One easy observation can be made of Croatians - they love to dance! Each town seems to have its share of outdoor cafes that feature dancing and a live band. Rab Town takes this national pastime one step further - in a small square just off Trg Kristofor, a local band plays an odd mix of current American and Croatian pop, standards, and traditional Croatian music for a lively crowd. Everyone dances - from young children to teenagers to grandparents. Young couples danced around their sleeping babies' strollers.
The same band played all three nights that we were in town, and there was always a sizable crowd even though it was mid-week. It was a really fun way to spend an evening. After dinner each night we would go to get dessert and/or drinks at one of the cafes that bordered the dancing area, and inevitably ended the evening dancing alongside locals and other tourists. The band, which consisted of a very energetic blonde singer and 4 musicians, played everything from sappy ballads to Greek circle dances. The music begins around 8 p.m. and goes on some nights till midnight. Everyone gets really into it - and we had a great time. The whole island had a real party atmosphere at night. It was like a great wedding or family reunion. I highly recommend it!
To Get to the Dance Area
Rab is a really small town, and once the band starts up, they are very easy to find. To get to the dance area: from Trg Kristofor turn left onto Srednja Ulica and then make another immediate left - you'll come upon small tent in a square surrounded by small cafes. There is no charge to dance, and you don't have to order anything from any of the cafes to join in the fun.