Thursday 3 November 2011

Rab - Holidays on Rab Island, Croatia

Holidays in Rab

Rab Croatia Holidays on RabRab is an island of Croatia offshore the northern part of the Dalmatian shore of the Adriatic Sea. Rab has one of the best climate in Croatia and the wider Mediterranean region, because the island is protected from the chilly damp winds of the Velebit Mountains by three ridges. Patients with respiratory troubles are advised to take Rab Holidays. Rab was first inhabited by the Liburnians in 360 BC, before subsequently falling into the hands of the Roman Empire, Byzantine Empire, the Venetians, Hungary, Venice, Habsburgs, and Italy. At the end of the Second World War, Italy lost the Island to communist republic of Yugoslavia. Rab became part of the republic of Independent Croatia in 1991.The Island has a rather delightful nature and for this reason, King Edward VIII of England declared it as "the Pioneer of naturalism".It has good sandy beaches and one of the region's best climates. Accommodations in the town of Rab ranges from five star hotels and resorts, to private arrangements. Holiday accommodation is more expensive in the town of Rab and one could find pocket friendly prices in the towns of Barbat, Draga, Supetarska, Mundanije, Kampor, Banjo, and Palit. Visitors can access the Island by use of a number of ferries. Apart from the mainland on the Dalmatian coast, one could take a ferry to Pag and Krk Island which are a few kilometers away.

The best Holidays on Rab

The Croatian Island of Rab is found offshore the northern part of the Dalmatian coast of the Adriatic Sea. Rab is densely forested with pine trees and one of the few remaining Mediterranean region's natural forests of the ork trees. It is part of the Islands that make up the Kvaerner Islands. Rab Island is 22 km long and 11 km at its widest part, with 93.6 square km in area.The republic of Yugoslavia took over the Island from Italy after World War II. Rab town is the biggest and favorite for tourists visiting the Island.

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