Istria County district, Croatia

Places to visit near Raša

Raša is a town in Istria County district, Croatia, home to about 1,661 people. Within 50 km by road there are 107 places to visit — 33 forts & heritage, 27 beaches & coast, 12 churches and 8 caves. The must-see places are Juranska Peć (14 km), St. Lucia d'Albona (15 km) and Sv. Ivan Krstitelj (16 km).

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

Raša at a glance

Location
Istria County district, Croatia
Population
about 1,661
Coordinates
45.0803° N, 14.0789° E
Places within 50 km
107 (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 Raša

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

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Forts & heritage near Raša

60 forts & heritage within 100 km of Raša. The closest is St. Fiore Gate (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Raša

48 beaches & coast within 100 km of Raša. The closest is Luka Rabac (8 km); the best-known is Svjetionik Rt Crna Punta (18 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Raša

28 churches within 100 km of Raša. The closest is St. Lucia d'Albona (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Raša

25 caves within 100 km of Raša. The closest is Vrljačka Pećina (8 km); the best-known is Juranska Peć (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Raša

20 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Raša. The closest is Gorica (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Gorica · viewpoint · Istria County · ~4 km
  • Rabac · viewpoint · Istria County · ~7 km
  • Goli · viewpoint · Istria County · ~9 km
  • Vojak · viewpoint · Primorje-Gorski Kotar County · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Mutalat · viewpoint · Istria County · ~11 km
  • Gradina · viewpoint · Istria County · ~13 km

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Museums near Raša

16 museums within 100 km of Raša. The closest is Nezakcij (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Raša

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 85 km on the road.

  1. Start in Raša
  2. 14 km Juranska Peć · cave, Istria County
  3. 26 km Svjetionik Rt Prestenice · beach, Primorje-Gorski Kotar County
  4. 26 km Svjetionik Rt Crna Punta · beach, Istria County
  5. 2 km Sv. Ivan Krstitelj · church, Istria County
  6. 2 km St. Lucia d'Albona · church, Istria County
  7. 15 km Back to Raša

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How to reach Raša

    All places near Raša by distance

    Within 15 km of Raša

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Raša by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3360St. Fiore Gate (4 km)
    Beaches & coast2748Luka Rabac (8 km)
    Churches1228St. Lucia d'Albona (15 km)
    Caves825Vrljačka Pećina (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints820Gorica (4 km)
    Museums716Nezakcij (25 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens29Aquarium Pula (42 km)
    Waterfalls56Sentonas Falls (6 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves35Cres (42 km)
    Other attractions14City Tower (49 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Islamic Centre (48 km)
    Parks01Aquapark Istralandia (58 km)
    Treks01European Long Distance Path E6 - Part Slovenia (70 km)

    Raša: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Raša?

    Juranska Peć (cave, about 14 km), St. Lucia d'Albona (church, about 15 km), Sv. Ivan Krstitelj (church, about 16 km), Svjetionik Rt Crna Punta (beach, about 18 km), Svjetionik Rt Prestenice (beach, about 20 km), St. Fiore Gate (gateway, about 4 km).

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

    107 places on Spotwander: 33 forts & heritage, 27 beaches & coast, 12 churches, 8 caves, 8 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Raša?

    St. Fiore Gate, about 4 km by road; Francovich Palace (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Raša?

    Luka Rabac, about 8 km by road; Rt Sveti Juraj (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Raša?

    St. Lucia d'Albona, about 15 km by road; Sv. Ivan Krstitelj (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Raša?

    Start in Raša, visit Juranska Peć, then Svjetionik Rt Prestenice, then Svjetionik Rt Crna Punta, then Sv. Ivan Krstitelj, then St. Lucia d'Albona, and drive back — about 85 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Raša?

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

    Towns near Raša

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