SUCURAJ, a village and small harbour in the cove of the same name, on the eastern part of the island of Hvar. Chief occupations include farming, viniculture, olive growing, fishing, fish processing and tourism. West of the village, on the northern coast of Hvar, there are many coves with sand beaches (Vela Mosevcica, Mlaska, Bristova, Pokrivenik, etc.). Sucuraj lies on the regional road; ferry port, connection with Drvenik.
Colonized probably in the mid-15th century. The Augustinian monks arrived here in 1573 and of their monastery only a part has been preserved. The fortification was erected by Venice in 1631. A picturesque square is in front of the Baroque church of St. Anthony (1664).
Many beaches in the bays, in the area of Sucuraj or in the nearer surrounding, make it possible for every guest to find his place under the sun. The bay Perna, 1,5 km away from the city Sucuraj and the bay Mlaska, 3 km away from it are unique rarities on the Adriatic Sea because of the fine sand on bottom of the sea, which cannot be found anywhere around. You have many types of recreation: day and night fishing, sailing , riding , bicycle, diving, the cultural summer with various events, in which the folk feast 'Ribarske noci' - 'Nights of the fishermen' stands as a special experience. The accommodation in Sucuraj is offered in mainly private houses and apartments. The campers find their place in the autocamp 'Mlaska', while the yachtsmen can stay in the little marina. Your arrival will be easier a: more pleasant with the excellent ferry connection to the coast on the relation Sucuraj - Drvenik.
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