The largest of the islands close to Mali Lošinj, Unije has an undulating landscape that abounds with Mediterranean shrubs, pebble beaches and numerous coves and inlets. The island’s only settlement is a picturesque fishing village of gabled stone houses.

Travel agencies in Mali Lošinj sell excursions to Unije, while Jadrolinija has a passenger-only ferry that travels between Mali Lošinj and Unije (adult/child 16/8KN, 1½ hours) twice daily. A daily morning catamaran leaves Mali Lošinj for Rijeka and stops in Unije (20KN, 30 minutes) en route.


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1. Church of the Assumption

8.02 MILES

Completed in 1498, this large church has a rich Renaissance portal facing onto the main square. The baroque altar inside has relics of St Gaudentius, Osor…

2. Osor Archaeological Collection

8.06 MILES

On the main square in the 15th-century town hall, this outpost of the Lošinj Museum contains a collection of stone fragments, reliefs, ceramics and…

3. Susak

9.22 MILES

Tiny, car-free Susak i s a popular day trip from Mali Lošinj. A thick layer of fine sand blankets the underlying limestone, creating excellent beaches…

4. Fritzy Palace

12.85 MILES

The largest branch of the three-headed Lošinj Museum (the others are in Osor and Veli Lošinj), this grand mansion houses a trio of distinct collections: a…

5. Sea Turtle Rescue Centre

12.89 MILES

Small but extremely interesting, this centre is dedicated to rehabilitating injured sea turtles, most of which have been entangled in plastic or fishing…

6. Church of the Nativity

13.07 MILES

The parish church (built 1696–1775) towers over the town from the ridge. Inside are some notable artworks, including a painting of the Nativity by an 18th…

7. Garden of Fine Scents

13.45 MILES

This fragrant paradise on the southern edge of town has more than 250 native plant varieties plus 100 exotic species, all framed with gromače (traditional…

8. Lošinj Marine Education Centre

14.63 MILES

A companion piece to the practical conservation work of Blue World, this enlightening attraction aims to educate locals and visitors about the marine…