Only 12 kilometers from the town of Rab lies Lopar, otherwise known as Sandy Paradise, due to numerous natural sandy beaches in Lopar ( which are quite rare in the Adriatic) and a lot of romantic, hidden away coves to spend your holidays at. 22 of them, with 3 being nudist beaches (
Ciganka,
Sahara and
Stolac). The largest and the most famous is '
Rajska plaža-paradise beach' which is 1,5 kilometers long with the most important tourist facilities. In 2003 it was awarded 'The blue flag', international symbol of quality and preservation of environment, as well as safety of bathers.
It takes ten minutes to get to Lopar by ferry-line
Stinica-Mišnjak. You can also use ferry line
Valbiska (island of Krk)-Lopar, which has recently become more interesting to many guests because of nearness to Rijeka and its airport. This especially attractive drive lasts approximately 90 minutes. Coming by car from direction of Rab first thing we see is a sign which reminds us of St.Marin, stone-cutter and founder of republic of San Marino, who was born in Lopar in the 4th century. In his honor, hotel settlement and motor camp bear name 'San Marino'.