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Located on the Rab Island, this charming town offers its visitors beaches, historic churches, and a great atmosphere.
The island of Rab was first mentioned in a Greek source dating to 360 BC and then by other Greek and Roman geographists by the name Arba. That name belonged to the Liburnians, the oldest known inhabitants of the island. Arba was the name of the Liburnian settlement in the modern city of Rab. It is not certain how old this name is; it may be as old as the settlement, which means from the beginning of the Iron Age, since the Liburnians did not build the city walls on the island. The Illyrian-Liburnian word Arb meant 'dark, obscure, green, forested'. Therefore Arba should be comprehended as meaning "Black island", due to the rich pine forests that once grew on the island.
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Valamar Padova Hotel
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Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, Valamar Padova Hotel is situated directly on the sea in the bay of Prva Padova, a 20-minutes walk from the Old Town of Rab, or a 5-minutes boat ride. A sandy beach is 200 metres from the hotel.
Rooms are pleasantly furnished and air-conditioned, all with balcony facing the sea or the park, and equipped with a private bathroom, telephone, satellite TV, minibar and a safe.
Buffet breakfast and dinner are offered at the hotel restaurant. Guests can relax at a bar with a selection of drinks. Sauna & massage salon, as well a conference room are also provided.
There is a beach bar in the vicinity. In the summer months guests are offered a boat ride to the Suha Punta Beach from 1.6. to 4.9. Valamar Padova Hotel organises entertainment for its guests, such as live music evenings and different daily activities. Read more...
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- Freedom Square, Rab
- Church of St. John the Evangelist, Rab
- Cathedral of the Assumption, Rab
- Historic Center, Rab
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