Cres-Losinj [antikvár]

INTRODUCTION Anyone who visits the islands of Ores and Losinj, who gets to know their countryside and their inhabitants,who makes short or long-lasting friendships, wants to keep on returning for years and for decades, to remain forever. This is the challenge of the Cres-Losinj group of islands, which attract, fascinate and captivate. Why does this happen? People have been coming to these islands since days of old During millenia of historical change some remained and some departed, but they left behind evidence of their presence and contributed to the great cultural heritage of the islands. An heritage that enriches, teaches and makes us want to explore every corner of these stone ships, to become a part of them, and the eternal lovers of their unique sea, sun and shore. That is the challenge that draws great numbers of modem nomads from the whole world to come and discover the Cres-Losinj archipelago, a treasury of excellence and beauty, the harmony of rock and sea, rich fragrant woods and its singular landmark. Lake Vrana. These beautiful islands offer their guests a warm and memorable visit, greeting them readily and with an open heart, intoxicating them and filling them with endless hopes and dreams. Thirty two islands, large and small, islands close to the mainland but far from everyday life, refreshing and relaxing islands that offer a welcoming haven to every well-meaning traveller. Islands exposed to wind and wave for millions of years, to campaigns known unknown, to excavation and destruction, to building and afforestation. Every day they grow more beautiful and more pliant, more cherished and more alluring, more sought after and more loved How to make these lines sufficiently beautiful and concise to show all this region meant and had, what it abounds in and wherein lies its attraction. Our effort is not the only nor can it be the final solution. We hope this book will be a challenge and an invitation to all the natives and visitors to Yugoslav islands to write even more beautiful monographs about them, monographs that will include new knowledge and fulfill new needs.