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Sućuraj

Split-Dalmatia, Croatia · Europe

About Sućuraj

Sućuraj works well as a base: 25 minutes from Gradac, 26km from Biokovo Road to Sveti Jure.

Sućuraj is a town located in Split-Dalmatia, Croatia. With a population of 293, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Sućuraj sits in Croatia, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Zagreb time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Sućuraj to your route.

About Sućuraj

Sućuraj is the smallest town on the island of Hvar in the Croatian part of the Adriatic Sea, 3 nmi (5.6 km) from the Dalmatian coast and 77 km from the town of Hvar. In Sućuraj, tourism and fishing are the primary economic activities. The town is the official centre of the eastern part of the island of Hvar. The

Read more island of Hvar has a Mediterranean climate, including a high percentage of sunny days. Sućuraj is one of the sunniest and hottest places on the island, with more than 2700 hours of sunshine per year. Around the centre of the town, there are two beaches, Cesminica and Bilina. Sućuraj is typically accessed via ferryboat from Drvenik on the Makarska riviera.

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Where is Sućuraj located?

Sućuraj is located in Split-Dalmatia, Croatia, Europe. The coordinates are 43.1253 latitude, 17.1861 longitude.

What is the population of Sućuraj?

Sućuraj has a population of approximately 293 people, making it a town in Croatia.

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Quick Information

Population
293
Continent
Europe
Country
Croatia
Region
Split-Dalmatia
Timezone
Europe/Zagreb
Coordinates
43.1253, 17.1861

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Croatia

Police
192
Ambulance
194
Fire
193
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

HAK roadside assistance: 1987.

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Worth the detour from Sućuraj

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Korčula

A walled medieval island town claimed as the birthplace of Marco Polo, with a fishbone street pattern and dense Venetian architecture.

19 km · about 20 min drive

beach

Makarska

A lively coastal resort town set beneath the dramatic Biokovo mountain backdrop with a beautiful horseshoe-shaped harbor and pebble beaches.

23 km · about 25 min drive

bridge

Pelješac Bridge

A sweeping 2.4km cable-stayed span linking southern Dalmatia and bypassing Bosnia's coastal strip.

26 km · about 30 min drive

famous road

Biokovo Road to Sveti Jure

Croatia's highest paved road corkscrews from the Makarska Riviera to the 1,762 m summit of Sveti Jure, with a glass Skywalk and views across the Adriatic to Italy on clear days.

26 km · about 30 min drive

waterfall

Kravice Waterfalls

A stunning 25-meter-high tufa waterfall on the Trebižat River, often called Bosnia's little Niagara.

34 km · about 40 min drive

waterfall

Kravica Waterfall

A wide tufa cascade on the Trebižat river dropping about 25 metres into a bathing pool, with a car park and shuttle down from the rim.

34 km · about 40 min drive

natural wonder

Hvar Lavender Fields

Fragrant purple lavender fields blanketing the interior of Hvar island, blooming spectacularly in June and July.

42 km · about 50 min drive

national park

Mljet National Park

A lush green island paradise with saltwater lakes, a Benedictine monastery on an islet, and pristine Mediterranean forests.

42 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Sućuraj

  • 26 kmPelješac BridgeA sweeping 2.4km cable-stayed span linking southern Dalmatia and bypassing Bosnia's coastal strip.
  • 26 kmBiokovo Road to Sveti JureCroatia's highest paved road corkscrews from the Makarska Riviera to the 1,762 m summit of Sveti Jure, with a glass Skywalk and views across the Adriatic to Italy on clear days.
  • 49 kmVidova GoraAt 778 m the highest peak on any Adriatic island, reached by a paved road across Brač: the summit drops straight to Zlatni Rat beach far below, with Hvar and the open sea beyond.
  • 56 kmStari Most, MostarA rebuilt 16th-century Ottoman arch bridge over the Neretva, the centrepiece of a UNESCO-listed old town with paid parking nearby.
  • 74 kmDalmatian Coast RoadA gorgeous Adriatic coastal highway running through Croatia past walled cities, islands, and crystal-clear turquoise waters.
  • 75 kmNeretva Canyon at JablanicaA deep river canyon followed by the M17 between Konjic and Mostar, passing the wartime Bridge on the Neretva museum site.

Driving in Croatia

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.52/litre
Motorway tolls
~€8.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

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