Mali Losinj

Mali Losinj port


Pines of Cikat Peninsula

Windsurfing on Cikat Bay

Mali Losinj is undoubtedly the major attraction of Losinj Island largely because of its stunning setting. Luxuriant Cikat bay is to the north of town while the conelike peak of Umpiljak rises over Mali Losinj's eye-catching port.

Accommodation

The flourishing shipbuilding industry of the 18th and 19th centuries was gradually replaced by tourism as Austrians and Hungarians flocked to Cikat bay for a sea & sun cure in the 19th centuries. They left a number of ornate villas in their wake, some of which are now hotels.

What to Do

The clear, blue sea and pine-scented air create an aura of healthy living which is what put Mali Losinj on the tourist map along with its sister town, Veli Losinj. The pine forest on Cikat peninsula is a cool and attractive place to cycle, stroll or jog. plus there are plenty of places to windsurf, stroll along the seaside promenade and sunbathe on the sandy beach of Cikat bay. Scuba diving is also good in the offshore waters.

What to See. 

No one comes to Mali Losinj for the cultural activities but there is a little more than just beautiful, relaxing scenery. Take a look at the graveyard around St Martin's Church with tombstones that provide a short history of the island. Particularly touching are the graves of children whose respiratory problems were not cured by Mali Losinj's breezes. There are also a few interesting art collections and fine works of art in the Church of the Nativity of the Virgin.

Tourist Information in Mali Losinj

The Mali Losinj tourist office (tel 051-231 884) is right on the harbour at Kapetana 29 and has some information on Veli Losinj and Cres Island.

Related Pages

Losinj Island 

Veli Losinj 

Accommodation on Losinj Island

Cres Island

Gulf of Kvarner

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