Sućuraj

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The small harbour of Sućuraj lies at the extreme E tip of the island of Hvar in Croatia, on the S side of the cape of the same name and just over two miles SW of the mainland ferry terminal and fishing harbour of Drvenik. The setting is spectacular, being only a few miles from the 1762 metre high mountain of Biokovo on the mainland.

For years, Sucuraj was just a stopping off point for the car ferries and a sleepy fishing port, but with the installation of wooden catwalks and laid moorings the harbour is now much more yacht-friendly, albeit still not heavily frequented by yachts – just the occasional flotilla. As the only harbour of any size in the E half of Hvar Island, it is a handy port of call before heading to the mainland harbours of Makarska or Ploce. Shelter is good in all but strong E or SE winds, which send in a very uncomfortable swell.

Charts

British Admiralty	1574
Croatian	MK20
Imray	M26 (Split to Dubrovnik)

Weather

See Croatia.

Passages

See Croatia.

Communication

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Navigation

There are no dangers in the immediate approach to Sucuraj, other than the ferries to and from Drvenik, which use the harbour several times a day, and some rocky shallows inshore towards the E side of the entrance. Depths in the harbour range from 7.0 metres at the entrance to 3.0 - 4.0 metres on the quays. Shelter in the harbour is good in all but strong E or SE winds.

Entrance

Hvar (town) is the nearest summer port of entry. At other times of year, Split or Korcula are the nearest year-round ports of entry.

Berthing

Following the installation of a wooden L-shaped catwalk immediately W of the ferry quay, yachts are now berthed stern or bows-to on the S section of the catwalk (where there are eight laid moorings) or alongside on the W section (where there is space for two yachts alongside). The catwalk is equipped with stout stainless steel mooring rings and black fenders along its entire length. Depths are 3.0 - 4.0 metres, the deeper water being nearer the ferry quay. Note that the lines to the mooring blocks are very long and therefore descend at a shallow angle; this needs to be borne in mind when departing.

It is no longer advisable to moor along the breakwater as this is heavily used by regular tripper boats. In any case, you will be directed where to berth by one of the two female harbour mistresses.

Anchorages

None.

Amenities

Facilities
Water	stanchions on the catwalk and others on the quays
Electricity	stanchions on the catwalk and others on the quays
Toilets	None
Showers	None
Laundry	None
Garbage	Bins by the harbour
Supplies
Fuel	None
Bottled gas	None
Chandlers	None
Services
Repairs	None
Internet	From café Noc i Dan
Mobile connectivity
Vehicle rentals	None
Health

Provisioning

Small Konzum supermarket and provisions shops.

Eating out

Several restaurants and café/bars ashore.

Transportation

• Ferries to Drvenik on mainland.
• Buses to local destinations.

Tourism

Sucuraj is an ancient town, with traces of civilization dating back to Illyrian times. The town retains a largely mediaeval street plan, its narrow lanes crowded with old stone houses. The Baroque church of St Anthony of Padua in the town is worth a visit, as is the nearby Monastery of St Augustin (now occupied by a Franciscan order), begun in the 13th century.

Finally, the walk down to the lighthouse on Cape Sucuraj is rewarded with superb views over to the peak of Mount Biokovo.

Links

• Sućuraj at the Wikipedia

For other useful websites, see Croatia.

References

See Croatia.

Comments

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• July 2014 --Athene of Lymington

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