Sukošan

Sukošan is a village in Dalmatia, Croatia, with 4,402 inhabitants, the majority which are Croats. It is located along the Adriatic tourism road between Zadar and Biograd na Moru.

Sukošan is a beautiful holiday resort, with a spacious and cultivated long coastline, numerous intimate coves and clean clear sea. Known as a nautical center, Sukošan is a site of Zlatna luka Marina, the Tustica Nature Complex, sandy beaches, comfortable camping sites, distinguished buildings, olive groves, vineyards, hospitable people and tradition.

Geography

Situated in a bay, Sukosan has a multitude of nice sand beaches. The town itself offers nice walks through the traditional narrow alleys.

Culture

Sukosan cherishes the old customs. They are linked to the feast of St. Kasijan, the patron saint of Sukosan (13th August). The Nights of Sukosan is another event offering entertainment. During the carnival season, "luzari", masques typical only of Sukosan, represent a special attraction.

Due to its numerous restaurants and taverns, Sukosan is known as a place of drinking wine and singing.

History

The parish church of St. Kasijan, erected probably in the 11th century (fragments with "pleter" motifs - interlacery ornamentation), assumed its present aspect in the 17th century. it tends to be open for special occasions, such as August 13th, the feast of St Kasijan.

A small church from the 17th century rises on the graveyard. Fragments with "pleter" (interlacery ornaments) are incorporated in its door-posts and on the front.

The ruins of the 15th-century summer villa of the archbishops of Zadar can be seen on an islet in the bay.

The ruins of the mediaeval fortress erected by the counts of Bribir rise on Cape Bribircina.

Economy

Chief occupations include farming, viniculture, olive growing, fruit growing and tourism.

External links

* [http://www.sukosan.hr/ Sukosan Tourist Office]
* [http://www.sukosan.net/ Sukosan]
* [http://www.gmm.hr/sobe/en/sukosan.shtml About Sukosan]