Trieste Mali Losinj Ferry

Trieste Guide

The city of Trieste is located in the north east of Italy and lies towards the end of a narrow strip of land between the Adriatic Sea and Slovenia, immediately south and east of Trieste. The city's history has been heavily influenced by its location at the head of the Gulf of Trieste, at the crossroads of Latin, Slavic and German cultures. The city has a number of theatres and has a thriving cultural scene for visitors to enjoy. The theatres in the city include the Opera Teatro Lirico Giuseppe Verdi, Politeama Rossetti, the Slovene Theatre in Trieste, the Teatro La Contrada and the Teatro Miela. A popular attraction in the city is the Castello Miramare which was built between 1856 and 1860 and is located on the waterfront around 8 km from the city. The castle's gardens are open to the public and contain a variety of trees and two ponds, one of which is noted for its swans and the other for its lotus flowers. There is also a Castle annex and a small chapel where a cross made from the remains of the 'Novara' is kept.

The port provides adequate facilities and public conveniences for passengers. The Stazione Marittima passenger terminal has a departures lounge, coffee shop, lavatories, a convenience store and public telephones. Ferry services from the port depart to Pula in Croatia and Igoumenitsa in Greece.

Mali Losinj Guide

The Croatian town of Mali Losinj is located in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County on the island of Losinj in the west of the country. The town is actually located at the base of a protected harbour on Losinj island's south east coast and is adorned with many fine examples of 19th century sea captain's houses that line the charming town's seafront. The ancient part of the town manages to retain an element of tranquillity even during the busy summer months and along with its pleasant climate and new hotels is a lovely place to visit. All of the hotels are located out of the town leading up from the harbour to Suncana Uvala in the south and Cikat to the south west. The 19th century saw the town really begin to grow when the rich of Vienna and Budapest began building luxurious hotels and villas in the town. Some of these lovely buildings remain although many of the hotels are modern buildings that are surrounded by pine forests that seem to surround the region's beaches and coves.

From the town's port, ferries depart to other destinations in Croatia and to Italy, including Venice.