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Sućuraj (known as San Giorgio in Italian) is a picturesque small town on the east cape of the island Hvar in Croatia, 3 NM (5 km) from the Dalmatian coast and 77 km from the town of Hvar.
Sućuraj has about 400 residents, with tourism and fishing being the primary economic activities. The town is the official centre of the eastern part of the island of Hvar.
The island of Hvar is famous for its pleasant Mediterranean climate, including a high percentage of sunny days. Sućuraj is one of the sunniest and hottest places on the island, with more than 2700 hours of sunshine per year. Around the centre of the town, there are two beaches, Cesminica and Bilina.
In the town, tourists can stay in private apartments, pensions, houses, rooms, hotel or car-camp.
Sućuraj can be reached by ferryboat from Drvenik on the Makarska riviera, a trip of about 25 minutes. In the winter, there are 3-4 departures a day, and in summer there are 10-15 per day. The Ferry dock is near the centre of the town. Drvenik is situated on the Adriatic road 96 km southeast of Split and 128 km northwest of Dubrovnik.
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