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The picturesque harbour of Veli Lošinj

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Night sky over the illuminated harbour and old town of the coastal village Veli Lošinj with the church of S. Antonio Abate, Lošinj, Kvarner Bay, Croatia

The island of Lošinj extends far into the Kvarner Bay on the Croatian Adriatic coast. Right in the south-east, almost at the end of the island, lies the picturesque town of Veli Lošinj. The old town, with its colourful house facades, is clustered around the natural harbour in a sheltered bay, surrounded by pine forests. The harbour entrance and old town are dominated by the massive nave of the parish church of S. Antonio Abate and its separate bell tower. Built in the 15th century, what we see today is the Baroque facade from the reconstruction at the end of the 18th century. Besides the architecture, the interior of the church is particularly worth seeing for its valuable paintings. Read more

Sunrise over Osoršćica and Lošinj

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View from Sv. Mikul Chapel on Osoršćica mountain of the sunrise over Lošinj island, Kvarner Bay, Croatia

Above Nerezine’s new bypass road, I leave the car, put on my backpack and headlamp. I set off into the cool air of the still dark night, following the trail marker (red and white circle) along stone walls that initially lead through macchia and pine forests up to the Osoršćica ridge. Read more

Abandoned Campsite on Lošinj Island

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Weathered and destroyed caravans on an abandoned campsite at Cikat Bay on Lošinj island, Kvarner Bay, Croatia

An abandoned campsite on Lošinj Island, in Croatia’s Kvarner Bay, recalls earlier times of camping holidays on the Adriatic coast. Neatly arranged rows of concrete foundations are laid out on a sloping site, in a fantastic location, with sea views and under the shade of old pine trees. Numerous abandoned, stripped, and rotting caravans still stand propped up on the foundations. Windows are smashed, curtains flutter through the empty openings, and smelly mattresses and torn-out interior parts lie inside. 

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