The island of Losinj is an integral part of the Cres-Lošinj group of islands and forms the western range of the Kvarner islands in the Kvarner Bay. Losinj Losinj group includes wooded and smaller islands of the Union fertile, flower Ilovik, sand Susak, Srakane and a number of small uninhabited islands. The islands of this group to its central location serve as a natural bridge between Istria and Dalmatia.
Known as the Cross of Punta which is rich in biodiversity, Ustrine with beautiful and ancient Osor. Belej, Saint James, Nerezine, Jakov, Mali Losinj, Veli Losinj Losinj Archipelago are pearls.
Mali Losinj is the largest settlement on the island and also the main administrative center. Located on the southern side of the bay Lošinj and thanks to this position became an important maritime and trade, and today a tourist center. With about 7,000 inhabitants, Mali Losinj is today the largest city on the Adriatic island.
All of the islands of Losinj archipelago conceal traces of times past, and their inhabitants carefully entrusted to foster cultural heritage - a specific language, costumes and customs, custom modern guest. It is magical to a place that will entice you to all of its attributes - smells, tastes, sounds and preserved natural beauty.
If you're coming back to this archipelago you'll want to stay, if you come first you will definitely want to be the first occasion to come back!
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The beginnings of Mali Lošinj back in the 12th century when it came to the island of Losinj twelve Croatian families settled in the eastern bay of St. Martin. The first Croatian settlers were farmers, later turned to fishing, marine and shipbuilding industry moved up and the whole village to shore.
The golden age was the end of the 19th century when, thanks to marine science, "small village" has become a maritime town. Due to major changes and the maritime crisis in this area, graduating from sailing to steam, it seemed that the fate of these and similar towns sealed. Discovering the health benefits of the climate and the emergence of new industries, tourism, open a new page in the island's history.
The rich cultural heritage of the island at every step. Churches, monasteries, Renaissance buildings, basilicas and ancient ruins are everywhere on the island.
Gallery in Mali Losinj, keeps an extremely rich art collection of Croatian artists, a gift from prof. Andra Vida and Catherine Mihičić and a collection of European artists, donated by Giuseppe Piper.
Museum and gallery space in the Tower in Veli Losinj testify about the maritime tradition of the island. The permanent exhibition has the task to present the multi-layered history of Lošinj, with special emphasis on the glorious maritime past. In addition to the permanent display is provided and space for occasional art and museum exhibitions.
A rich cultural life of the witness and the discovery of valuable sculptures, found in the valuable, which is a Greek athlete APOXIOMEN.
City Osor actually is a museum in the open, in which artists of all eras have left their mark, from contemporary to Mestrovic remains of ancient walls, fortresses, the first early Christian basilica museum city with gardens and parks in the green hide the traces of ancient Roman villas, Renaissance portals and monasteries . The city is at the same time and history museum, the summer becomes a unique scenic area rich in cultural events, among which are Osorske musical evenings.
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Antique bronze statue of an athlete, tall 192 cm, extracted from the seabed between the island and the island of Vele Orjule 27th Lošinj April 1999., is the only large bronze now found on the east coast. It is assumed that the sea came at the beginning of first century, where it was during the strong storms dumped because of the danger of capsizing of the ship or gods as a sacrifice for the safe continuation of the journey through the canal in what Osor rich destination in the northern Adriatic.
The statue represents athletes, young athletes at a time when clean strigil (strugaljka) that from his body sastrugao oil, dust and sweat after the competition. During the restoration, which lasted almost seven years, research material and style of the statue is dated to the second to first Ct. Kr., A prototype based on the housing, is much older, from the mid-fourth Ct. Kr. From eight to known variations of prototype Apoksiomena (most notably a bronze statue from the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna, discovered in 1896. In Ephesus), Lošinj is a statue of the most complete and best preserved.
The author of the statue is unknown, but the classic beauty and quality of workmanship speak of a consummate craftsman. During the renovation of the Museum in the palace of Kvarner in Mali Losinj, where Apoksiomen will be permanently exhibited.
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Losinj has a tradition of health tourism longer than 125 years. The mild Mediterranean climate, with more than 2600 hours of sunshine a year, the abundance of aerosols in the air, pine forests, sea and air, high-quality Category I is an ideal place to refresh body and soul during the whole year.
Favourable climatic conditions of the island of Losinj are already recognized in the late 19th century, a prominent Viennese medical experts, as his long-time professional meteorological observations and studies confirm Dr. Conrad Clar and BA. Ambroz Haračić. Therefore, Veli and Mali Losinj 1892nd year, earthly laws Austrian government in Vienna, declared health resorts and convalescent homes. That is why the island is now known worldwide as a health resort.
Flora
On Lošinj their home found numerous plant and animal species. Identified about 1100 species, of which 939 belong to the indigenous flora species. From 230 of these among the herbs. About 80 species, mostly exotic plants, was adopted from other parts of the world. They brought them Lošinj captains and sailors during their voyages, and planted them in gardens around their kuća.Guste pine forests of Mali Lošinj became the green belt location and protects the harbor from the storm.
The area Čikat forests were gradually turned into a park. Today, the dense pine forests of the island of Losinj symbol and a valuable asset for its tourist development. The Čikat declared a forest park. Great value has a well-known park in Veli Lošinj Under Javori.
The fragrant garden island with an expert guide you can learn about the rich flora of the island, medicinal properties of plants and buy a genuine island souvenir.
Fauna
It is significant that the Lošinj archipelago are no poisonous snakes, although there are non-poisonous snakes and lizards. Island of Lošinj is a gecko, a lizard from the family of geckos. Geckos are threatened, legally protected species, and their destruction kažnjivo.Od illegal and widespread domestic animals are sheep, which provide an idyllic picture of the rocky islands of the northern part of the island of Losinj.
Dolphins are frequent visitors of this area, playful and ready for human contact, unlike some of the waters of neighboring countries, where they have disappeared. They are excellent biological indicators of the environment in which they live.
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Paradise Losinj climate provides an opportunity for sports throughout the year. Even 220 km of trails of various degrees of difficulty are ideal for walking at the same time providing a sweet experience of the five islands that stretch.
Offer a variety of sports - tennis, hiking and climbing on our mountain Osorscica.The (Televrina 588m), diving, parachuting, sailing, water sports, polo, sport fishing and angling, go cart, aqua park for children.
Numerous bays and beaches offer unlimited opportunities day excursions by boat. For lovers of the sea and seabed are organized fishing and diving trips.
In addition to boat trips and excursions are organized by bus leading to the most beautiful cultural sights and visit the delightful villages of the island: Osor, Cres, Watermelons, Valun ...
The island certainly has to be experienced from the air on one of the scenic flights because only then will the impression be a complete and unforgettable.
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1987th The team Tethys Research Institute started a long research into the biology, ecology and social structure of the community of bottlenose dolphins that inhabit the sea around the islands of Cres and Losinj. These dolphins are one of the best-studied group in the Mediterranean. Size of community was estimated at 120 individuals.
Bottlenose dolphins, although among the most resistant and most adaptable Cetacea, progressively disappear from many parts of the world. Deliberate killing and accidental catches in fishing nets represent an obvious threat. From 17 May 1995. in Croatia are protected all marine mammals.
Adoption of dolphins
"Adopt a Dolphin" is a public awareness campaign that asks people to get involved in the protection of dolphins and donating to the project. Adopters as we give thanks for the package adopters and aquamarine - the annual magazine. Would you like to adopt a dolphin you can do while you're in Veli Lošinj, or online at www.blue-svijet.org
Dolphin Day
Day of the Dolphin as a manifestation since 1993. in Veli Lošinj and every first Saturday in August. Dolphin Day includes an exhibition of children's artwork in the center of Veli Losinj, children's games, an exhibition of photographs, dia-screenings and concerts. And brochures were printed, posters, puzzles. Every year during the event day dolphin making a new design t-shirts with dolphins and educational messages. In the event each year, involving local residents, but also a large number of tourists.
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On the island of Losinj and the surrounding islands are more than one hundred restaurants. Numerous restaurants, bars, pubs, taverns, bistros, buffets and pizza places offer a rich and diverse range of culinary delights.
Specialties based on seafood, meats prepared according to traditional recipes, with representation of local medicinal herbs, aromatic herbs, spices and olive oil are the main features of island cuisine.
Prosciutto, goat cheese, anchovies, seafood salad are some of the cold appetizers that you can not miss. For a hot side dish is risotto or pasta with seafood, minestra stew. Fresh sea fish, shrimp and squid in various ways, shellfish, lamb on a spit in the earthen islands. From local salad offered salad of rocket and radicchio, and dishes are fresh oregano, basil, sage, lemon balm, thyme, rosemary and bay leaves.
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On the Lošinj archipelago throughout the year held more than 200 events.
Whether it comes to classical music, sporting events or cultural evenings, each of which is profiled their audience. In particular, it traditionally emphasize Osorske musical evening held in osor cathedral since 1975. years and are important for recognition of the serious work of local guest appearances by the always famous names from the world of classical music.
Equally attractive and became Lošinj Jazz Festival to be held since 2005. year and every year brings together all the eminent musicians. Enjoy the sounds of electronic music in the Summer Session of Losinj in the open, and the main squares of the performances of our domestic and foreign musicians.
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