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Sukosan is a town and small harbour in a vast bay (Luka Sukosan), 11 km southeast of Zadar, half-way between Bibinje and Biograd. Chief occupations include farming, viniculture, olive growing, fruit growing and tourism. Sukosan cherishes the old customs, like the feast of St. Kasijan, the patron saint of Sukosan (13th August). 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. Also very interesting are the ruins of the 15th-century summer villa of the archbishops of Zadar on an islet in the bay and the ruins of the mediaeval fortress erected by the counts of Bribir on Cape Bribircina. A mediaeval chapel is situated around 3.5 km on the road to the north-east of the village. There are so many large sand beaches here because Sukosan is situated in an enclosed shallow cove. The town itself offers nice walks through the traditional narrow alleys and nice pine woods, orchards... Due to its numerous restaurants and taverns, Sukosan is a region of good vines and hospitable people. Zlatna Luka Marina, in the vicinity of Sukosan, is one of the largest on the Adriatic. It has 1,200 berths in the sea for yachts, while the capacity on the ground includes 600 places, 200 of which under roof. Marina is open throughout the year. During the carnival season, "luzari", masques typical only of Sukosan, represent a special attraction. The Nights of Sukosan in the peak of season offer you a good entertainment.It is an ideal destination for all those wishing an immediate contact with nature combining it with sports and recreation. Chorvatsko - Sukošan : soukromé apartmány, domy a pokoje
Riviera Zadar - Turistický průvodce:
Bibinje | Nin | Novigrad | Petrčane | Privlaka | Starigrad (Zadar) | Sukošan | Zadar | Zaton (Zadar)
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