Best Pebble Beaches & White Gravel Bays on Rab Island (11)
Curated guide to 11 natural pebble beaches and white gravel bays in Rab. Famous for crystal-clear turquoise waters and pristine swimming comfort (100% rated "Excellent" by official IZOR monitoring). View all 38 beaches on Rab Island →
Wind Patterns & Natural Shelter (Rab Island)
The Kamenjak ridge shields Rab's southwestern coast (Rab Town, Banjol, Barbat, Suha Punta) from northern Bora winds. During southern Jugo winds, northern Lopar bays (Sahara, Ciganka) remain significantly calmer than the exposed southern shores.
During Bora winds, 31 south- and west-facing bays on Rab Island provide calm swimming waters.
During southern Jugo swells, 3 bays along northern shores remain protected with calm seas.
Map of All Beaches & Coves: Rab Island
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Iconic Beaches & Coves on Rab Island
Rajska plaža (Lopar)
1.500 m mekog prirodnog pijeska s izrazito plitkim i toplim morem, nositelj Plave zastave i CNN-ov top odabir.
Suha Punta & Uvala Čifnata (Kalifront)
Kristalno bistro more tirkizne boje okruženo stoljetnim borovima, idealno za ronjenje i miran odmor.
Uvala Sahara (Lopar)
Netaknuta prirodna pješčana uvala dostupna 30-minutnom šetnjom kroz borovu šumu ili brodicom, omiljena među naturistima.
Quick jump to settlements & swimming zones on Rab Island
Gornja Supetarska Draga - sredina
Suha Punta - Hotel Carolina
Suha Punta - između Ht. Caroline i rest.
Suha Punta - usis za bazen
Suha Punta - Veli žal
Uvala Čifnata
Uvala Gožinka
Uvala Padova 1
Uvala Padova 2
Uvala Padova 3
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Boat tours & water activities on Rab Island
Experience breathtaking coves from the sea — book boat excursions, speedboat rentals, guided kayak & SUP tours, snorkeling, and cave visits around Rab Island.
Island Road Trip: Explore Hidden Bays on Rab Island
Many of the most scenic coves and pristine beaches on Rab Island are inaccessible by public bus. Rent a car to explore secret coastal routes, viewpoints, and unspoiled swimming spots at your own pace.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rab Island Beaches
Useful tips for swimmers, families with children, and boaters visiting Rab Island.
Which are the top "Pebble Beaches" beaches in Rab? ▾
There are 11 officially monitored swimming spots matching "Pebble Beaches" in Rab. Top verified locations include: Gornja Supetarska Draga - sredina (243°), Uvala Gožinka (206°), Uvala Čifnata (199°), Uvala Zastolac (97°), Uvala Padova 3 (218°), with 11 rated "Excellent" under EU bathing water standards.
How does MareSpot verify "Pebble Beaches" in Rab? ▾
MareSpot cross-references official Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR) field inspection tags with coastal open-sea bearing vectors (0°–360°) and real-time marine weather models.
Kako doći na otok Rab? ▾
Na Rab se dolazi trajektom Stinica - Mišnjak (plovidba traje samo 15 minuta, linija vozi cijele godine) ili katamaranom iz Rijeke te ljetnim trajektom Valbiska (Krk) - Lopar (Rab).
Ima li Rab pješčane plaže za naturiste (FKK)? ▾
Da, Rab je kolijevka jadranskog naturizma. Najpoznatije FKK pješčane uvale su Sahara, Stolac i Ciganka na području Lopara, te uvala Kandarola u blizini Palita.
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