ISLAND OF LOŠINJ: hotels and apartments on Lošinj (Islands, Croatia)

Attractions in Lošinj

1. Hotel Aurora Lošinj - The Hotel Aurora on Mali Lošinj is located in the beautiful Sunny Bay, surrounded by the blue sea and green centuries-old pine-wood. Hotel Aurora is only 50 m far from the sea, next to the sports facilities, and a 20-minute stroll from the centre of Mali Lošinj. The hotel is open most of the year.

2. Hotel Vespera Lošinj - Hotel Vespera is situated in Suncana Uvala (Sunny Bay) amidst the unique harmony of the green forest, 50 meters from the seafront and 1.5 kilometers from the center of the town. Hotel Vespera is open from spring through autumn. Perfect for family holiday.

3. Hotel Bellevue Lošinj - Hotel Bellevue is situated amidst the beautiful forest park and bay of Cikat on island Losinj, only 50 m from the sea and 1.5 km from the town center, the hotel remains open throughout most of the year.

Tourist and cultural center

Tourism in Lošinj

The island of Lošinj is surrounded by beautiful beaches and clear blue sea. Sailing around Lošinj, you can see a certain species of dolphin which lives in Lošinj´s aquatory. While in Mali Lošinj, You can stay in following hotels: hotel Apoksiomen and hotel Aurora.

History and culture of Lošinj

In ancient times the Cres and Lošinj archipelago was known as the Apsyrtides. The name is derived from that of the mythical hero Apsyrtus. Churches, monasteries, Renaissance buildings, basilicas and remnants from the ancient times can be found all over the island. The discovery of the famous sculpture by Lizipos, a well-known sculptor from the 4th century BC, presenting Apoxyomenos, a Greek athlete, which was found in 1991 in the Lošinj underwater, also testifies to the rich cultural life of the island.

Places

Mali Lošinj - Is the largest town and is the main harbour on the island. Positioned in the August Bay, the biggest closed bay of the island, today it is the biggest island town in the Adriatic.

Veli Lošinj - Is situated in a small narrow sheltered bay on the southeast side of Lošinj island at the foot of St. John´s hill. Following the narrow streets of Veli Lošinj we enter a bye-gone era of sumptuous villas, which belonged to former captains. There are 80 different types of plants scattered around the villa gardens.