Municipality of Sućuraj: Beaches, Cycling Routes and History
Accommodation in Municipality of Sućuraj
Česminica in Sućuraj combines a shallow, sandy seabed with a shoreline that is partly pebbly and partly rocky; the beach has a café-bar and a shower. Bilina is on the northern side of Sućuraj, 500 metres from the town centre. From there, you can see the Makarska coast and the Biokovo mountains. The two beaches have distinct features: at Česminica, the shallow seabed and mixed shoreline define the setting, while Bilina has pebbles and rocks, along with views across the coast.
On Foot and by Bike
Sućuraj has more than 30 kilometres of routes for cycling, running and walking. The old footpaths run along the sea or over hills, as well as through forests and olive groves. They are used mainly for agriculture and fire prevention, and are increasingly used by people seeking recreation. Two cycling routes differ considerably in length and surface: the Sućuraj 700 loop is 17.8 kilometres long, starts in the centre and combines paved sections with off-road paths. The paved Lesina 712 cycling route is 174.2 kilometres long and passes through Sućuraj. This offers a choice between a shorter loop with varied surfaces and a much longer paved route. The surfaces of the routes may change.
Churches, Fortress and Traditions
Several buildings offer insight into Sućuraj’s history. Fortica Fortress was built in 1613. The Church of St George is mentioned as early as the 1331 Hvar Statute. Its cruciform floor plan and the statue of the saint slaying a dragon add architectural and visual details to the historical context. The surviving Church of St Anthony in Sućuraj was built in 1663. The Franciscan monastery dates from the 19th century and is considered the oldest surviving building in the town.
The lighthouse is also among Sućuraj’s historic buildings: it was built in 1889 on the easternmost cape of the island of Hvar. The lighthouse was built several centuries after Fortica; the two buildings thus represent different periods in the town’s history.
Bogomolje
Bogomolje has a small Baroque parish church dating from the 17th century. Jerkov dvor comprises an old house, a kitchen and a bread oven dating from 1898. A fossil collection is also kept in the house. Together, the church and the courtyard illustrate different aspects of the village: sacred architecture on the one hand, and living and everyday spaces, as well as a fossil collection, on the other.
The archaeological site of Koščak-Oglavak near Sućuraj is linked to a local legend: it is said to have been the site of the court of the Illyrian queen Teuta. A surviving wall is called “Teuta’s Wall”. Amphorae from sunken Roman galleys have been found in the surrounding sea. The connection with Queen Teuta is explicitly a legend.
Cuisine and Getting There
Recommended dishes in Sućuraj include grilled fish, octopus salad and Hvar-style mussels. Traditional spirits made here include Lozovača, Travarica, Mrtinovača and Rogačuša.
For your journey, the Jadrolinija ferry line connects Sućuraj with the Makarska Riviera via Drvenik; the crossing takes 30 minutes. As schedules are subject to change, check the service before your trip.
Discover more destinations: Sućuraj, Selca Kod Bogomolja, Bogomolje, Stari Grad, Municipality of Hvar, Municipality of Jelsa.
Go to the main travel overview: Hvar.
