Istria County district, Croatia

Places to visit near Rabac

Rabac is a town in Istria County district, Croatia, home to about 1,479 people. Within 50 km by road there are 106 places to visit — 35 forts & heritage, 25 beaches & coast, 12 churches and 8 caves. The must-see places are Svjetionik Rt Prestenice (13 km), St. Lucia d'Albona (13 km) and Sv. Ivan Krstitelj (15 km).

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Rabac, Croatia
Rabac, Istria County district, Croatia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Rabac at a glance

Location
Istria County district, Croatia
Population
about 1,479
Coordinates
45.0794° N, 14.1575° E
Places within 50 km
106 (67 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and caves

Top places to visit near Rabac

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Rabac: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Rabac

  • Svjetionik Hrid Zaglav · beach · Primorje-Gorski Kotar County · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Uvala Prklog · beach · Istria County · ~5 km
  • Rt Prklog · beach · Istria County · ~5 km
  • Rt Sveta Marina · beach · Istria County · ~7 km
  • Rt Mašnjak · beach · Istria County · ~7 km
  • Vojak · viewpoint · Primorje-Gorski Kotar County · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Nezakcij · museum · Istria County · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Gorica · viewpoint · Istria County · ~9 km
  • Goli · viewpoint · Istria County · ~9 km
  • Rt Brestova · beach · Istria County · ~11 km
  • Pazin Cave · waterfall · Istria County · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Pazin Castle · fort · Istria County · ~32 km · Must-see

Things to see near Rabac, by type

Forts & heritage near Rabac

63 forts & heritage within 100 km of Rabac. The closest is Narrow Gate (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Rabac

47 beaches & coast within 100 km of Rabac. The closest is Luka Rabac (1 km); the best-known is Svjetionik Rt Prestenice (13 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Rabac

28 churches within 100 km of Rabac. The closest is St. Lucia d'Albona (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Rabac

27 caves within 100 km of Rabac. The closest is Provrtenica (14 km); the best-known is Juranska Peć (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Rabac

24 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Rabac. The closest is Rabac (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Rabac · viewpoint · Istria County · ~1 km
  • Vojak · viewpoint · Primorje-Gorski Kotar County · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Gorica · viewpoint · Istria County · ~9 km
  • Goli · viewpoint · Istria County · ~9 km
  • Bukovo · viewpoint · Istria County · ~12 km
  • Sisol · viewpoint · Primorje-Gorski Kotar County · ~13 km

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Museums near Rabac

16 museums within 100 km of Rabac. The closest is Nezakcij (29 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Rabac

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 88 km on the road.

  1. Start in Rabac
  2. 15 km Sv. Ivan Krstitelj · church, Istria County
  3. 2 km Svjetionik Rt Crna Punta · beach, Istria County
  4. 4 km St. Lucia d'Albona · church, Istria County
  5. 23 km Svjetionik Rt Prestenice · beach, Primorje-Gorski Kotar County
  6. 26 km Juranska Peć · cave, Istria County
  7. 18 km Back to Rabac

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From travellers near Rabac

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How to reach Rabac

    All places near Rabac by distance

    Within 15 km of Rabac

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Rabac by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3563Narrow Gate (3 km)
    Beaches & coast2547Luka Rabac (1 km)
    Churches1228St. Lucia d'Albona (13 km)
    Caves827Provrtenica (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1024Rabac (1 km)
    Museums716Nezakcij (29 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens210Aquarium Pula (47 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves25Cres (36 km)
    Waterfalls34Sentonina Staza Waterfall (2 km)
    Other attractions14City Tower (44 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Islamic Centre (44 km)
    Parks01Aquapark Istralandia (65 km)
    Treks01European Long Distance Path E6 - Part Slovenia (75 km)

    Rabac: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rabac?

    Svjetionik Rt Prestenice (beach, about 13 km), St. Lucia d'Albona (church, about 13 km), Sv. Ivan Krstitelj (church, about 15 km), Svjetionik Rt Crna Punta (beach, about 17 km), Juranska Peć (cave, about 18 km), Luka Rabac (beach, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Rabac?

    106 places on Spotwander: 35 forts & heritage, 25 beaches & coast, 12 churches, 8 caves, 10 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Rabac?

    Narrow Gate, about 3 km by road; St. Fiore Gate (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Rabac?

    Luka Rabac, about 1 km by road; Rt Sveti Andrija (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Rabac?

    St. Lucia d'Albona, about 13 km by road; Sv. Ivan Krstitelj (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rabac?

    Start in Rabac, visit Sv. Ivan Krstitelj, then Svjetionik Rt Crna Punta, then St. Lucia d'Albona, then Svjetionik Rt Prestenice, then Juranska Peć, and drive back — about 88 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rabac?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and caves.

    Towns near Rabac

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Rabac’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Rabac on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.