Sutivan is a small holiday village located 6 km west of Supetar on the northwest coast of Brač Island. The village has approximately 1,000 inhabitants.
Until my 2019 visit, I had never really had Sutivan on my radar as a holiday spot, but I was pleasantly surprised to see the development the village had undergone since my previous visit in 2007.
Sutivan is now pure “holiday feeling” — quiet, slow, and beautifully simple.
My video from Sutivan
This summer, I revisited Sutivan to record the video you can see below. I hope my footage gives you an appetite for a visit to this wonderful place.
Sutivan facts and more
Sutivan has about 2.5 km of coastline, which means the whole village is close to the sea, and the centre is located around the small port.
On one of my prior videos about Povlja, a viewer commented that there was a cat in the church tower, which actually was not correct, as the stone cat is located in the church tower of Sutivan.
Apparently, the story is that the cat went to the tower to surprise an octopus climbing on the church wall 🤔
The palm-lined promenade (Palm Avenue or Ul. stivanskih antifašista), leading to the port area, really puts you in holiday mode!
Hotel Lemongarden, the 5-star adults-only hotel, is one of the most beautiful you will find in Croatia.
The port area and the road along the seaside are restricted to cars with permission only. Parking for visitors is available near the Konzum supermarket.
At our visit, we had pizza at Bracera. The pizzas were horrible, and the service was also not great, so I would not recommend eating there.
What to do in Sutivan
Preferably nothing 😁
But if you have to do something, Sutivan is a great base for bicycle or hiking trips.
From Sutivan, there are 3 marked bicycle tracks; you can download a map of the routes on the website of the tourist board. If you visit at the end of May, you can participate in Uvita Vitar, a bike marathon offering routes between 20 and 70+ km.
A stroll along the seaside is something I can highly recommend. If you like longer walks, you could walk to Miča, 4.5 km east of Sutivan, or even to Supetar, which is 6.5 km east. In both cases, most of the walk is along the sea.
Another great hike is to the picturesque village Bobovišća na moru, which is about 6 km away.
With a car, you can visit Bol, Selca, Milna, and other villages on the island of Brač. You should also visit Vidova Gora, the highest peak, and the Blaca Monastery, which, in addition to the car drive, includes a 40-minute hike.
Additionally, you can visit the Stonemason School in Pučišća, where you can learn about the traditional craft and how it is passed down to the next generation.
A few km from Sutivan, you can find the Sutivan Nature Park, which is a mini ZOO, where you can see local animals as well as parrots, peacocks and other exotic birds
Beaches in Sutivan
All beaches along the coastline in Supetar are pebble or rocky; the most popular ones are:
From the centre towards the east:
- Bunta, Pebble Beach, 300 metres from the centre
- Grlica, rocky beach, 700 metres from the centre
- Grgina, Pebble Beach, 1 km from the centre
A bit further to the east, you also have a dedicated dog beach.
From the centre towards the west:
- Veli Majakovac, pebble beach, 650 metres from the centre
- Bistrica, pebble beach, 1 km from the centre
- Likva, pebble beach, 1.7 km from the centre
At Likva beach, you can find the Cool beach bar & restaurant.
Accommodation Sutivan
As mentioned above, Sutivan has an amazing 5-star hotel called Lemongarden. In addition, there is a 3-star hotel called Castel Nonna Franka.
Of course, Sutivan also has a large number of apartments; you can use this website to find the lowest prices.
If you are looking to visit Brač and want to stay in a villa/house with a pool, Sutivan is the place where you can find the most of that type of accommodation on the island.
Getting to Sutivan
If you travel by car, the easiest way to get to Sutivan is to take the car ferry from Split to Supetar and then drive from there to Sutivan.
If you travel on foot, there are one or two daily fast ferry departures between Split and Sutivan. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry or fast ferry from Split to Supetar and then take the bus from there.
FAQ Sutivan
Is Sutivan a good base for exploring Brač?
Yes, if you have a car, Sutivan is an excellent base for exploring Brac
How do I get to Sutivan from Split?
If you bring a car, you should take the car ferry from Split to Supetar. If you travel on foot, you could also take that ferry. Alternatively, there is a fast ferry on the same route or a fast ferry from Split to Sutivan.
Is Sutivan lively or quiet?
Sutivan is a quiet Dalmatian Seaside village; you will not find any wild nightlife here.
Are the beaches sandy or mostly pebbly?
Beaches in Sutivan are either pebbly or rocky. The nearest sandy beach is located in Supetar, and the most famous sandy beach is near Povlja.
Is Sutivan good for families with kids?
Yes, Sutivan is great for families with younger kids, but teenagers might find Sutivan a bit too quiet
Are there enough restaurants and cafés?
Yes, there are plenty of restaurants and cafes in Sutivan
Is a car necessary, or can you walk everywhere?
No, once in Sutivan, you don’t need a car to get around in the village; you only need the car for day trips and larger shopping trips.
