Island Losinjf

The area of the island is 24.7 sq. kilometers, the coast is very indented, and the highest point is Televrina (589 m) on Osoršcica. 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, Cunski, 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.