Hidden Gem of Europe: a small village with a population of 857 people
Veli Lošinj is a tiny village in Croatia that boasts natural landscapes, blue-water beaches, and good food. It has been called one of the hidden gems of Europe.
Veli Lošinj is a village on the island of Lošinj with a small population of only 857 people. It was once an important port and fishing center, and now it is a tourist center known for aromatherapy. This was reported by express.co.uk.
European Best Destinations called it one of the continent's best-hidden gems, promising that a visit will make you fall in love with Croatia.
The travel website praised the village for its natural landscapes, blue-water beaches, and good food. It is hilly, with narrow streets, stone houses, and lots of greenery. There are several restaurants and attractions here, including the Luka Rovenska marina, the 15th-century Venetian Tower, and the Church of St. Anthony.
Lošinj, known as the "Island of Vitality," is located at the foot of Mount Kalvaria, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, and is a popular aromatherapy center.
Things to do here include walking or cycling along nature trails, visiting historic churches, or swimming in the sea at one of the area's beaches or bays. There are several hotels and villas on the island where visitors can stay.
The village has an average temperature of 27 degrees in summer and 8 degrees in winter. Lošinj can be reached by ferry from Rijeka, Pula, Zadar, Susak, etc. Flights can be taken to such Croatian airports as Pula, Rijeka, and Zadar.
Other hidden gems, according to European Best Destinations, are Rio Marina and Pietrapertosa in Italy and Torrevieja in Spain.