Sukosan

SUKOSAN is a town with a small harbour in the bay of Sukosan, which lies 11 km southeast of Zadar on the main road (M2, E65). The town has a multitude of nice sand beaches. It also offers nice walks through the traditional narrow alleys. Due to its numerous restaurants and taverns, Sukosan is known as a place of wine and song.

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.

The parish church of St. Kasijan, erected probably in the 11th century (fragments with of "pleter" motifs - interlacery ornamentation), assumed its present aspect in the 17th century. 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.

Marina Dalmacija in Sukosan is one of the largest marina on the Adriatic. It has 1,200 berths in the sea for yachts of a length up to 5 m and a draught of 4 m, while the capacity on the ground includes 600 places, 200 of which under roof. It is an ideal starting point for cruises in Kornati National Park.