Particularities
20.01.2022
Gastronomy
Gastronomy
The natural wealth of the Cres and Lošinj archipelago provides the basis for the rich and healthy Mediterranean cuisine.
20.02.2025
Worth visiting
Lošinj and the surrounding islands are rich in history and culture, featuring impressive churches, villas, museums, and monuments that reflect the centuries-old traditions of sailors, nobles, and artists. Every corner of this archipelago holds stories of the past, offering visitors a unique journey through its rich heritage and the natural beauty of the Adriatic.
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15.01.2025
Flora and fauna
FLORA
The gentle climate of the island of Lošinj is seen in its richness of plant types. According to research, 1018 plant types were identified, of which 939 belong to the autochthonous flora. 230 of these plans fall under medical herbs. About 80 types of plants, mainly exotic plants, were brought from other parts of the world by masters and sailors from Lošinj, who planted them in and around their home gardens.
09.02.2025
Island History
The island through history and tourism development:
The first island settlements started in the 1280. where Veli lošinj is today, when 12 families settled on the hill of St. Nicolas led by Obrad Harnović. After that a number of immigrants established a settlement in today's bay St. Martin. In 1398. the names Velo and Malo selo (big and small villlage) are mentioned
20.01.2022
Apoksiomen
The antique bronze statue of an athlete, 192 cm tall, taken from the sea bed between the islet of Vele Orjule and the island of Lošinj on 27 April 1999
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21.02.2025
Aquapark Čikat
Covering an area of 6300 m2 with more than 2400 m2 of pools and waterways filled with seawater, newly constructed Aquapark Čikat has opened its door in July 2015.
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