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Sutivan (island Brac) - Tourist Information
Sutivan (island Brac) - Tourism
Tourism in Sutivan started in 1927. when first hotel „Vesna“ was built by Ivan Grubsic. Todays main beach in Sutivan Bunta used to be called Czech beach. Today Sutivan has around 1700 registered beds. Hungarian tourists are most often visitors of Sutivan.
In Sutivan you can enjoy in sports activities such as tennis, volleyball, football, basketball, surfing, diving, cruising, jogging, bicycle riding and many more water activities. You can also try some of the best traditional specialties in many restaurants, taverns, coffee bars and pizzerias.
Group or private boat excursions from Sutivan are a great way to fulfill your days by visiting towns Bol and its famous beach Zlatni Rat, Supetar, Split, Trogir, island Hvar and its historical heritage. If you wish to be in private and explore beautiful locations nearby island Brac and enjoy in water activities, you should rent a boat or use private boat transfers to take you to wanted locations by speed boat.
You can also visit Vidova gora – highest peak on island Brac and highest peak of all Croatian islands (778 m). Night life is active in many night and disco clubs in Sutivan and other towns on island Brac. Also many concerts and fisherman's nights are kept during the summer months.
In Sutivan you can enjoy in sports activities such as tennis, volleyball, football, basketball, surfing, diving, cruising, jogging, bicycle riding and many more water activities. You can also try some of the best traditional specialties in many restaurants, taverns, coffee bars and pizzerias.
Group or private boat excursions from Sutivan are a great way to fulfill your days by visiting towns Bol and its famous beach Zlatni Rat, Supetar, Split, Trogir, island Hvar and its historical heritage. If you wish to be in private and explore beautiful locations nearby island Brac and enjoy in water activities, you should rent a boat or use private boat transfers to take you to wanted locations by speed boat.
You can also visit Vidova gora – highest peak on island Brac and highest peak of all Croatian islands (778 m). Night life is active in many night and disco clubs in Sutivan and other towns on island Brac. Also many concerts and fisherman's nights are kept during the summer months.
Sutivan (island Brac) - Attractions
In Sutivan guests can see:
- the Church of St. John,
- the Parish Church of Mary's Assumption,
- the catacombs,
- the windmill,
- the Kavanjinov summerhouse,
- the Kastel ‘Marijanovici’,
- the house complex Definis,
- the house complex ‘Ilic’,
- a monument to the Croatian defenders.
The Church of St. John was built on the foundations of an early Christian Basilica dating from the 6th century.
The Parish Church of Mary’s Assumption dates from the year 1579.
The catacombs are located on the new cemetery and date from the year 1634.
The windmill belongs to the family Ilic.
The Kastel ‘Marijanovici’ dates from the 17th century.
The house complex ‘Ilic’ dates from the year 1505.
The monument to the Croatian defender is the work of Croatian sculptor Lovre Jaksic.
In the cities of Omis and Split there are numerous historical monumental sights. In Split which is the capital city of Dalmatia guests can see:
- Diocletian's Palace
- Riva
- Cathedral of St. Duje
- Peristil
- Museums of Split
- Castle of Mestrovic
- Poljud – Split football stadium
- numerous Churches of Split
- Jupiter Temple
- Prokurative
- Fort Gripe
- Monument of Bishop Grgur of Nin
- Hill Marjan, and many more sights.
In Omis which is an old pirates’ town visitors can see:
- Fort Mirabella
- Fort Fortica
- Churches of Omis
- Town Museum
- Medieval town center
- Franciscan monastery
- Illyrian seminary;
- Parish Church of St. Michael
- Remains of Old Graveyard
- Remains of Church of St. Barbara
- estuary of river Cetina.
Group or private boat excursions and private boat transfers to the islands of Hvar, Solta and Vis can be easily organized from Sutivan as well as to the town of Split comfortably and quickly. Boat rentals are available on Brac.
- the Church of St. John,
- the Parish Church of Mary's Assumption,
- the catacombs,
- the windmill,
- the Kavanjinov summerhouse,
- the Kastel ‘Marijanovici’,
- the house complex Definis,
- the house complex ‘Ilic’,
- a monument to the Croatian defenders.
The Church of St. John was built on the foundations of an early Christian Basilica dating from the 6th century.
The Parish Church of Mary’s Assumption dates from the year 1579.
The catacombs are located on the new cemetery and date from the year 1634.
The windmill belongs to the family Ilic.
The Kastel ‘Marijanovici’ dates from the 17th century.
The house complex ‘Ilic’ dates from the year 1505.
The monument to the Croatian defender is the work of Croatian sculptor Lovre Jaksic.
In the cities of Omis and Split there are numerous historical monumental sights. In Split which is the capital city of Dalmatia guests can see:
- Diocletian's Palace
- Riva
- Cathedral of St. Duje
- Peristil
- Museums of Split
- Castle of Mestrovic
- Poljud – Split football stadium
- numerous Churches of Split
- Jupiter Temple
- Prokurative
- Fort Gripe
- Monument of Bishop Grgur of Nin
- Hill Marjan, and many more sights.
In Omis which is an old pirates’ town visitors can see:
- Fort Mirabella
- Fort Fortica
- Churches of Omis
- Town Museum
- Medieval town center
- Franciscan monastery
- Illyrian seminary;
- Parish Church of St. Michael
- Remains of Old Graveyard
- Remains of Church of St. Barbara
- estuary of river Cetina.
Group or private boat excursions and private boat transfers to the islands of Hvar, Solta and Vis can be easily organized from Sutivan as well as to the town of Split comfortably and quickly. Boat rentals are available on Brac.
Sutivan (island Brac) - Location and Climate
Sutivan is located on north-west coast of island Brac, in Croatian region of Central Dalmatia. Sutivan is located on area of 22 km2. Sutivan is located accross the city of Split. Sutivan is located 59 km far from Makarska, 27 km far from Split, 182 km far from Zadar and 435 km far from Zagreb.
You can get to Sutivan by ferry line Split-Supetar or by airplane in Airport Split od Airport Brac during the summer months. You can also come to Supetar using boat rentals or private boat transfers from Split or Hvar. There are also organized group or private boat excursions which will take you to Sutivan or some different location, where you can enjoy in water activities like cruises. That kind of transportation is ideal for one-day trips around the island.
Sutivan is one of the Croatian smallest Municipalities. It is the only settlement in Sutivan's Municipality. Sutivan has around 720 inhabitants. Inhabitants are mostly directed to agriculture, olive and vine growing, fishing and tourism.
In 1890. Sutivan had around 1900 inhabitants, but most of them moved during the grapevine diseases.
The climate in Sutivan is typical Mediterranean with hot summers and mild winters and the average annual temperature is 16,5° C. The hottest month is July and the coldest one is January. Most of the rainfall occurs in November and December. The average temperature in July is 28° C.
You can get to Sutivan by ferry line Split-Supetar or by airplane in Airport Split od Airport Brac during the summer months. You can also come to Supetar using boat rentals or private boat transfers from Split or Hvar. There are also organized group or private boat excursions which will take you to Sutivan or some different location, where you can enjoy in water activities like cruises. That kind of transportation is ideal for one-day trips around the island.
Sutivan is one of the Croatian smallest Municipalities. It is the only settlement in Sutivan's Municipality. Sutivan has around 720 inhabitants. Inhabitants are mostly directed to agriculture, olive and vine growing, fishing and tourism.
In 1890. Sutivan had around 1900 inhabitants, but most of them moved during the grapevine diseases.
The climate in Sutivan is typical Mediterranean with hot summers and mild winters and the average annual temperature is 16,5° C. The hottest month is July and the coldest one is January. Most of the rainfall occurs in November and December. The average temperature in July is 28° C.
Sutivan (island Brac) - Useful tips
Accommodation in Sutivan is available in private houses, apartments and rooms.
There is one ATM in Sutivan.
During the summer season group or private boat excursions and private boat transfers to the islands of Hvar, Solta and Vis are often organized from the island Brac. A visit to the town of Split can also be arranged by boat. Boat rental services can be obtained on Brac.
Supetar Tourist Board +385(0)21 630 551
Airport Split +385(0)21 203 555
Bus Terminal Split +385(0)60 327 777
Jadrolinija Split +385(0)21 338 333
Train Terminal Split +385(0)21 338 525
General information 18981
Information on phone numbers in Croatia 11888
Information on international phone numbers 11802
Weather Forecast and Road Conditions +385(0)60 520 520
Croatia Traffic Info 0800 9987
Road assistance 987
Emergency number 112
Police 192
Fire department 193
Ambulance 194
Road help 987
Sea help 9155
There is one ATM in Sutivan.
During the summer season group or private boat excursions and private boat transfers to the islands of Hvar, Solta and Vis are often organized from the island Brac. A visit to the town of Split can also be arranged by boat. Boat rental services can be obtained on Brac.
Supetar Tourist Board +385(0)21 630 551
Airport Split +385(0)21 203 555
Bus Terminal Split +385(0)60 327 777
Jadrolinija Split +385(0)21 338 333
Train Terminal Split +385(0)21 338 525
General information 18981
Information on phone numbers in Croatia 11888
Information on international phone numbers 11802
Weather Forecast and Road Conditions +385(0)60 520 520
Croatia Traffic Info 0800 9987
Road assistance 987
Emergency number 112
Police 192
Fire department 193
Ambulance 194
Road help 987
Sea help 9155
Sutivan (island Brac) - History
Name Sutivan became official by the name of Early Christian basilica sanctus Johannes. Sutivan's history started in a part called Bunte and around the church of St. John from 6th century. Most of the Brac's inhabitants call Sutivan Stivan which was the original name at the time of Sutivan's foundation.
Earliest findings of first inhabitants of this area come from Illyrian and Roman times. Sutivan used to be very much connected with city of Split and it had direct ferry line with Split during the 11th century, when Split's noblemen had properties in Sutivan.
Sutivan started to develop for real after 1444. when Brac's inhabitants started to found settlements on the coast of island Brac and move from inland to the coast. Oldest house is house complex Ilic of nobleman Jakov Natalis. First Sutivan's Pastor was don Frane Ivanovic, in 16th century. Sutivan has around 200 inhabitants then.
In 18th century number of inhabitants was around 700. Sutivan was on the highest point in economy in 1890. when it had 1875 inhabitants and used to produce around 3500 hl of oil and 9300 hl of wine. Until the 1894. Brac's vine groves were attacked by grapevine diseases and made many of the inhbitants to emigrate.
In 1935. in Sutivan was founded Cooperative for electrification and health, but the works were stopped because of the World War II. In 1952. works started again and in 2 years time, Brac's inhabitants gave all funds to to place into the sea first electrical high-voltage cable on the Adriatic coast.
Earliest findings of first inhabitants of this area come from Illyrian and Roman times. Sutivan used to be very much connected with city of Split and it had direct ferry line with Split during the 11th century, when Split's noblemen had properties in Sutivan.
Sutivan started to develop for real after 1444. when Brac's inhabitants started to found settlements on the coast of island Brac and move from inland to the coast. Oldest house is house complex Ilic of nobleman Jakov Natalis. First Sutivan's Pastor was don Frane Ivanovic, in 16th century. Sutivan has around 200 inhabitants then.
In 18th century number of inhabitants was around 700. Sutivan was on the highest point in economy in 1890. when it had 1875 inhabitants and used to produce around 3500 hl of oil and 9300 hl of wine. Until the 1894. Brac's vine groves were attacked by grapevine diseases and made many of the inhbitants to emigrate.
In 1935. in Sutivan was founded Cooperative for electrification and health, but the works were stopped because of the World War II. In 1952. works started again and in 2 years time, Brac's inhabitants gave all funds to to place into the sea first electrical high-voltage cable on the Adriatic coast.
Sutivan (island Brac) - Interesting Facts
Sutivan got its name after a small Church of St. John the Baptist that was constructed on the foundations of an Early Christian basilica dating from the 6th century.
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