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Lošinj
The “healing island” of pine forests, dolphins and a sunny harbour town.
QUICK INFORMATION
- COUNTRY
- Croatia
- REGION
- Kvarner & Islands
- BEST TIME TO VISIT
- May–June and September for walking and dolphins
- DURATION
- 1–2 days
ABOUT THE DESTINATION
Lošinj is the greener, lower neighbour of Cres, known for its dense pine forests, a mild microclimate that made it a 19th-century health resort, and a resident population of dolphins in the Lošinj archipelago. Its capital, Mali Lošinj, is the largest town on any Croatian island — a sunny harbour of painted façades and boatyards.
MAP & LOCATION
Lošinj
THROUGH THE LENS
From the road
HISTORY & CULTURE
The Story Behind the Place
Lošinj was largely uninhabited until the 13th century, when settlers from Cres and the mainland founded fishing villages that grew into a major 19th-century maritime and health resort. The island’s mild climate and pine forests drew the Austro-Hungarian elite, and the resident dolphins have made it a marine-protected area today.
TOP THINGS TO DO
Experiences Not to Miss
TOP ATTRACTIONS
Sights & Highlights of Lošinj
FOOD & DRINK
WHERE TO EAT
01
Restaurant Barbara — harbour dining in Mali Lošinj
02
Veli Lošinj’s seafront cafés
HOTELS & STAYS
WHERE TO STAY
01
Hotel Bellevue — a wellness resort above the bay
02
Apartments in Mali and Veli Lošinj
ITINERARIES
Keep Driving
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WEATHER
Lošinj — Current conditions & forecast
Forecast data from Open-Meteo. Updated regularly.
TRAVEL GUIDES · STORIES
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