Veli Losinj

Veli Losinj is a small town in a narrow, tapering bay on the island of Losinj. Its size is smaller than Mali Losinj, but also offers entertainment, sports fields and recreation in hotels and private accommodations. The island’s climate is pleasant throughout the year, and a specific is an old pine forest. Around the Losinj Island is living the colony of good dolphin, protected species that best speaks of the purity of the sea. Veli Losinj is a village close to the bay on the eastern coast of the southern part of the island of Losinj, 4 km southeast of Mali Losinj. Located at the foot of Mount St. John, decorated area and hilly landscape. It is recognizable for its beautiful homes and high luxurious villas and captains of powerful shipowners who decorated the beautiful gardens. The city resembles a big harmonious park, because of lush vegetation, which makes more than 80 different plant species.

Here is Veli Losinj located

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How to get to Veli Losinj

The connection to the mainland is by the ferry lines from Mali Losinj to Pula, Rijeka, Zadar, Brestova in Istria and Valbiska on the island of Krk.

Map of Veli Losinj

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Pictures of Veli Losinj

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  Veli Losinj and Rovenska bay

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  port at night

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  View on Marina

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  View on St. Anton

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  Chapel in Veli Losinj

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  Church

History of Veli Losinj

It was mentioned for the first time in 1398 as Velo Village. In the 15.Ct. here was built a tower, to defense the port and settlements from attacks of pirates. In the 17. century, a village has developed around the Veli Losinj Bay. The parish church of St. Anthony was built on the site of the first small church. In the 17. Ct. the old church was destroyed, and a new one was built, which is in 1774 renewed from the foundation, and it was built today’s magnificent baroque church. The church keeps the richest gallery of Italian masters on Kvarner islands. Near the port in Veli Losinj is the church of St. Mary Our Lady of the Angels from 1510. year, which was made in a baroque style. It keeps a valuable collection of paintings by Venetian masters.

Mali Losinj comes to the stagnation during the development of Veli Losinj. In Veli Losinj was built ship yard in which weer built sailing boats, and in Mali Losinj has started the construction of the shipyard, which will produce motor boats.

What to see in Veli Losinj

• Spa center Veli Losinj – located outside the town core, in garden full of exotic Mediterranean plants. At your disposal are kept walking, playground for children, combined handball, football, basketball and volley ball playground and table tennis.
• Rovenska – from 1856. the breakwater serves as protection against attack storm.
• The church of St. Nicholas – dates from the 15. century, and assumed that there were early signs in Veli Losinj
• The church of St. John – by which was named the mountain with a beautiful panoramic view of the Veli Losinj and Mali Losinj excursion path leads to the most southern part of the island of Losinj.

Excursions in the region of Veli Losinj

• There are organized frequent trips by boat on a sightseeing tour of dolphins. Around the island of Losinj lives a colony of good dolphin, protected species that best speaks of the purity of the sea.
• The best way to get to know the coast, small islands and beaches in an isolated bays is driving with a boat, which you can rent here.

Accomodations in Veli Losinj

Hotels in Veli Losinj

• Hotel Grbica Residence in Veli Losinj ***
• Hotel Punta in Veli Losinj ***
• Apartment Settlements Punta in Veli Losinj
• Hotel Saturn in Veli Losinj Tel. 051-236-352

Camping in Veli Losinj

in Mali Losinj

• Camping Cikat Mali Losinj
• Camping Poljana Mali Losinj

in Nerezine

• Camping Lopari Nerezine
• Camping Preko Mosta Nerezine
• Camping Rapoca Nerezine

Small camps in the region of island Losinj

• Camping Kredo Mali Losinj

Private accomodations in Veli Losinj

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Weather in Veli Losinj

Below you see the current weather forecast for Veli Losinj. The climate table of Veli Losinj tells you which temperatures can be expected for each month.

Current weather in Veli Losinj and a 7-day weather forecast for Veli Losinj

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Climate in Veli Losinj

Sports & leisure opportunities in Veli Losinj

In sports and recreational facilities Veli Losinj is the number one of tennis, miniature golf, sailing, diving and sport fishing. It also offers cruise archipelago, as well as many sporting activities such as underwater diving in most interesting locations in the Adriatic Sea. Every day on the beaches, you can attend matches of volleyball on the beach and have a good fun. At the airport periodically organize competitions parachuting, and in the vicinity is a riding club.

Numerous hiking trails have their starting point in Veli Losinj.

• From Veli Losinj to the chapel of St. Ivan
• From the Cape Veli Losinj Kornu (about 2 hours)

Numerous cross paths lead to the coves south of Veli Losinj. Question tourist agencies in Veli Losinj!

Sport Center “PUNTA” – is located on the beach in Veli Losinj, near the entertainment center of the hotel Punta.

The center offers you:

• Wakeboard School

• Bananas and tubes and

• Canoe rental at

Working hours: every day from 10 to 19 o’clock

cliff jumping

• Cliff harbor entrance of Veli Losinj

Where to eat in Veli Losinj

In the small port of Rovenska / Veli Losinj is a small restaurant. Guests who have come here for many years, confirm a good quality of food and a friendly staff.
In many restaurants and taverns are offering domestic and international specialities.

• Restaurant GRBICA,
• Tavern KALICA,
• MARINA Inn,
• Tavern MOL,

Beaches in Veli Losinj

Beaches and bays in Veli Losinj can be reached by the church of St. Anton’s path to the port Rovenska along the sea.

There are many swimming terraces and bays with clear water, which is also suitable for snorkeling.

• Hotel beach Punta in Punta- beaches awarded with the Blue Flag.

Nightlife and entertainment in Veli Losinj

All those who seek entertainment and night life can be set out in one of the night bars where the fun lastes until an early morning.
There are some smaller cafes and bars in Veli Losinj. For more fun set out to Mali Losinj.

Cultural events in Veli Losinj

• Blues night
• Country night

The best known cultural and entertainment events, however, are being held in neighboring Mali Losinj.

Videos of Veli Losinj

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