25/10/2013

Rich in fertile land, but poor in water. Unije, Nia for the ancient Greeks, is the main island off the Lošinj coast, in the North Adriatic. It is surrounded by a sea abounding in fish, but has no natural harbours to protect the sailors against the winter mistral. Over the centuries, Unije has taught its inhabitants the delicate balance between exploiting and respecting natural resources

Photo: Ivo Danchev

Reportage: Francesco Martino

Editing: Davide Sighele

 

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