About Losinj
The island of Lošinj is situated on the north of the Croatian Adriatic in the Kvarner bay.
The picturesque town Mali Lošinj is situated in a long bay protected from winds, on the south-west coast of island Lošinj.
Rich Mediterraneanvegetation, pinewood, cypress, palm and olive straight to the seashore and beaches.
Because of mild Mediterranean climate, clear and limpid sea, Mali Lošinj was in 1892 proclamated as a healty climate resort. With its 2600 solar hours yearly, without foggy days, Mali Lošinj offers a pleasant vacation all over the year.
Arrival
By car:
From Trieste (Italy):
* Pasjak border crossing - Opatija - Brestova ferry harbour - Porozina (mainland - island of Cres)
From Ljubljana (Slovenia):
* Rupa border crossing - Rijeka - island of Krk (bridge) - Valbiska ferry harbour - Merag (island of Krk - island of Cres)
* Rupa border crossing - Rijeka - Opatija - Brestova ferry harbour - Porozina (mainland - island of Cres)
From Zagreb (Croatia):
* Rijeka - island of Krk (bridge) - Valbiska ferry harbour - Merag (island of Krk - island of Cres)
Drawbridges:
There are two drawbridges on the island, which are lifted twice a day for passage of vessels:
* OSOR: 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
* PRIVLAKA: 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.
By bus:
Croatia has a quality and well developed national network of bus lines and schedules, reaching all the way to the smallest towns on the coast. Bus line Rijeka – Mali Lošinj operates on daily basis, few times a day, line Zagreb – Mali Lošinj two times a day, and in summer season there is a direct line from Ljubljana as well.
For more info please visit web sites:
* Autotrans
* Bus-station Zagreb
* Bus-station Ljubljana
By boat:
Ferry: "VALBISKA (Krk) - MERAG (Cres)" & "BRESTOVA (Istria) - POROZINA (Cres)"
The ride takes around 20 minutes. Tickets are bought on the spot, no reservations.
Catamaran "Mali Lošinj – Rijeka – Mali Lošinj"
Catamaran "Mali Lošinj – Pula – Zadar"
Ferry "Zadar – Mali Lošinj – Zadar"
Ferry schedule:
* Jadrolinija
By plane:
Lošinj Airport is qualified for national and international traffic.
Panoramic and taxi flight options. The airport is 6 km from the town of Mali Lošinj.
* Losinj Airport
More info on the website of the Tourist Board of Lošinj:
www.tz-malilosinj.hr