Island Susak

Susak is most distant car free island of the Kvarner bay in the north Adriatic sea known for its complex geological past and for its incredible natural beauty. The island used to be famous for its big vine cellars and fish factory but due to political and economic reasons, mass emigration from the island began in the 1960s and a large number of the population went to the US, Hoboken, New Jersey. Today, there are only 150 permanent residents in Susak.

The island consists of only one settlement which is split into two traditional looking villages, Gornje and Donje Selo. The older upper one is located on a hill above the sandy bay called Spiaza. The newer lower village lays along the western coast of the same bay. Soon as you step on the island you can notice that there are no cars so a lot of locals use wheelbarrows to transport their goods. Only here and there you can see some small tractor for the carriage of goods. The sandy soil and humid climate of Susak are conducive to the lush vegetation of which the most widespread reed is visible throughout the island, which gives Susak its specific, almost rainforest appearance. Upper parts of the island are mostly covered by grass, bushes of wild grapes, blackberry and various herbs. Some parts of the island are covered by forest of acacia tree. The island is also bursting full of animal life. As you walk some of the many paths on the island, it is not rarity to have a close encounter with any of the animals such as cows, sheep, goats, mice, cats, dogs, lizards, harmless western whip snakes and mediterranean scorpions.

For those seeking peace and tranquility in unspoiled nature, beautiful beaches and crystal clear sea, Susak is the perfect place to visit.

view on upper and lower village of Susak

Nasuzanski bay, island Susak

Lower village of Susak