Paradise Beach in Lopar, on the island of Rab has been named one of CNN's "World's 50 Best Beaches" list.  

The 2km long sandy beach located in one of many beautiful bays of picturesque Lopar, has found itself in the company of world’s most famous beaches including Matira Beach (Bora Bora), Anse Source d’Argent (Seychelles) and Champagne Beach (Vanuatu) which made the top three on the list.

Here is how CNNGo staff descriobed the Paradise Beach and the island of Rab:

“The Croatian island of Rab claims to be the birthplace of modern skinny dipping.

In 1936, King Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson obtained permission from city authorities to bathe naked in the inlet of Kandalora, and people have been doing the same on the island’s beaches ever since.

The Lopar peninsula alone has three clothing-optional beaches. Sahara beach, a sandy shore fringed by shrubs, is the most famous. But it's the two-kilometer curve of Paradise Beach, or Rajska Plaza, that draws in-the-know crowds. 

The sea remains shallow even half a kilometer out, making it an ideal place for novice swimmers. Though it can get crowded during peak season, the beach has been awarded a Blue Flag award by the Foundation for Environmental Education for its environmental management and safety record.”

To see full list of beaches featured on the “Worlds 50 Best Beaches” list visit CNN’s website.