Island Losinj

 

The island of Lošinj is lower, indented, more forested and populated than the island of Cres; it begins with Osoršćica massif in the north and ends with Umpiljak and Sveti Ivan hills.

The southern part of the island of Lošinj is cultivated and covered with old olive groves and vineyards. Most of its old terraces are now overgrown with macchia and pine woods cover the lower areas.

At the end of the 19th century thanks to Prof. Ambroz Haračić and the initiative of some people with a clear vision of the future, the vast rocky terrain around Mali and Veli Lošinj was forested. Today, these dense pine forests are a symbol of the island of Lošinj and have a priceless value for its tourist development.

The Lošinj Archipelago includes the island of Lošinj (74.68 km2), and smaller islands: Unije (16.77 km), Ilovik (5.88 km), Susak (3.76 km), Vele Srakane (1.17 km) and numerous small uninhabited islands that are pristine oases for relaxation and swimming. The main features of the Lošinj climate are mild winters and pleasant summers.

The island is located far enough from the mainland so the sea has the dominant influence. Sea temperatures throughout the autumn and winter months and in early spring are higher than air temperatures. The pronounced maritime climate is also reflected in the alleviation of the oppressive summer heat, and Mali Lošinj has considerably fewer days with a maximum temperature above 25° C.

 

 

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