Lopar, Croatia

Lopar (Italian: Loparo) is a Croatian municipality of Primorje–Gorski Kotar County. It gained the municipality status in 2006 and its population is 1,263 as of 2011. Lopar is 12 kilometers from the town of Rab and is known for its numerous natural sandy beaches and is surrounded by many islets. ^[3]

Lopar
Municipality
Town panorama
Lopar Location of Lopar within Croatia
Coordinates: 44°49′41.63″N 14°44′9.13″E
Country	Croatia
County	Primorje-Gorski Kotar County
Government
• Mayor	Zdenko Jakuc (HDZ)
Area [1]
• Municipality	26.2 km2 (10.1 sq mi)
• Urban	26.2 km2 (10.1 sq mi)
Elevation	0 m (0 ft)
Population  (2021)[2]
• Municipality	1,107
• Density	42/km2 (110/sq mi)
• Urban	1,107
• Urban density	42/km2 (110/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	51 281
Area code	051
Website	opcina-lopar.hr

History

On 25 February 2018, it took 29 firefighters from DVD Lopar and 8 from DVD Rab to put out a fire that burned down a house in Rab. A strong bura and very low temperatures complicated efforts, because the water would freeze immediately. The fire was fully put out in the early morning hours.^[4]

Geography

The municipality is situated in the northeastern part of the Rab island. Close to its coast there are located the two little islands of Goli otok and Sveti Grgur.

Notable people

Lopar is considered the birthplace of Saint Marinus (born in the island of Rab), the founder of the eponymous republic.

Tourism

Lopar is popular for its sandy beaches like San Marino beach, Rajska ("Paradise") or Sahara Beach.

Gallery

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  Aerial view
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  Waterfront
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  San Marino beach
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  Livacina Beach
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  Paradise beach
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  Lukovac island (Paradise side)
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  Lukovac (opposite side)
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  Ciganka beach (inlet)
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  Ciganka beach (outlet)
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  Beach cliffs
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  Cliffs (side view)
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  Pyramide

See also

• San Marino, Croatia