Fine yellowish sand over limestone makes Susak geologically distinctive; the harbor also has a sandy beach with shallow water and a sandy shore. Local specialties and a recurring procession on the last Sunday in July round out the picture. Susak therefore offers several specific perspectives for planning a trip: landscape, food and a cultural event tied to the calendar.
Sand, limestone and the harbor beach
Its geological distinction lies in the interplay between the underlying rock and the surface: fine yellowish sand, deposited by ancient winds, covers a limestone bedrock. Reed plantings help protect the soil from erosion. This connects the distinctive landscape with a specific characteristic of the soil.
The harbor has a sandy beach with shallow water and a sandy shoreline. Available activities there include pedal boat rentals, picigin, volleyball and water football. Facilities and activities may change seasonally, so check what is currently on offer before your trip.
Specialties and seasonal offerings
Specialties associated with Susak include island lamb, brudet, Susak-style squid, squid risotto, seasonal asparagus soup, bean salad, and salted sardines with arugula. The local selection also includes wine, grapes, figs, tomatoes, potatoes and beans. Asparagus soup is seasonal, and the specific availability of individual dishes and products may also vary by season. The selection thus ranges from prepared dishes to products that are part of the local offering.
Procession on the last Sunday in July
On the last Sunday in July, Susak holds a day-long sports and entertainment program. A procession follows, during which church crosses are carried to the shore to bless the sea. If you would like to time your trip to coincide with this traditional event, check the date again before making plans.
Culture in the wider destination of Mali Lošinj
The wider destination of Mali Lošinj has cultural sites with a range of focuses. The Apoxyomenos Museum is dedicated to a single artifact and opened in May 2016 in Kvarner Palace in the center of Mali Lošinj. Fritzi Palace displays two of Mali Lošinj’s most significant art collections: the Piperata Collection of Old Masters and the Andro Vid Mihičić Collection of Croatian Masters. The latter comprises around 360 works of art.
In Osor, the Archaeological Collection is housed in a Renaissance building constructed in the first half of the 15th century. The building was protected as a cultural monument in 1964. In the center of Veli Lošinj stands Kula, a freestanding round tower complex built in the 15th century. Its permanent exhibition covers the history of Veli Lošinj, its immediate surroundings and the southern part of the island of Lošinj from prehistoric times to the present; maritime and tourism traditions are a particular focus.
The “Lošinj kroz stoljeća” city tour includes a walk through the Kalice of Mali Lošinj. As schedules may change, check the current timetable before your trip.
Discover more destinations: Punta Križa, Mali Lošinj, Ustrine, Sveti Jakov, Osor, Unije, Nerezine, Belej.
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