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As the largest island of
the Losinj archipelago, Losinj is surrounded by a large number of smaller
islands famous for their beauty and their richness of flora and fauna.
Since they are not far away, they are ideal for excursions and can be
reached even with slower boats.
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Susak is an open-sea
island. It is really small by any standards: 3 km in length and about
1.5 km in width. It once belonged to the group of smaller Apsyrtos islands
which the ancient world linked to the tragedy of Jason, Medea and Apsyrtos,
who, according to legend, was killed at Osor. Subsequently, the entire
archipelago was named after him. Susak, which is 7 miles from the land, is connected with Mali Losinj twice a day by boat, and in summer, three times a week with Rijeka. Susak has a post office, two convenience stores, 4 restaurants, an Emigrants' Club, a pizzeria and pastry shop. There is a full time nurse at the island's out-patient clinic, and a physician from Mali Losinj comes once a week or more often if needed. The only settlement on the island is divided into two parts: the older Gornje Selo (Upper village) was founded around the former Benedictine monastery of St. Nicholas from the 11th century; and the Donje Selo (Lower village). On Susak special attention must be paid to the famous wine and to the female folk-costume, which is very distinct because it has a very short skirt and is made in very garish colours. The best way to get to know the island is to walk around it. The track is 11 kilometers long and runs along the shore. Wherever you stop you can have a swim. It takes a little over three hours to tour the island. There are no venomous snakes on the island or any other danger, for that matter. All you need to take on your walk is something to quench your thirst along the way. If you come by car, you will have to leave it at the big parking lot in Mali Losinj, near the port from which the boat sails for Susak. Neither we, nor our guests, friends and acquaintances have never had any problems with cars left there. |
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Exactly opposite Valun, along the range of plateaus that rise on the central part of the island, and chained to the top of the hill is where the village Lubenice is situated, bravely resisting
storms and wind gusts. The Romans, therefore, named this place Hibernicia (meaning Winterly), building an unassailable fortress that rises on top of a 378m high cliff, sheltered from the east by a protective wall with two doors. Once there, the first impression you get is that you are on deck of a firmly anchored ship, carrying you into another time dimension. Traces of the village's glorious past are still clearly visible, such as the gun slits and the port - holes built in the fortress walls. It's enough just to climb on the short wall that encircles the city square to fell intoxicated, feeling like a seagull that freely glides over the tempestuous surface of the navy - blue sea. Concerts of classical music are being held here during the warm summer evenings in an atmosphere of magical concentration, and there is a multi - medial art center in the works. Standing next to the Church of St. Anthony , on the outskirts of the village, one notices the motel, which was formerly the bell - tower's atrium. There is another church nearby, the Parochial Church of the Holy Virgin Mary, which used to be a canonical seat. source tzg-cres.hr |
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Ilovik is the southernmost
inhabited island of the Losinj archipelago with the village of Ilovik
that has 170 inhabitants. The present day settlement originated about
200 years ago when farmers from Veli Losinj came there to settle permanently.
The position of Ilovik is very nice, it is situated in a small bay protected from the north by the islet of St. Peter on which there is the local cementery. The sea along the shore is shallow and not far from the village there is a sandy beach, as well as on St. Peter’s islet. Ilovik is said to
be the island of flowers because almost around every house there are
oleanders, roses, eucalyptuses and other flowers; the flowers on the
island are part of the islander’s way of life. |
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Located in the Northern
part of Adriatic Sea, island Unije is unique in it's climate and environmental
conditions, providing ideal place for vacations. For history of Unije
click here.Warm summers, mild winters and pleasant autumns and springs
make it ideal place for all recreational activities.
There are hiking places, sightseeing spots as well as historical land marks. The bay seen from the town of Unije stretches and forms beautiful lagoon with bamboo trees at the end of it, providing atmosphere of the southern seas. There are many hidden places for swimming and laying in the sun without civilization's noise or pollution. There are few tractors on the island and the ship comes two times a day. Along side with seaport there is a sport airport making it ideal for those wishing to came and go quickly. To came from Island of Mali Losinj it takes 5 minutes by plane and by ship it takes 2 hours. From Vrsar in Istria it takes 20 minutes. Also, you can came from any other surrounding airport. The island of Unije is praised by anyone that comes and visited it. Actually the population consists mainly of people from the continent that fall in love with this island. Throughout the year there is accommodation available for tourists visits. |
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Velike and Male Sarakane are situated between the
islands of Losinj, Susak, and Unija. Velike Sarakane are very thinly
populated, whereas Male Sarakane are uninhabited. For that reason, they
represent an ideal spot for all those who love silence, clear sea, and
hot sunshine. There you can also find some very nice and special diving
locations. |
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Krivica is a bay in the south of the island of Losinj,
oriented towards the West. Because of its position it is a perfect shelter
for all kinds of boats in case of bad weather; moreover, Krivica is
a nice place for trips, characterised by thick pine forest and warm
and clean water. |
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Kurile is a location between the bay of Artatore and
Cape Kurile, full of small bays and the right place for everyone who
loves solitude, silence, and clear sea. It can be reached by boat in
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