Bamboocho

Rab Island


Among the pine trees lining the eastern end of Paradise Beach, this open-air beach bar has been quirkily sculpted from bits of scrap metal and chunky bamboo. It's a wonderful spot for a sundowner.


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Nearby Rab Island attractions

1. Paradise Beach

0.14 MILES

One of Croatia's best beaches, this sickle of fine sand hems Lopar's southern flank and is the biggest attraction in these parts. Backed by all sorts of…

2. Livačina Beach

0.38 MILES

This popular beach is one cove east of Lopar town. It can get busy, but it's a good alternative to the even busier main town beach. Backed by pine trees…

3. Sahara Beach

1.1 MILES

Sahara Beach is a popular nudist spot in a gorgeous but shallow bay. Look for the signpost pointing off the main road before you reach Paradise Beach; it…

4. Monastery of St Euphemia

3.9 MILES

A 2.5km walk heading north along the seaside promenade from Rab's old town brings you to this peaceful Franciscan monastery, dating from the 13th century…

5. Komrčar Park

4.58 MILES

This 8.3-hectare park abuts the old town and stretches along the coast to the marina at Palit. It was originally used as a place to graze cattle but was…

6. Dominis Palace

4.73 MILES

Built at the end of the 15th century for a prominent patrician family who taught the public to read and write here, this building is worth noting for its…

7. Viewpoint

4.73 MILES

For a great view over Rab's rooftops, including all four bell towers, head to the northwesternmost corner of the old town and look for a small courtyard…

8. St John the Evangelist's Church

4.78 MILES

It's thought that parts of this atmospherically ruined Romanesque basilica date as far back as the 5th century. Today, amid assorted rubble, only a…