A Palace fit for Royalty in Istria

The Neighborhood

Villa Sivo enjoys a well-connected setting, with a range of amenities very close by. Just a few minutes’ walks away are several restaurants, meaning it couldn’t be easier to head out for an evening meal. An even greater choice of restaurants, cafés and bars are within a 10-minute drive, as are supermarkets and shops. Picturesque and calm Čikat Bay is right on your doorstep, with a stretch of pebble beach close by too. The largest town on the island, Mali Lošinj, is less than 10 minutes away by car. It’s a great place to enjoy a day out, with plenty to see and do. The main attraction is its natural harbour with a wide promenade for taking strolls. Colourful buildings line attractive squares, giving you the feeling that you could almost be in Italy! Visit the Museum of Lošinj to see a mix of Italian baroque and modern Croatian paintings. It’s housed inside beautiful 19th-century Fritzi Palace, so the exterior is almost as stunning as the artworks found on the inside. There’s also the Museum of Apoxyomenos. Here you can see a well-preserved statue dating back to Ancient Greek times that was found locally at the bottom of the sea in 1996. Lošinj is famous for its herbs, with over 1,000 known varieties calling this island home. Less than a 15-minute drive away from the villa is The Lošinj Aromatic Garden. Pick your herbs and plants while wandering around the rustic garden and taking in all the gorgeous scents around you. The friendly owner is there to tell you all about the garden, and there’s a small gift shop for buying some lovely natural products.