Losinj – island of vitality
Cres and Losinj are two Adriatic islands linked by an isthmus – a thin ribbon of rock running for 99 km alongside the mainland, and there are often treated as a single entity. One theory of their origin goes back to Greek mythology, the legend of the Argonauts. Back in the 3rd century BCE, Jason and the Argonauts were busy fleeing from the Colchians who wanted to get their hands on the prestigious Golden Fleece.
According to ancient legend, their flight brought them to the Kvarner region. Perfidious Medea, who was in love with Jason, guided her brother, Apsyrtos, to her lover’s hideout. But Jason outwitted Apsyrtos and killed him. Medea subsequently cut his body into several pieces and scattered them into the sea, whereupon they were then miraculously transformed into a cluster of islands.
With around 2600 hours of sunshine a year, the island of Lovinj has become a popular destination for Slovenian, German and Italian tourists in the summer months. There are numerous newly built hotels, which are continually being upgraded with new facilities. Some of them already boast four stars, offering Wellness Centre programs and swimming pools with heated sea water, while others are transformed into smaller family hotels and guest houses. Give your family an unforgettable holiday, enjoy entertainment programmes for all ages, relax and forget your worries in magical settings and island fragrances.
