Destination Information

        Labin, a picturesque, medieva town situated on a 320 meters high hill above Rabac, and only three kilometers from the seaside, was inhabited already two thousand years B.G. Some historians say it was fortified by the Illyrians in the 11th century B.C. The rich cultural and architectural heritage of Labin is enlivened by number of art ateliers and by the bustling youth gathering in the coffee bars scattered around the old town.
        The Sculpture Park in nearby Dubrova features over 70 forma viva stone sculptures.
After a walk through the narrow streets of the Old Town, pay a visit to the Town Museum with its archaeological and unique in this part of Europe, a miniature coal mine. Have a look at the Memorial collection of Matthias Flacius Illyricus, peek into the art ateliers, enjoy the view of Rabac and Cres island from the Fortica .

        Today, Rabac is a well-known tourist resort. By the middle of the 19th century, it was a small fishermen village with hardly ten houses. Tourism in Istria, as well as in Rabac, began to develop during the sixties, when this small resort, due to its natural beauty ,its white pebble beaches, rich mediterranean vegetation and crystal-clear, clean and transcluent sea water got the flattering name of 'The Pearl of the Kvarner Bay'.
        Since then, all existing hotels, apartments, camping sites and the majority of the private houses have been built. No wonder Rabac was awarded the international ecological award , "Blue Flag" eco-mark in 2002.

Entertainment

Labin Art Republika In July and a good part of August Labin turns into a veritable small republic of arts. Its Little Theatre, the church, the old square, streets and stairways take on the role of a stage. A variety of theatre groups and musicians come to perform on those “stages”. The sounds of “klapas”, of orchestras of classic and folklore music, and jazz bands resound through the narrow streets of Labin.
Rent a boat Rabac Dear guests! We offer you an opportunity to enrich your holiday in Rabac by renting our boat. You will discover one part of our coast that will fascinate you with its untouched nature. Find your beach- Your place under the sun!
Paintball Rabac Paintball is any game or sport, in which players compete, in teams or individually, to eliminate opponents by hitting them with pellets containing paint (referred to as a paintball) from a special gun called a paintball marker. Depending on the venue, games are played on either indoor or outdoor fields of varying size. A game field is scattered with natural or artificial terrain, which players use for strategic play.
Parasail Rabac Parasailing, also known as parascending, is a recreational activity where a person is towed behind a vehicle (usually a boat) while attached to a specially designed parachute, known as a parasail. The boat then drives off, carrying the parascender into the air. If the boat is powerful enough, two or three people can parasail behind it at the same time. The parascender has little or no control over the parachute.
Glavani park - Istrian adventure park Try something fun and new - visit the best adventure park in Istria All those who are brave enough (or feel they want to be brave), regardless of their age, will enjoy swinging on the trees.
Feštinsko kraljevstvo At the heart of Istria, near the village Feštini near Zminj, its natural beauties out Feštinsko kingdom. Entering the cave zou can hear the harmonious sound of droplets that since time immemorial create beautiful jewelry underground below which reflect a pond full of water aqueduct.
Kamenjak Kamenjak is the southernmost part of Istria, the natural wonder of architecture, the peninsula is about 9 km long, highly indented coastline about 30 km long full of coves, bays, beaches and capes. Is a network of unpaved roads and trails that lead up to the most remote parts.
Aquarium Pula Aquarium is situated on the Austro-Hungarian fortress Verudela, 3 km from Pula. In an area of ​​approximately 2000 m2, visitors will see the organisms of the northern and southern Adriatic Sea, tropical saltwater and freshwater fish as well as representatives of Europe's rivers and lakes. The roof of the fortress offers unique view of Pula and the whole Istria, and in the trench you can freshen up on the summer terrace.
Dinopark Funtana Dinopark Funtana is the first amusement and theme park in Croatia with life-size dinosaurs. In Istria, there were found the remains of dinosaurs and thus become part of the story of the peninsula.
Baredine cave Visiting the cave lasts 40 minutes. Path 300 meters long, takes you to five richly decorated halls and down to the underground lake at a depth of 60 meters. It is interesting encounter with the underground world of animals: you will see the human fish (Proteus anguinus Laurenti).

Attractions

National Museum of Labin The National Museum of Labin was founded in 1960 and it is located in the Palace Battiala Lazzarini. The most interesting feature of this museum is the Lapidarium that has valuable Roman monuments from 1st, 2nd and 3rd century BC. On can also find a collection of sacral artworks as well as a collection of pictures by Croatian artists and especially local artists from Labin; one can also see a representation of the conditions in the mine as well as the tools that were used.
Roman amphitheatre in Pula (Pula Arena) The largest and best preserved monument of ancient architecture in Croatia. In the Middle Ages the Arena was used for the knights' tournaments and fairs. Today it is used for summer events - Film Festival Opera Season, Equestrian Festival, concerts...
National park Brijuni Thanks to its well-indented coast, history, and diverse flora and fauna, Brijuni are often called "paradise on earth". Brijuni 1983rd was declared a national park and a popular tourist destination. Brijuni Zoo is open so animals can freely roam the island, and there is also a safari park.