On the island of Rab (Croatia), which has been called felix Arba – happy Rab since Roman times – there is a place hidden among the fragrant pine trees and the emerald sea that surpasses all notions of a perfect holiday. Arba Resort Valamar is not just a hotel. It is an orchestra of experiences in which every detail sounds like the perfect note of comfort, elegance and Mediterranean life. Nothing here is accidental – every drop of pool water, every gram of salt in the air breeze, every towel carefully folded on a sun lounger has its own purpose: to take you away from everyday life and bring you back – to yourself.
Suha Punta, one of the most beautiful natural pearls of Rab, is the backdrop to the story Arba Resort Valamar. Here you won't just lie on the beach. Here you will hear the sea, taste the sun and breathe in relaxation. Every step in this destination is a trip to a state of Zen – with a touch of hedonism and a pinch of pampering that only a few places can offer. Welcome to a world where "vacation" finally takes on its true meaning.
A beach where sandy silence embraces the waves
Imagine a sandy beach merging with the emerald sea, surrounded by a forest with whispering pine trees. Arba Sandy beach is not just the most beautiful part of the island – it is a living room for the soul. The sun here is not just a source of warmth, but a partner in the lazy dance of holiday mood. Sun loungers await you – free of charge, of course – just a few steps from The Beat Beach bar, where you are served summer in liquid form in a glass.
For families with children, the beach is ideal: shallow, safe, but still fun enough. Active lovers will jump on a SUP, jet or in the inflatable water park, while their more contemplative friends will enjoy the silence by the water, perhaps with a book in one hand and a cocktail in the other. And yes, your four-legged companions will not be neglected either - just a stone's throw away is a sparkling dog beach where they can roll around in the sand without a guilty conscience.
Swimming pools as a theater of summer pleasures
When you enter the world of swimming pools Arba Resort, enter a world where water is not just an element – it is an experience. The central family pool with a slide connects the inside and outside worlds, meaning you can swim between the two worlds while being accompanied by children's laughter or a gentle waterfall of massage jets. The water temperature is carefully balanced at over 28°C – this is no coincidence, this is Valamar.
For those who love peace and quiet and impeccable service, there is the exclusive V Level outdoor pool. Here, drinks are delivered to your sunbed – without you having to get up. Don’t ask how they do it – just enjoy a freshly prepared cocktail, delivered to you by the bartender with the ease of a postman from the future.
Children's and baby pools are pure fantasy: water heated to 33°C, themed attractions, shade, safety and lots of laughter. These are not just pools – they are a place where children grow up to be heroes of water adventures, and parents forget all the "do's" and "don'ts" for a moment.
Wellness as the art of island peace
At the heart of the resort, like a temple dedicated to body and spirit, is located Balance Mediterranean Spa. This is not just wellness – it is a meditative experience, intertwined with herbs, tradition and modern aesthetics. Every room here breathes the stories of Rab: in scents, textures, colours and sensations. Here you will find an ice room that will wake you up more than a triple espresso, or a salt sauna where you will feel as if you are breathing deeply in the middle of a centuries-old pine forest.
The specialty? Cosmetics made by the Benedictine nuns of Rab – their tinctures, teas and ointments are not just gifts of nature, but gifts of enduring wisdom. During treatments with these products, you will understand why Rab has been called the “happy island” for centuries.
Lovers of exclusivity can book a private spa for two – with a whirlpool, private sauna and a ritual just for them. And when it’s all over (although you’ll want it to last forever), a tea made from indigenous plants will soothe you like the final note of a perfect concert.
Conclusion: a destination that stays under your skin
Arba Resort Valamar Rab is more than just a luxury vacation – it is a work of art, painted with water, sun and Mediterranean experiences. Here you will not only sleep, swim and eat. Here you will live, breathe, feel and – best of all – return to yourself. Or at least to that version of yourself that only exists after three days of pampering, three massages and one perfect gin and tonic at sunset.
If you're planning a vacation this year that you'll want to repeat before it's over - you're home. Welcome to Rab. Welcome to Arba Resort Valamar.