Island Losinj

The area of the island is 24.7 sq. kilometers, the coast is very indented, and the highest point is Televrina (589 m) on Osorščica. It is separated from Cres by 11 meters wide artificial channel (with a bridge) called the Osor Defile. The island has gentle Mediterranean climate, rich evergreen vegetation and well sheltered coves. There are five larger settlements: Nerezine, Sv. Jakov, Čunski, Mali and Veli Lošinj. All settlements are mutually well connected by the road net. The island of Lošinj used to be important in maritime affairs and ship building, and today it is developed tourist center. Mali and Veli Lošinj were already in 1892 proclaimed the health resort. There is also an international airport for smaller airplanes.
The island has been inhabited since prehistoric times (the hillforts on hills). The name Lošinj was for the first time mentioned in historical sources in 1384 (Isola di Lussin). In the 18th and 19th century, trade, ship building and maritime affairs intensively developed. 

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