For beaches and scuba diving head to Istria’s Rabac

Rabac, a small town on Istria’s east coast, is the perfect spot for a memorable, family-friendly beach holiday in the sun. Those with a penchant for scuba diving and other thrilling water sport activities, will also be at home in this beautiful and bustling coastal resort.

There are many great beaches to lay down your towel and idle the day away in Rabac and the surrouding vicinity.

With its smooth pebbles and wealth of water sports on offer, the Blue Flag Girandella Beach is the perfect place to enjoy the many pleasures only a seaside holiday can provide.

Girandella is also home to a scuba diving centre where you can explore the magical underwater world of Istria’s beautiful east coast.

Hailed as the ‘most beautiful beach in Rabac’, with superb facilities and services, Girandella is ideal for families with young children and those looking for a more action-packed day in the sun.

St. Andrea is a pretty beach in the Rabac vicinity. This small pebble beach is nestled in an idyllic bay where pine trees protrude close to the water’s edge, meaning you can even relax under the shade of a tree when the sun becomes too intense.

This Blue Flag beach is known for its cleanliness and quality services, and a choice of water sports equipment available to rent, including pedal boats, kayaks and motorboats. There’s even a floating aqua park on the water to help keep youngsters entertained!

Beach Lanterna is another popular spot for youngsters, families and people looking for a beach with good sports facilities.

Another pebble beach that’s lapped by translucent water, Lanterna is located in a picturesque spot, reached through a pretty wood that provides some refreshing shelter from the sun.

From deckchairs and parasols, to bars and water sports equipment and even eco-workshops and activities, there’s plenty to keep all the family content for the day at Lanterna Beach.