Sućuraj – Beaches, Trails and History
Accommodation in Sućuraj
Sućuraj combines beaches in town, trails for a range of activities and a ferry connection to Drvenik. When planning your stay, beach conditions, preferred activities and travel arrangements can all be useful considerations. The town has two beaches with different features, as well as more than 30 kilometres of trails used for cycling, running and walking.
Beaches and trails in town
At Česminica Beach, the water is shallow over a sandy seabed. The shore is partly pebbly and partly rocky; there is also a café-bar and a shower. Bilina is a pebble and stone beach, about 500 metres from the town centre. You can reach it on foot through the old streets or by vehicle along the road towards Mlaska Bay.
When choosing a beach, you can weigh up these different features: Česminica is characterised by its shallow, sandy seabed, while Bilina offers a route from the town centre. The nature of the shore also differs between the two beaches.
On more than 30 kilometres of trails, you can cycle, run or walk. The trails run along the sea, over hills, through woodland and among olive groves. This lets you combine outdoor exercise with a variety of landscapes; use is not limited to a single activity. Conditions on individual trails may vary.
Activities on the water and by bike
Activities in Sućuraj include diving, spearfishing and fishing from the shore or a boat. Small boat rentals and locally guided fishing trips are also options. Availability may vary depending on the season and provider.
Across the wider destination of Općina Sućuraj, two cycling routes differ significantly in length and surface. The Sućuraj 700 loop starts in the centre of Sućuraj, is 17.8 kilometres long and combines paved sections with off-road trails. The paved Lesina 712 is 174.2 kilometres long and passes through Sućuraj. This means there is a loop with varied surfaces alongside a much longer paved route. Conditions on specific rides may change.
Getting there by ferry
The Jadrolinija ferry between Drvenik and Sućuraj connects the Makarska Riviera with eastern Hvar. The published crossing time is 30 minutes. Check the timetable and crossing time before travelling so you can factor the journey into your plans.
History across the wider destination of Općina Sućuraj
In Sućuraj, Fortica Fortress was built in 1613. The Church of St George is mentioned in the Hvar Statute of 1331; the surviving Church of St Anthony dates from 1663. The Franciscan monastery in Sućuraj dates back to the 19th century and is considered the oldest surviving building in the town. Together, these details point to different historical reference points: an early mention, specific construction dates and a surviving structure.
Bogomolje is also part of the wider destination of Općina Sućuraj. It is home to a small Baroque parish church dating from the 17th century. Jerkov dvor comprises an old residence, a kitchen and a bread oven dating from 1898; a fossil collection is kept in the house. Thus, the regional picture includes not only buildings in Sućuraj but also a historic complex in Bogomolje.
Another historical reference point is the Koščak-Oglavak site near Sućuraj. According to local legend, it is associated with the court of the Illyrian queen Teuta; a surviving wall is known as “Teuta’s Wall”. Amphorae from sunken Roman galleys have been found in the surrounding sea. The legend and the finds represent different kinds of historical tradition.
Discover more destinations: Selca Kod Bogomolja, Bogomolje.
Go to the wider travel overview: Općina Sućuraj.
