Welcome to pages of the small
town Sucuraj. Here you can get many information about Sucuraj, a place on the
east cape of the island of Hvar (central Dalmatia, Croatia). You can visit
our gallery with 1387 photos, read about the history and present days of the
town, find accommodation and, of course, find
out where we are and how to reach us.
Sucuraj is a picturesque small
town. People mostly live from fishing and tourism. It has very coasy
climate, beautiful beaches and meditarian vegetation that attract tourists.
Sucuraj exists more than
2300 years. History of Sucuraj is very interesting (Illyrians, Rome, Venice,
France, Austro-Hungary…). Witnesses of Sucuraj history are lots of written
historical documents and statues.
Sucuraj is situated on the
east cape of the island Hvar (Dalmatia, Croatia), 3NM far from the coast. To
Sucuraj You can come by ferry from Drvenik on the Makarska Riviera.
Island Hvar is the longest
(68 km) and sunniest Croatian island and one of the most beautiful islands
in the world. The first inhabitants of Hvar island were Neolithic people
who established trade links between Hvar and the eastern shores of the
Mediterranean. The Hvar Culture lasted from 3500 to 2500 BC. In AD 925 the
island of Hvar was incorporated into the Medieval Croatian state under the
crown of King Tomislav.Hvar is important to the
history of Croatia as it was one of the centers of Croatian literature
during the Renaissance.
The biggest places on the island of Hvar are: the town of Hvar, Stari Grad,
Jelsa, Sucuraj and Vrboska. The island Hvar is famous for its pleasant
climate, virgin nature and historical sights. Hvar is also one of the most
famous winemaking zones in Croatia.
