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Of all settlements on the island of Hvar, Sucuraj is closest to the mainland, representing, with its nice inlets and beaches, quality domestic food (fish, wine), the forerunner of organized tourism on the island. The sea around Sucuraj is rich in perchards, and its inhabitants are true masters in salting perchards, so that this speciality is worth tasting.

SUCURAJ, a village and small harbour in the cove of the same name, on the eastern part of the island of Hvar; population 422. Chief occupations include farming, viniculture, olive growing, fishing, fish processing and tourism. West of the village, on the northern coast of Hvar, there are many coves with sand beaches (Vela Mosevcica, Mlaska, Bristova, Pokrivenik, etc.). Sucuraj lies on the regional road; ferry port, connection with Drvenik.

Colonized probably in the mid-15th century. The Augustinian monks arrived here in 1573 and of their monastery only a part has been preserved. The fortification was erected by Venice in 1631. A picturesque square is in front of the Baroque church of St. Anthony (1664).