Municipality of Sutivan

• Likva is Sutivan’s only sandy beach; Tatinja is the dog beach.
• The Lungomare runs along the eastern side from Mirca to Vičja luka Bay in the west.
• Local points of interest include historic buildings, traditional celebrations and protected natural areas.

The beaches are distinguished by their designated type: Likva is the only sandy beach, while Tatinja is designated as a dog beach. If you are choosing a beach based on whether you want sand or a place to visit with your dog, these details can help guide you.

The Lungomare stretches from Mirca on the eastern side to Vičja luka Bay in the west. There is also a rest stop for cyclists along the existing coastal walking trail between Sutivan and Mirca.

The Maestral Trail starts in Sutivan and, after a short ride, leads to the sandy cove of Likva. It connects a starting point in town with a specific beach destination. The Tramuntana Trail, by contrast, starts in the centre and heads south towards St. Roko Hill. If you want to include different destinations in your cycling plans, you can distinguish between these described routes.

Levanat is also one of Sutivan’s themed cycling routes, although no specific route is given here. The three names therefore represent different cycling options, but only the starting points and destinations for Maestral and Tramuntana are described.

The historic centre is protected as a cultural monument under Croatian law. A distinctive historic street surface can be found on Put crikve: it is Sutivan’s only surviving authentic Kongul street and is paved with round pebbles. The Kavanjin mansion was built between 1690 and 1705. The Latin inscription “OSTIVM NON HOSTIVM” is located on the southern doorpost of the Kavanjin summer house.

Other historic buildings include the tower of the former windmill belonging to the Ilić family and the votive church of Saint Roch on St. Roko Hill. The mill tower dates from the early 19th century and is considered the best-preserved of the 125 wheat mills that were operating on Brač around 1800. The votive church was built in 1635. Underground tombs known as catacombs lie near the church and are a rarity on Brač. The former mill can be visited only by prior arrangement with the owner.

The Japjenka at Timunić beach is another example of traditional building methods: this rare, partially preserved dry-stone structure was used to produce lime for building stone houses. Small artefacts from the ancient shipwreck, including a bone gaming die, are on display in the public library. There is also an interactive kiosk on Sutivan’s waterfront with content about the underwater shipwreck interpretation project.

Golo brdo is the highest point in the Municipality of Sutivan. From there, you can enjoy views of the mainland and, when visibility is good, of Hvar, Vis, Sveti Andrija, Brusnik and Jabuka. Views of the islands are explicitly dependent on good visibility.

The Natura 2000 marine area from Sutivan to Stipanska Lagoon is part of an ecological network that is important for protecting endangered species and habitats. Vela Lokva lies in the southwestern part of the municipality and is also protected by the Natura 2000 network. It has a picnic area with tables and benches, as well as opportunities to relax, meditate and observe wildlife at the ponds.

Another distinctive feature is Lokvice, Sutivan’s largest Gustirda—a structure for collecting water. Before Brač was supplied with water from the Cetina River, it was an important source of drinking water for the town.

Sutivan Municipality Day is held on 24 June and is traditionally marked with folk and church celebrations. Other important religious celebrations include the parish feast on 15 August and the Fiera of Saint Roch on 16 August. If you are interested in these events, you can take these set dates into account when planning your trip.

On 4 August 2026, a monument to the emigrants of Brač and Dr. Antonio Rendić Ivanović was erected in the central public park. During the Sutivan Summer Festival, the courtyard of the Kavanjin summer house serves as a performance venue. Sutivan is also known for the summer extreme sports festival “Vanka Regule”. One of the town’s most significant dishes is “Artičoke s bobom”.

To compare other municipality pages, you can also visit the Municipality of Milna, the Municipality of Selca, the Municipality of Bol, the Municipality of Pučišća, the Municipality of Nerežišća and the Municipality of Supetar. The page for the namesake town of Sutivan offers another place to start exploring.

Which beach in Sutivan is sandy?

Likva is the only sandy beach among Sutivan’s beaches.

Which beach is Sutivan’s dog beach?

Tatinja is designated as Sutivan’s dog beach.

Can you visit the former mill?

It can be visited only by prior arrangement with the owner.

When are the important religious celebrations held?

The parish feast is celebrated on 15 August and the Fiera of Saint Roch on 16 August.

For the broader travel overview: Brač.