Mali Lošinj, the famous tourist destination on the Island of Lošinj, known as the “island of vitality”, is the Croatian candidate for the “Golden Flower of Europe” award. At the general assembly of the European Flower and Landscape Association in Dusseldorf, 24 of the most beautiful European cities and towns were chosen for the competition, and Mali Lošinj is one of them.Entering the race with 23 other European tourist destinations – which is in itself testimony to Lošinj being an extraordinarily attractive destination – means that Lošinj will be paid a visit by an international jury on June 23rd and 24th. Croatian destinations have received the award before.In 2007, Biograd received silver among 11 cities, and Primošten received gold among 12 European destinations. Last year, Novi Vinodolski was awarded with the “Silver Flower of Europe” in the town category, and Split, the host of the final award ceremony, received silver among the cities.

Croatia became a member of the European Flower and Landscape Association, which has its headquarters in Brussels, in 2003. The association aims at developing landscaping and sustainable development in towns and cities.

This year’s winners will be officially pronounced at the final ceremony in Cardiff, UK, from September 23rd to September 25th.

source www.croatia.hr