Sućuraj
A picturesque fishing village with impressive beaches and ancient history
DISCOVER
Discover everything Sućuraj has to offer
The lighthouse in Sućuraj was built in 1889 and it is still functional today. Located on the easternmost cape of the island of Hvar and one of the main landmarks of Sućuraj, the lighthouse is often photographed and is now decorated as an apartment that is rented out to tourists
According to legend, the court of the Illyrian queen Teuta was located in the Koščak-Oglavak locality next to Sućuraj. She ruled from 231 to 219 BC and fought against the Romans. In support of the legend is the preserved wall, known as “Teuta’s wall”, as well as numerous amphorae from sunken Roman galleys, found in the sea around Sućuraj. The presence of the Illyrians is also evidenced by the “Velika gomila” – an old Illyrian cemetery
Escape to your own
paradise
EXPERIENCE
In Sućuraj, treat your palate to seafood delicacies and indigenous wines, and then enjoy the activities offered by this untouched flower of the Mediterranean
Fishing tradition
The people of Sućuraj have always been known as excellent fishermen. There is a fleet of ten trawlers in the town, medium-sized fishing boats with deep trawl nets. This bag-shaped net is dragged by the ship along the seabed with the help of metal cables. The dragging lasts for several hours and it is called “kalada”. After that, with the help of a hydraulic winch, the net is lifted onto the ship. The catch is spread on the stern of the ship and sorted and stacked. This method of fishing is called trawling, and it is usually done from dawn to dusk. Sućuraj fishermen trawl the central and southern Adriatic, and their catch is sold in many Croatian cities and exported to neighboring countries
Rest your body and soul in the Mediterranean oasis, peace and quiet of the authentic Sućuraj. Get inspired by the beauty and enjoy top gastronomy, the flavours of which you will remember for the rest of your life
The length of the coastline in Sućuraj in kilometers
25
Hvar is the longest Croatian island, and Sućuraj is located right on its longest part, which reaches far south, close to the Makarska Riviera. Therefore, the coastline of Sućuraj is extremely long and totals slightly more than 25 kilometers
INFORMATIONS
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complete
Here are some suggestions on everything you need for a comfortable visit. Find activities to do and spend your time exactly as you prefer. If you need a place to stay, we prepared a handy list of hotels.
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