The island has around 2600 hours of sunshine a year. For this reason the island has become a popular summer destination for Slovenian, German and Italian tourists.
Towns and villages
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Map of Lošinj
- 1 Mali Lošinj — despite its name it's the biggest town on the island, with about 7500 people (2023)
- 2 Veli Lošinj
— known as a tourist and aromatherapy centre, it home to about 860 people (2023)
Other destinations
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The island is connected with the island of Cres by a moveable bridge.
- 1 Osorski most (Moveable bridge in Osor). The bridge is opened every day at 09:00 and 17:00 to let the boats through.
There is another moveable bridge at the only road which connects Mali Lošinj and Veli Lošinj with the northern part of the island and hence the island of Cres.
- 2 Most Privlaka (Privlaka) (just at the north of Mali Lošinj at the locality of Privlaka). The bridge is opened every day at 09:00 and 18:00.
Get around
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[edit]- Youth Hostel Veli Lošinj, Kaciol 4, 51551 Veli Lošinj (behind restaurant Mozart in the harbour), ☏ +385 51 236 234. Check-out: 10:00. The only Hostelling International hostel on the island. It is located in Veli Lošinj, a 10-min bus ride from Mali Lošinj (where ferries and catamarans reach the island). Friendly staff. Price includes breakfast. Free internet.
Stay safe
[edit]Go next
[edit]- Mali Lošinj - city in Croatia
- Unije - island