Sights on Cres and Lošinj: Mountain Villages, Towns and History
Cres and Lošinj are rich in history: mountain villages perched on steep cliffs, Venetian harbor towns and traces of antiquity. Here are the places you shouldn't miss.
Lubenice and Beli
Lubenice sits on a rock almost 400 meters above the sea and is one of the oldest villages on the island. From the church you have a wide view over the Adriatic. Beli in the north is a small village with old stone houses, and griffon vultures live in the area around it.
Cres Town and Osor
Cres Town has a sheltered harbor, Venetian buildings and a cozy old town. Osor lies at the narrow point between Cres and Lošinj and was an important town in antiquity. Today the village is a quiet open-air museum with sculptures and a cathedral.
Mali and Veli Lošinj
Mali Lošinj is the largest town on the islands, with colorful houses around a deep natural harbor. In the Apoxyomenos Museum you can see an ancient bronze statue that was found in the sea near Lošinj. Veli Lošinj is smaller and quieter, with a picturesque harbor and old captains' villas.
Frequently asked questions
What should you have seen on Cres?
The mountain village of Lubenice, the old town of Cres, historic Osor and the village of Beli.
What is the Apoxyomenos?
An ancient bronze statue of an athlete that was found in the sea near Lošinj. Today it stands in its own museum in Mali Lošinj.
How do you get from Cres to Lošinj?
By car over the swing bridge at Osor, which connects the two islands.