About Losinj
Veli Lošinj
Veli Losinj is a small seaside town situated in the south of the island of Lošinj in the bay of Kvarner. At the entrance to the harbour stands the baroque church of St. Anthony the Hermit, which dates back to the 17th century, and which was built on the remains of a smaller church from the 15th century. The harbour is also dominated by the Tower, dating back to the 15th century. It was built to protect the town from pirate raids. The beautiful old stone houses, surrounded by parks and exotic vegetation, narrate the town’s rich seafaring tradition.
Thanks to its favourable climatic conditions, Veli Lošinj has long been a well known health resort. More than 100 years ago the air, sea and the sun in Veli Lošinj were discovered by the Hapsburg Archduke Charles Stephen, who spent his holidays here, building a residence of recreational and health tourism. In the immediate vicinity of Veli Lošinj lies Rovenska, a small fishing harbour, where the air smells of freshness, fish and the sea. Get to know the area as seen from the sea by making boat excursions.
Don’t miss the opportunity. Have a great holiday in the wonderful setting of Veli Lošinj.
Sport
There are a number of possibilities for practising sport on the island of Lošinj. We have tennis courts, diving schools, surfing schools, sailing schools, etc. You can also rent a boat, a bike, or a motorcycle.
Many tourists like to climb our nearby hills. When you reach the top of the hill, you can enjoy the beautiful view of Lošinj’s archipelago. Our excursion boats will take you to the small islands such as Susak, Ilovik (on the map), or other such places with sandy beaches. Cycling is becoming more and more popular here, particularly in the autumn and the spring. There are international competitions in angling and a world competition in underwater fishing.
Nature
Clear crystal sea water, a clean sky and beautiful natural surroundings are the reasons why many tourists visit the island of Lošinj. Thanks to its mild and healthy climate, the island of Losinj is very popular as a holiday resort. Many rare animals such as the griffon vulture (in the picture) live on the island. Around 200 dolphins live around the island, a fact which proves that the sea water is extremely clean. If you want full recovery of your body and mind, spend your holidays on the island of Lošinj.
Culture
Old churches, buildings, customs and legends make the history of the island Lošinj of particular cultural interest.
Here are just a few places to visit during your stay on the island of Losinj:
- musical evenings in the ancient town of Osor
- museums in Veli Lošinj, Osor and Cres
- the parish churches in Veli and Mali Lošinj
- village churches including Sv, Jakov, Nerezine, Martinscica, Lubenice, Cres etc.
- the medieval town of Lubenice
- the island Susak and Ilovik, the “Levinger” gallery in Veli Losinj
- and many other things you will never forget
