Sports and recreation
Tolkien said: “Not all who wander are lost.” Yet, please, do not wander around and get lost! Get a free map of walking and biking paths at every reception desk, agency or at Tourist office. For a detailed chart of all paths, go to Tourist office and buy a copy. Better safe than sorry!
You can run along the almost 2 km long Paradise beach, and afther that try the outdoor fitness just upon the beach with great view.
If you are an experienced and competitive mountain biker, make sure you join our spring cycling race “MTB 4 island race” that runs across 4 largest islands of Kvarner – Rab, Krk, Cres and Lošinj.
If you prefer running or hiking, do not miss our Rab Island Trail race, happening since 2007. Race is staged in 3 difficulty levels and rated for Croatian Treking League, Rab Island Trail is a must-go autumn event for all outdoor lovers.
Nowadays, the most popular sports on the beach are beach soccer and „picigin“ (sort of watter volleyball). Paradise beach is ideal for both of them.
For the more traditional ones, there are classic sports – tennis and mini-golf. Book your court and rent the equipment at Caffe-bar Match Ball, then return for a refreshing gin-tonic after the match. Classy, right?
The playgrounds for soccer and basketball are located near Paradise beach and in the center of Lopar. If you want to try tradionional croatian sport „boćanje“ (similar to bowling), there are two playgrounds, one near the Paradise beach and the other one in the park Kapić.
Bicycle is the best vehicle to move around the island, but motorcycle is sometimes a bit more convenient, which is confirmed by the fact that most of the locals own a motorcycle and use it throughout the year as the main transportation. If you want to get fully immersed in the local lifestyle, rent a scooter at local agencies. But don’t forget the helmets!
Lopar Kayak
They offer you a unique experience of daytime rental or a nighttime adventure in illuminated transparent kayaks. The underwater LED lights provide a magical experience of observing the marine world beneath you. Choose from one of 7 different color combinations to fully personalize your kayak. Don’t miss this unforgettable adventure, perfect for all nature lovers.
Their offer also includes high-quality inflatable SUP boards with a weight capacity of 130 kg, which are stable and easy to maneuver, making them ideal for beginners. You can arrange daytime rental of a SUP, a transparent kayak, or a guided nighttime tour in illuminated kayaks at Mel Beach in Lopar, or by contacting one of their guides by phone or via our website https://lopar-kayak.com/. Join them on a tour of one of their locations and fall in love with this sandy paradise while paddling in transparent kayaks!
Services
- diving school
- diving trips
- rental of diving equipment
- rent a kayak
- rent a SUP
- boat trips
- taxi boat
- daily line to Goli otok
- tourist train on Goli otok
Lopar Sports Hall
With the opening of the Lopar Sports Hall in November 2022, a new page of social life has been turned for all Lopar residents. At the first glance at this wonderful building, it is clear that it is a building that offers a very wide range of possibilities of use. It can truly be said that the hall was put at the service of the social life of Lopar, but also of the other islanders, and that it became the new center of all the social events of the Municipality. In addition to the hall, Dvoranski trg is also arranged, which is used for various events and gatherings, such as Advent in Lopar.
In the Lopar Sports Hall, a number of sports activities take place in which all ages participate – for children it is a universal sports school, a volleyball school and a dance school, while those of an older age can recreationally engage in pilates, functional training and indoor soccer. The Lopar Sports Hall is also used by Rab handball players. In addition to sports events, numerous shows, lectures, concerts, manifestations, meetings and ceremonies are held in the hall, and the Lopar Sports Hall also houses the office of the Lopar Culture and Sports Center.
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Activities
Lopar offers daily half-day boat trips with a glass bottom in the waters of Lopar and Goli Otok and Grgur.
Special features of Lopar
Sand paradise
Rich culture and history
An oasis of natural beauty