Rab, the main town on the island of Rab, is a beautiful sight both from land and sea. Four large bell towers grace the peninsula giving the town a dramatic appearance. The old town is divided into two parts, Kaldanac and Varos. Kaldanac is located at the tip of the peninsula and was the site of a Roman settlement and is characterized by old
stone villas. Varos, further back on the peninsula, has the look of a typical medieval town with narrow winding streets and fabulous architecture. The old town of Rab is a pedestrian only area, closed to traffic, making it a pleasant place for visitors to explore. The town seems to have a church on every corner, many of which are worth noting.
Rab also has some nice nearby beaches, and water taxis run regularly to the Frkanj Peninsula, which is also a popular sunbathing area.
Throughout the summer months Rab has a number of festivals and special events. Some of the ones to watch out for are St Christopher Day (Sveti Kristofor Day) on July 27th, the celebration of the Assumption on August 15th, Croatian National Day on May 29th, and the Rab Musical Evenings which runs all summer long with musical concerts.