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<\/div>\nThese are the key ingredients that give Lo\u0161inj Island, Croatia, its name of the \u2018Healing Island\u2019, with its unrivaled air quality that creates a pristine environment promoting restoration and relaxation.<\/p>\n
Celebrating 140 years of tourism, Lo\u0161inj has long been a favorite European<\/a> destination, with its special micro-climate attracting emperors and the nobility of the Austro-Hungarian Empire to today\u2019s discerning traveler. Lo\u0161inj Hotels & Villas has a portfolio of the finest five-star hotels and private villas, with an exquisite balance of embodying the island\u2019s aristocratic history while engaging the benefits of Lo\u0161inj\u2019s environment in a luxurious experience that promotes overall well-being.<\/p>\n Its combination of clean air, optimum humidity, temperature, saturation of sea salt particles, and essential oils, ensures Lo\u0161inj\u2019s environment harnesses the power of nature to deliver natural healing therapies, the inspiration for the spas at Hotel Bellevue and Boutique Hotel Alhambra. The multi-award-winning Bellevue Spa Clinic has revolutionized the concept of wellness<\/a> by curating a delightful ecosystem of innovative treatments, such as chromotherapy, cryotherapy, hydrotherapy, and the signature Sea-Tox program.<\/p>\n\n This immersive detox program promotes the body\u2019s self-cleansing through detoxifying food and drink, movement-driven activities, and spa treatments using state-of-the-art medical technology. By tapping into the properties of pure and highly saline saltwater, enhanced by minerals and plankton, a wide array of health benefits can be felt, including the improvement of organ function, balancing hormones, alleviating inflammation, and increasing energy.\u00a0<\/p>\n It is unusual to have a destination\u2019s history epitomized in a hotel, yet at Boutique Hotel Alhambra, it is a given. At Alhambra Cube Spa, guests are welcomed by a bygone ritual, the Kurhaus Inhalation Bar. In 1892, the Kurkomission launched an outpost on Lo\u0161inj for those seeking a wellness retreat, with a key practice being breathing in fine mists of seawater and medicinal aerosols. Nowadays, guests are invited to breathe in an aroma of seawater and essential oils using a traditional, Victorian inhalation jug, instantly relaxing the muscles.\u00a0<\/p>\n The enhancement of healthy well-being is not only found in a spa but also in a restaurant. As Virginia Woolf noted: \u201cOne cannot think well, love well, or sleep well, if one has not dined well.\u201d This commitment to healthy and nutritious food is a priority at Lo\u0161inj Hotels & Villas, as is constant innovation to keep tastebuds tantalized. At Hotel Bellevue, Bava Innovation has an annual theme curated by the hotel\u2019s talented culinary team, with this year\u2019s culinary concept of Greek cuisine created by Michelin-st<\/a>a<\/a>rred<\/a> Chef Thanos Feskos. Under the guidance of this renowned guest chef, a Mediterranean gastronomic journey honors centuries-old culinary traditions while embracing modern techniques and the finest local ingredients. For another unforgettable culinary venture, the Michelin-Plate Matsunoki Restaurant offers Japanese-Mediterranean delights, from sushi and sashimi to a delightfully light matcha souffl\u00e9.\u00a0<\/p>\n Guests staying at Hotel Bellevue are welcome to stroll for three minutes down the \u010cikat Bay promenade to experience the sheer beauty of Boutique Hotel Alhambra. Here, the delectable food adventure continues to enthrall at Alfred Keller Restaurant. Awarded one Michelin-star and the prestigious Gault & Millau Plaque with four chef hats, the ever-changing menu embraces sustainable sourcing and can be paired with any of 610 national and international fine wines in the excellent cellar.<\/p>\n\n Despite being viewed as a \u201crelatively unknown island\u201d, it is little wonder that Lo\u0161inj is considered an important destination for those seeking exploration of Croatia. This gloriously forested slice of island paradise has a plethora of activities and excursions, including the one-of-a-kind Apoxyomenos Museum. Specifically built to house one single exhibit, the Museum of Apoxyomenos is home to The Athlete of Croatia, a world-renowned 6ft 3in bronze sculpture most likely created in the 2nd or 1st century BC. Accidentally found by a diver off the coast of Lo\u0161inj in 1996, the sculpture is one of the best preserved and one of the few remaining Greek bronze sculptures from the Hellenistic period.\u00a0<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/06\/03_Alhambra_Lobby2copy-2560x1922.jpg\")
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