor wherever the depths are convenient. Depths in the inlet range from 3.0 metres at the head to 15 metres off the town. Holding is excellent in sand and mud.

Suha Punta Inlets

Suha Punta Inlets/wiki/Rab#Suha_Punta_Inlets

anchorage Suha Punta Inlets [[Rab#Suha Punta Inlets|Suha Punta Inlets]] 44°45.507'N, 014°43.220'ESuha Punta Inlets44.758447484052525;14.720329749637884

There is a series of useful inlets extending for a mile W of the settlement of Suha Punta, which lies two miles W of Rab Town. Three of the inlets offer suitable anchorages for a cruising yacht in depths ranging from 5.0 - 10.0 metres. The holding is generally good in sand and weed. The most popular of the inlets is U. Sv. Kristofor (see co-ordinates above), the most westerly of the three. Shelter in the inlets is good in all conditions except S winds.

U. Sv. Mara

U. Sv. Mara/wiki/Rab#U._Sv._Mara

anchorage U. Sv. Mara [[Rab#U. Sv. Mara|U. Sv. Mara]] 44°46.906'N, 014°39.963'EU. Sv. Mara44.7817597134883;14.666058232370684

U. Sv. Mara is a two-pronged inlet situated one mile SE of the headland of Rt. Kalifront at the extreme NW corner of the island. The more northerly arm offers the better shelter, although shelter in both arms is good in all except S and SW winds. Depths are 3.0 - 7.0 metres. Holding is good in sand and weed.

Kamporska Draga

Kamporska Draga/wiki/Rab#Kamporska_Draga

anchorage Kamporska Draga [[Rab#Kamporska Draga|Kamporska Draga]] 44°47.378'N, 014°42.126'EKamporska Draga44.7896328319963;14.702102291545833

Kamporska Draga is the westernmost of the three large inlets on the NW coast of the island. Almost two miles long, the inlet narrows towards its head, where there is a good anchorage off the village of Kampor. The approach is safe, although there are some isolated above-water rocks on the E side of the inlet. Shelter is good in all conditions except strong NW or N winds. Anchor in 5.0 - 8.0 metres off the village. Holding is good in sand.

Supetarska Draga

Supetarska Draga/wiki/Rab#Supetarska_Draga

anchorage Supetarska Draga [[Rab#Supetarska Draga|Supetarska Draga]] 44°48.192'N, 014°43.207'ESupetarska Draga44.8032003323212;14.72011351299243

Supetarska Draga is the middle and largest of the three inlets on the NW coast of Rab Island. In addition to the large marina of Marina Supetarska Draga at the head of the inlet, there are several attractive anchorages along its W side. The best anchorages are amongst the small islets at the NW corner of the inlet, where there are depths of 5.0 - 12.0 metres and excellent holding in sand. A detailed chart is a help in view of the various shoals and isolated rocks. Shelter is good here from most directions, although strong NW winds would be problematic and strong E winds would make the anchorages uncomfortable. Alternatively, anchor at the head of the inlet, immediately SW of the marina, where depths are 5.0 - 6.0 metres and the holding good in sand and mud.

U. Lopar

U. Lopar/wiki/Rab#U._Lopar

anchorage U. Lopar [[Rab#U. Lopar|U. Lopar]] 44°50.203'N, 014°43.191'EU. Lopar44.83671569777468;14.719844018407194

The anchorage of U. Lopar is the easternmost of the three inlets on the NW coast. Shelter here is not as good as in the other two inlets and it would not be a good place to be in strong N/NW or S winds. However, in settled weather it is a useful anchorage on passage around the N end of Rab Island. Anchor at the head of the inlet off the village of Lopar on the E side. Depths here are 4.0 - 8.0 metres and holding is good in sand and weed. A car ferry uses the small pier at the village and it may be possible to moor bows or stern-to the inner side of the pier (although anchoring is more peaceful).

Facilities

Water

Marina Rab/wiki/Rab#.5B.5BMarina_Rab.5D.5Dwater Marina Rab [[Rab#Marina Rab|Marina Rab]] 44°45.405'N, 014°45.736'EMarina Rab44.756747550901096;14.762270099279867 Water on each berth.

Marina Supetarska Draga/wiki/Rab#.5B.5BMarina_Supetarska_Draga.5D.5Dwater Marina Supetarska Draga [[Rab#Marina Supetarska Draga|Marina Supetarska Draga]] 44°48.171'N, 014°43.511'EMarina Supetarska Draga44.80285337604714;14.725187771058948 Water on each berth.

Electricity

Marina Rab/wiki/Rab#.5B.5BMarina_Rab.5D.5Delectricity Marina Rab [[Rab#Marina Rab|Marina Rab]] 44°45.405'N, 014°45.736'EMarina Rab44.756747550901096;14.762270099279867 Electricity on each berth. Marina Supetarska Draga/wiki/Rab#.5B.5BMarina_Supetarska_Draga.5D.5Delectricity Marina Supetarska Draga [[Rab#Marina Supetarska Draga|Marina Supetarska Draga]] 44°48.171'N, 014°43.511'EMarina Supetarska Draga44.80285337604714;14.725187771058948 Electricity on each berth.

Toilets

In Marina Rab and Marina Supetarska Draga.

Showers

In Marina Rab and Marina Supetarska Draga.

Laundry

In the town.

Garbage

?

Supplies

Fuel

Marina Rab/wiki/Rab#.5B.5BMarina_Rab.5D.5Dfuel Marina Rab [[Rab#Marina Rab|Marina Rab]] 44°45.405'N, 014°45.736'EMarina Rab44.756747550901096;14.762270099279867 Fuel dock.

Cooking gas

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Suplier1/wiki/Rab#.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3ESuplier1.3C.2Fspan.3Ecooking Suplier1 [[Rab#Suplier1|Suplier1]] DD.ddd, DD.dddSuplier1; gas supplier location etc, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.

Chandlers

Marina Rab/wiki/Rab#.5B.5BMarina_Rab.5D.5Dchandler Marina Rab [[Rab#Marina Rab|Marina Rab]] 44°45.405'N, 014°45.736'EMarina Rab44.756747550901096;14.762270099279867 Basic.

Marina Supetarska Draga/wiki/Rab#.5B.5BMarina_Supetarska_Draga.5D.5Dchandler Marina Supetarska Draga [[Rab#Marina Supetarska Draga|Marina Supetarska Draga]] 44°48.171'N, 014°43.511'EMarina Supetarska Draga44.80285337604714;14.725187771058948 Basic.

Services

Repairs

Marina Rab/wiki/Rab#.5B.5BMarina_Rab.5D.5Dservice Marina Rab [[Rab#Marina Rab|Marina Rab]] 44°45.405'N, 014°45.736'EMarina Rab44.756747550901096;14.762270099279867 Slipway. Limited repairs.

Marina Supetarska Draga/wiki/Rab#.5B.5BMarina_Supetarska_Draga.5D.5Dservice Marina Supetarska Draga [[Rab#Marina Supetarska Draga|Marina Supetarska Draga]] 44°48.171'N, 014°43.511'EMarina Supetarska Draga44.80285337604714;14.725187771058948 Small boatyard with space for 53 yachts on land. Slipway. Mobile crane (10 T). Basic engine, mechanical and electronic repairs. Antifouling and paint works.

Internet

In both marinas.

Mobile connectivity

Is there mobile telephone signal such as G4, G3, GPRS in the island? How strong is the signal? Are there any blind spots?

Vehicle Rentals

Rab Town/wiki/Rab#.5B.5BRab_Town.5D.5Dcar Rab Town [[Rab#Rab Town|Rab Town]] 44°45.341'N, 014°46.025'ERab Town44.75568;14.76708 Several outlets.

Provisioning

Rab Town/wiki/Rab#.5B.5BRab_Town.5D.5Dprovisions Rab Town [[Rab#Rab Town|Rab Town]] 44°45.341'N, 014°46.025'ERab Town44.75568;14.76708 Supermarket and provisions shops.

Marina Supetarska Draga/wiki/Rab#.5B.5BMarina_Supetarska_Draga.5D.5Dprovisions Marina Supetarska Draga [[Rab#Marina Supetarska Draga|Marina Supetarska Draga]] 44°48.171'N, 014°43.511'EMarina Supetarska Draga44.80285337604714;14.725187771058948 Minimarket.

Kamporska Draga/wiki/Rab#.5B.5B.23Kamporska_Draga.7CKamporska_Draga.5D.5Dprovisions Kamporska Draga [[Rab#Kamporska Draga|Kamporska Draga]] 44°47.138'N, 014°42.539'EKamporska Draga44.78564;14.70898 Simple grocery shops.

U. Lopar/wiki/Rab#.5B.5B.23U._Lopar.7CU._Lopar.5D.5Dprovisions U. Lopar [[Rab#U. Lopar|U. Lopar]] 44°50.306'N, 014°43.393'EU. Lopar44.83843;14.72322 Simple grocery shops.

Transportation

• Buses to Rijeka on mainland and, in season, Zagreb.
• Ferries to mainland from Misnjak at SE end of island.
• Seasonal ferries from Lopar to Baska on Krk Island.

Eating out

• Rab Town

Please specify POI name /wiki/Rab#.27.27_.27.27eatingout [[Rab# | ]] 44°45.341'N, 014°46.025'E 44.75568;14.76708 Numerous cafes and restaurants around the harbour and in the town.

• Marina Supetarska Draga

Please specify POI name /wiki/Rab#.27.27_.27.27eatingout [[Rab# | ]] 44°48.171'N, 014°43.511'E 44.80285337604714;14.725187771058948 Restaurant.

Tourism

History

Give a short history of the island.

Places to Visit

Rab Town, like most of the Croatian island capitals, is an attractive mediaeval town, with narrow streets and red-tiled rooftops punctuated by soaring church bell towers, and is well worth visiting for its churches dating back to the 12th century and 15th century Dominis Palace. Elsewhere around the island, the area around Lopar has the best beaches, surrounded by groves of pine trees, and the forests around the resort of Suha Punta have some good hiking trails.

Rooftops and belltowers of Rab Town

Berthing in Rab Town marina

Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

• Croatia Sailing and Cruising Discussions on Cruisers Forum

Links

• Rab at the Wikipedia
• List of all Croatian marinas
• List of government-owned ACI marinas
• Croatian National Tourist Board
• Find Croatia travel guide
• Wikipedia - Croatia

References

See Croatia.

Comments

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Date of member's last visit to Rab and this page's details validated:

• May 2005 --Athene of Lymington 15:04, 21 April 2012 (BST)

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