Municipality of Sućuraj: Cycling routes, coast and cultural heritage

In Sućuraj, you’ll find beaches, more than 30 kilometres of trails for cycling, running and walking, as well as churches and Fortica Fortress. The coastline offers a variety of conditions: at Česminica, a shallow, sandy seabed and a shore that is partly pebbly and partly rocky are accompanied by a café-bar and a shower. Bilina is 500 metres from the town centre; from there, you can see the Makarska coast and the Biokovo mountain range. Another defining connection is the Jadrolinija ferry via Drvenik to the Makarska Riviera.

To find your way around the destination, you can visit the location pages for Selca Kod Bogomolja, Bogomolje and Sućuraj. For comparison with other destinations, you can also visit the Municipality of Jelsa, the Municipality of Hvar and Stari Grad.

If you’d like to explore the area by bike, you can choose from routes with different descriptions and surfaces. The Sućuraj 700 circular route is 17.8 kilometres long and combines paved sections with off-road trails. The paved Lesina 712 cycling route passes through Sućuraj and is 174.2 kilometres long in total. In addition, Sućuraj has more than 30 kilometres of trails for cycling, running and walking. These figures describe different offerings; in particular, the two cycling routes differ considerably in length and surface.

You can also experience the landscape in different ways on foot: old footpaths run along the sea or over hills, passing through forests and olive groves. They are increasingly popular with people seeking recreation.

Česminica in Sućuraj has a shallow, sandy seabed. The shore is partly pebbly and partly rocky; a café-bar and a shower are also among its described features. By contrast, Bilina is characterised by its pebble-and-rock beach. The beach is on the north side of Sućuraj, 500 metres from the town centre, and offers views of the Makarska coast and the Biokovo mountain range.

Perna Bay is considered a beach in Sućuraj with turquoise water, a large shallow area and a sandy seabed. The coastal spots mentioned therefore differ not only in location, but also in shore conditions and beach profile. If the type of seabed matters to you, you can take these features into account when making your choice.

Fortica Fortress in Sućuraj was built in 1613. The Church of Saint George is mentioned as early as the Hvar Statute of 1331. Its cruciform floor plan and a statue of Saint George slaying a dragon give it a distinctive architectural and visual character. The surviving Church of Saint Anthony was built in 1663. The Baroque Church of Saint Anthony of Padua contains the town’s oldest painting: it depicts Saint Paschal, Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Saint Roch.

The Sućuraj lighthouse, built in 1889, stands at the easternmost cape of Hvar Island. Koščak-Oglavak near Sućuraj also links history with local tradition: according to local legend, the site is associated with the court of the Illyrian queen Teuta. A surviving wall known as “Teuta’s Wall” is said to be located there. Amphorae from sunken Roman galleys have been found in the surrounding sea.

Bogomolje is home to a small Baroque parish church dating from the 17th century. Jerkov dvor comprises an old dwelling, a kitchen and a bread oven dating from 1898. A fossil collection is also kept in the house. These places each have their own character: in addition to sacred architecture, Jerkov dvor offers a glimpse into a historic home and its furnishings.

Recommended dishes in Sućuraj include grilled fish, octopus salad and mussels prepared Hvar-style. Traditional spirits made there include Lozovača, Travarica, Mrtinovača and Rogačuša. The local fishing fleet comprises ten trawlers; the trawling technique is called “kalada”. The Vujnović Winery is noted as having a wine shop where you can taste wine. When choosing what to try locally, the dishes, drinks and wine offer a distinctive culinary focus alongside cycling routes, the coast and culture.

The Jadrolinija ferry line connects Sućuraj via Drvenik to the Makarska Riviera; the crossing takes 30 minutes. If your trip includes this connection, factor the crossing time into your plans. This specific connection provides a practical reference point for placing Sućuraj in the context of a trip to the Makarska Riviera.

How long is the Sućuraj 700 circular route?

The circular route is 17.8 kilometres long and combines paved sections with off-road trails.

Which beaches are in Sućuraj?

The beaches mentioned include Česminica, Bilina and Perna Bay. They differ in features including seabed and shore conditions.

How long does the ferry crossing from Sućuraj to Drvenik take?

The Jadrolinija crossing via Drvenik to the Makarska Riviera takes 30 minutes.

For the main travel overview: Hvar.