Mali Losinj - island of vitality The island was given the name mainly because of its flora and fauna , indigenous , of which he was a lot of herbs . Because of the beneficial climate, Mediterranean climate, beautiful walks, many tourists come back . Mali Losinj was first mentioned 4000 years ago but developed only in the 19th century , when it was the second most important port on the Adriatic . Lošinj were known and respected ship builders in Europe and signs of tourism started with health tourism , specifically when the Austro - Hungarian Empire declared a health resort when the Austro-Hungarian aristocracy built numerous villas . The historical legacy is the most telling Fritzy palace , tower in Veli Losinj , sculpture Greek athlete Apoxiomen , and many... read more