Travel guide Veli Losinj
By Ferry to the Island of Losinj
The picturesque Croatian village of Veli Losinj is located on the island of
Lošinj in the Kvarner Bay. The island can be easily reached by ferry from the Croatian mainland or the neighboring
island of Krk. Your holiday home in Veli Losinj is located in the southern part of the island. The capital and tourist center of the island is Mali Lošinj. Book now a holiday accommodation or an affordable apartment, an apartment or a holiday home with terrace and garden according to your personal wishes in the fishing village on the seaside of Croatia.
Plenty of sunshine and warm sea
If you are looking for a sunny
beach holiday in Croatia, you can book your holiday home in Veli Losinj directly. With temperatures around 30 degrees in July and August, the sun-drenched village offers excellent climatic conditions for a summer holiday. The sea temperature in the
Kvarner Bay in the summer months is around 23 degrees. The excellent sea air and vegetation earned Lošinj the title of climatic health resort in 1892.
The fruits of the sea and quaint Konobas
To get an idea of what's on the plates in Veli Losinj, you just have to look around. Water in all directions. It's no surprise that seafood and fish are the specialties of the island's cuisine. Enjoy Mediterranean Adriatic cuisine at its finest in the diverse restaurants of the village, whether it's an Italian-inspired restaurant, a modern, chic establishment, or a Croatian barbecue with barbecue. Wine drinkers should try the regional Susak variety from the neighboring island of Losinj. A culinary experience you shouldn't miss during your holiday in Veli Losinj is a visit to a Konoba. This type of tavern, common along the Croatian Adriatic coast, is characterized by its rustic charm and simple, traditional cuisine.
Beach and more
All parents know: to have a relaxed and restful holiday, it's important that the children are well entertained. On a dreamy Mediterranean island, it's only natural to pack up the kids and head to the beach. Around Veli Losinj, you will find a variety of beautiful, diverse beaches. Close to the town center is Punta Beach, where you can rent an affordable holiday apartment in Veli Losinj. A trip by water taxi to one of the numerous picturesque bays, for example, Engleza Bay, offers a varied bathing trip with explorer flair. There are plenty of dreamy spots for your
beach holiday on Losinj like sand at the beach. Rovenska Beach is particularly recommended for families with children. The beach gently slopes into the sea, so even smaller children can splash around safely. In addition, a wooded area provides shade and can be explored by the little ones. You can also explore the surrounding islands such as Brac, Hvar, or Krk or the town of Valun with your loved ones.
A balancing act between the old world and the environment
Veli Losinj offers not only beach, sun, and water but also historical and cultural highlights. One landmark that tells of the changing rule in this place is the Kula Tower. Built by the ruling Kingdom of Venice in the 15th century for defense, it was subsequently abandoned and then restored by the Kingdom of Austria early in the 20th century; In the Croatian government, it was then completely restored around the turn of the millennium. Since 2001, the tower has served as a museum with a permanent regional history and alternating exhibitions. Centrally located in the town center, the Kula Tower is not to be missed from your holiday apartment near the town in Veli Losinj. History and art enthusiasts can satisfy their curiosity in the churches of the Madonna of Angels and St. Anthony, where no expense was spared on marble, paintings, and stucco. But in Veli Losinj, the focus is not only on the past but also on the ecological present and future, for example in the Blue World Dolphin project. There, the local dolphin population is researched and educated about their protection. In addition, a visit to
Mali Lošinj should not be missed. With its large natural harbor and wide promenade, the capital invites you to take an evening stroll. Book now an accommodation or a house, an apartment, or an affordable holiday apartment according to your personal wishes in Croatia on the seaside with terrace and garden in the fishing village.