Losinj Island - Mali Losinj

The predecessor of the current name Malo selo first appeared in written sources in 1398. At that time, the inhabitants of Mali Losinj were mostly engaged in agriculture and animal husbandry. After many centuries of hard life, the place developed economically only in the 19th century. The development of shipbuilding mainly contributed to the development of Mali Losinj - during this period, as many as eleven shipyards remained. Experienced sailors at that time had a stronger fleet than the cities of Trieste, Rijeka and Venice. Due to the shipbuilding activity, Mali Losinj began to flourish quickly and s...

Cres Island - Cres

The port town of Cres is located on the island of the same name in Croatia, which administratively belongs to the county of Primorje-Gorski Kotar. It is the largest settlement on the island and represents the administrative center. The town is also the most important tourist center on Cres. The town of Cres is located on the west coast of the island, in the northern part of a deep, mild bay. Precisely because of its location, it has been known since ancient times as a suitable shelter from bad weather. It is not without reason that a modern marina with many moorings and quality services was created in...

Losinj Island - Veli Losinj

Veli Losinj is a picturesque tourist town characterized by colorful house facades. It is located in a narrow bay on the southeastern part of the island of Losinj. Veli Losinj impresses visitors with one of the most beautiful harbors in all of Istria. The special features of Veli Losinj are many villas with luxurious gardens and high-rise buildings along the coast. Veli Losinj has only 1,000 inhabitants and is smaller than Mali Losinj. In the past, Velo selo was bigger than Mali selo. Shipbuilders, captains and rich gentlemen lived here, and nobles stayed here in winter. Around 80 different plant speci...

Cres Island - Osor

Osor is a beautiful village known as a museum town. It was built next to a canal with a movable bridge, which is also the only road connection between the islands of Cres and Losinj. His former name is Apsoros. It is located in the southwestern part of Cres and has always been an extremely important settlement for islanders and sailors. On this part of the island, the islands of Losinj and Cres were once united, but now they are separated again. Osor is a city with more than 4,000 years of history, which is surrounded by walls from different periods. It is known as an open-air museum, as the history o...

Cres Island - Valun

Valun is a small fishing village located in Valun Bay, not far from the town of Cres. True connoisseurs have known about it for a long time, but many tourists have only recently discovered it. Valun is known for its peaceful and pleasant environment. In the summer time, it is almost impossible to find a free parking space on the steep roads in front of the entrance to the settlement, and the small restaurants and inns in the idyllic harbor are mostly fully occupied. Valun is known for its excellent gastronomic offer, especially for its fish specialties. Next to the parking lot, visitors are greeted by...

Cres Island - Martinscica

Martinscica is located in the southwestern part of the island of Cres. It is a former fishing village, which today lives entirely on tourism. Near the place is the freshwater lake Vrana, which supplies the entire island with water. Martinscica lies in a small bay with a beautiful coast covered with fine sand. As a result, the resort is particularly suitable for families with children. Most visitors spend their holidays in the nearby Slatina camping site, which is located in the neighboring Slatina bay. The village got its name from the medieval church of St. Martin, which is located next to the Franci...

Cres Island - 45 Latitude

The Cres - Losinj archipelago consists of 36 islands, islets and reefs in the Kvarner Gulf. In terms of surface area, it is the largest group of islands in the Adriatic. The archipelago lies in the middle of the northern hemisphere. A special feature is numerous animal and plant species and dense pine forests. The archipelago partially intersects 450 north latitude, so that the greater area of the archipelago is located in the subtropical zone of the southern half of the northern hemisphere. All this affects the climate and the way of life. The coast of the archipelago has many attractive bays and inl...