Rab is a Croatian island situated in northern Adriatic, just south of Krk and east of Cres. It has an area of just under 100 km2 and unlike other Kvarner islands, relatively few (8) settlements most of which are situated on the island’s coast (only one settlement is situated in the interior). All of these settlements are sheltered from the Bora wind, which can be very strong in this part of the coast. On Rab island there is also a town called Rab. Due to its position and climate, this island has been a known tourist destination for more than 100 years. That is why its inhabitants didn’t just live off agriculture and fisheries in the past, like the inhabitants of many other Croatian islands, they also traditionally worked in tourism, which is one of the reasons Rab is one of the few Croatian islands whose population did not decrease during the last few decades. Rab is famous for its sand beaches, again a characteristic not many Croatian islands share (most beaches in Croatia are pebble or rocky). It is also known for naturist tourism, the Rab Cake and Rapska fjera, a medieval festival which takes place in late July when the locals reenact and present to the visitors the traditions and lifestyle of their ancestors. The town of Rab is the biggest and economically most important settlement on the island. It is famous for its four church bell towers which dominate the town’s panorama. As a popular tourist destination, the island of Rab has no shortage of accommodation and tourist/entertainment contents. You can find accommodation in numerous apartments, hotels, villas, private houses, camps, marinas etc. It is also possible to go on excursions to nearby islands (Pag, Krk, Cres), towns, national parks etc. A popular way of getting around the island is by mini taxi boats.