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Sukošan info
Sukošan is a small tourist town in Dalmatia, Croatia. It is located in a large bay Zlatna Luka, 7 kilometers southeast of the historic city of Zadar. It is home to almost 4,000 inhabitants. Main activities are agriculture, viticulture, olive growing, fruit growing and of course tourism. The first written mention of Sukošan as a settlement dates from 1289, but there are numerous traces such as rustic villa on Barbir, the Illyrian fortress on Vrčevo and old Roman aqueduct (Vilinski zid), which shows that this village was inhabited since the time of ancient Rome. Sukošan is a beautiful and very comfortable place to rest, with a spacious and well-designed long coastline and numerous small bays, sandy and pebbly beaches, and clear sea.
Sukošan is ideal for long walks in traditional narrow cobbled streets and enjoying the many cafes, restaurants, and taverns with local specialties and wines. The sandy and pebbly beaches set in crystal-clear water make it a perfect seaside destination. Find your ideal accommodation next to the sea and enjoy the beauty of the Sukošan coastline.
Sukošan boasts a rich historical heritage visible in the remains of the rustic villa on Barbir, the Illyrian fortress on Vrčevo and the old Roman aqueduct (Vilinski zid). The town is also known as a nautical centre, thanks to the biggest marina in the entire Adriatic — Marina Dalmacija. The first signs of organized tourism occur in the thirties of the last century when first pensions opened the door. For more information on local sights and events, visit the official Sukošan website.
Today, most of the residents offer services of private accommodation and is truly a tourist resort that has over 3000 beds in luxurious apartments, pensions, and hotels, as well as numerous campsites situated near the sea. Sukosan is known as the nautical center, thanks to the biggest marina in the entire Adriatic — Marina Dalmacija. Explore all options in the wider area on Zadar Dalmatia pages. Apartments, rooms and holiday homes — Welcome to Sukošan!
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