Located on the east coast of Istria, Oliva is the only campsite in the popular summer resort of Rabac, known as the „Pearl of Kvarner“ for its beaches. Surrounded by olive trees, the campsite is nestled on a pebble beach in the beautiful bay of Maslinica, one of the most photogenic spots in Rabac. Together with several hotels, the Oliva campsite is a part of the Maslinica Resort, which offers a range of additional facilities that attract families and amateur sports enthusiasts in particular.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- excellent location and promenade connecting the campsite with Rabac (950 m away)
- bike centre with a bike storage
- outdoor pool with children’s waterslides
- gym and wellness centre
Accommodation options
The pitches are divided into three zones according to their distance from the sea. All have electricity hook-ups and can accommodate up to six people. They are linked by walking and cycling paths and most of them have sea views.
Five types of mobile homes, for two to six people, are equipped with everything you need for a carefree holiday. They have from one to three bedrooms and a bathroom, most have a kitchen, and all have a lovely terrace with table, chairs, and sun loungers.
The well-equipped sanitary units have showers and areas for washing up and laundry.
Beach, pools and wellness
The campsite is situated near an attractive pebble beach with easy access to the sea. Here you can swim and sunbathe with a meditative view of the Kvarner islands or take part in some of the water sports.
The campsite has an outdoor swimming pool with an attractive sunbathing area, sun loungers and umbrellas, while the resort features three outdoor and two indoor swimming pools, which mobile home guests can use free of charge.
They can also use the gym and the Olive Garden Spa & Wellness with saunas, massages and a relaxation area within the resort.
Restaurants, bars and shops
On-site dining options include the Pizza & Grill Oliva eating place, which serves grilled meat and fish as well as wood-fired pizzas. The resort also boasts the Ancora Restaurant with a romantic terrace where you can enjoy seafood, fish and scampi. Be sure to stop by the Hedera Club Bar for cakes, coffee and refreshing drinks, as well as dancing and live music in the evenings.
Other resort amenities include a small shop and currency exchange office.
Sports activities
Oliva offers several beach activities: the most popular is the diving centre, which provides diving equipment and excursions. Guests often go on cycling tours as the area is criss-crossed with marked trails. The campsite has a bike rent and repair service, as well as a bike storage room. There are also tennis courts where you can rent equipment.
In addition to cycling tours, the town’s Bike Centre organises family quad adventures on off-road trails leading to nearby Plomin or Labin and Skitača, with the possibility of kayaking on certain sections.
What to do and see in and around Rabac?
Rabac is a true inspiration for lovers of outdoor adventures, most of which take place in the surrounding hills. Fans of the sun and the sea will find their way here, as the Rabac Riviera is teeming with exactly the kind of beaches that are considered the definition of a perfect beach: soft pebbles, smooth gravel, transparent sea, and islands in the distance.
The charming Rabac promenade is full of restaurants and bars where you can taste the local cuisine, and if you want to experience history and culture, Labin is only five kilometres away. Its medieval core and maze of cobbled streets lined with art studios, shops and photogenic corners will touch even those who do not consider themselves particularly romantic.
If you have children who like adrenaline activities, Glavani Park is nearby and will delight them with exciting trails, a zip line, and a high swing.