Losinj
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Our collection of luxury villas to rent on Losinj. We have stunning luxury villas on this beautiful island in Croatia.
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Situated in the northern Adriatic Sea, Losinj is a beautiful Croatian island popular for its lovely unspoilt bays, beaches, and lush green vegetation. With many walking trails and cycling paths, it offers plenty of scope for outdoor enthusiasts. The island is also known for its abundance of herbs, many with therapeutic aromatherapy properties.
Due to its strategic location between the Croatian mainland and Italy, Losinj has a fascinating history. Under Venetian rule from 1000 to 1358, it was then ruled by the Croatian-Hungarian kingdom for around 60 years, then returned to the Venetian Empire, under which it remained until the Empire’s fall in 1797. It subsequently became part of the Austrian Empire from 1814 until World War 1, then given to Italy in 1920 by the Treaty of Rapallo. Following World War 2, it became part of Yugoslavia, then finally part of Croatia when it declared independence in 1991.
The beautiful main town on the island, Mali Losinj, home to the two very special villas we feature, is set on a long natural harbour, centred around Cikat Bay, known for its sandy and pebble beaches, fringed by pine trees. With a very charming historic quarter, Mali Losinj is known for its imposing 19th-century sea-captains’ houses which line the seafront, as well as a good selection of restaurants and bars. It also home to the Church of St Martin, built between 1450 and 1490, and the Church of the Nativity of the Virgin, built in the first half of the 18th century. The latter contains paintings of the Virgin Mary by Venetian artist Vivarin. Other attractions here include the Museum of Lošinj, in the Fritzi Palace, with Italian baroque and modern Croatian paintings, and the Museum of Apoxyomenos with a 1st/2nd-century-B.C. bronze statue of an athlete, recovered from the sea.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our Lošinj portfolio includes elegant Austro-Hungarian villas with private gardens and sea views above the bay of Mali Lošinj. Villa Contessa luxury villa rental is one of the most exclusive holiday properties in Croatia, offering an unparalleled vacation experience on the idyllic island of Lošinj – celebrated globally as the Island of Vitality.
Lošinj rewards those with their own transport – its roads connecting the two main towns, hidden coves, and the wild southern tip are best explored with the freedom to stop at will. A private driver or water taxi is invaluable for evening dining and transfers to more secluded bays. We work with a small number of trusted local operators and can arrange dedicated transport for the duration of your stay.
The most convenient gateway is Rijeka Airport on the nearby island of Krk, around ninety minutes by road and bridge from Mali Lošinj. Regular catamarans also connect Lošinj to Rijeka and Zadar. A pre-arranged private transfer is the most seamless arrival – let us organise this ahead of your trip.
Mali Lošinj’s arc of colourful facades, pine-shaded promenade, and relaxed café culture reward an unhurried morning. Veli Lošinj, a short walk to the north, is smaller and more intimate with a quieter, more authentically Croatian character. The southern tip around Punta Križa is largely undeveloped and offers some of the most peaceful walking and swimming in the Kvarner Gulf.
The Apoksiomen Museum in Mali Lošinj houses one of the finest ancient bronzes in the world – a perfectly preserved Greek athlete recovered from the seabed in 1999. The Aromatic Garden above Mali Lošinj, celebrating the island’s long tradition as a health resort and its extraordinary botanical diversity, is a quietly rewarding stop.
Cres, connected by a short bridge to the north, offers dramatic cliff scenery and a resident griffon vulture colony for a rewarding full day. The uninhabited island of Susak, with its extraordinary sand dunes and unique dialect, is one of the more singular excursions in the Adriatic. We can arrange private boat charters and tailored itineraries for either.
Mali Lošinj’s harbour konobas are the place for fresh Kvarner scampi and scallops – among the finest seafood in Croatia. For the most considered meal on the island, Bora Bar combines confident modern cooking with one of the most beautiful terrace settings overlooking the harbour.
