Due to the fact that
this island is the farthest from the insular and mainland
centres, it has retained many primeval traditions, from
speech to customs and folk-costume.
Nowadays, Susak has some 200 inhabitants and the intensification
of wine production will probably bring more settlers
to the island.
In comparison to the other islands of this group and
generally all the islands of the Adriatic, stone is something
precious on Susak. On a limestone base there is a layer
of approximately 100 meters of compact sand.The island
has sandy beaches.
The only settlement on the island is divided into two
parts: the older Gornje Selo (Upper village) was founded
around the former Benedictine monastery of St. Nicholas
from the 11th century; and the Donje Selo (Lower village).
On Susak special attention must be paid to the famous
wine and to the female folk-costume, which is very distinct
because it has a very short skirt and is made in very
garish colours.The island of Susak, made of sand, is
a unique island in the Adriatic.
It has unique natural features and a rich cultural heritage.
The sea is clean and rich in fish.The island is inhabited
by hard-working wine-growers and fishermen, who have
maintained their archaic dialect, specific customs and
traditional folk costumes.
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