Bogomolje combines a coastal landscape with tangible historical landmarks. Bays and beaches lie to the north and south of the village; at the same time, traces of its history range from a Baroque parish church to a complex of buildings with a bread oven and a fossil collection.

Beaches and Getting Around Bogomolje

Among the many bays and beaches on both sides of Bogomolje are Bristova, Pelinovik, Pogorila, Kozja, Smokvina and Smrska. Dense pine forests line the beaches, and the surrounding area is characterised by well-preserved nature.

Bristova is a useful reference point for orientation: the local port is located in this bay on the northern side. It is about three kilometres from the centre of the settlement.

The Church, Jerkov Dvor and Older Traces

Bogomolje’s small Baroque parish church dates from the 17th century. South of the church is Jerkov Dvor, with an old house, a kitchen and a bread oven built in 1898. A fossil collection is kept in the house.

However, Bogomolje’s cultural character is not limited to its buildings. The preserved local heritage also includes threshing floors and a distinctive mix of local dialects. Traces of older cultures have also been found in caves.

Beach Profiles in the Wider Destination of Općina Sućuraj

In Sućuraj, within the wider destination of Općina Sućuraj, Česminica and Bilina differ in their shorelines and seabeds. Česminica has a shallow, sandy seabed; its shoreline is partly pebbly and partly rocky. It also has a café-bar and a shower. Bilina is a pebble and rock beach on the northern side of Sućuraj, 500 metres from the centre of the settlement. From there, views extend to the Makarska coast and the Biokovo mountain range.

History and Routes in Sućuraj

The historical landmarks in Sućuraj are also part of the wider destination of Općina Sućuraj. The Church of St. George is mentioned in the Hvar Statute of 1331. Fortica Fortress was built in 1613, and the surviving Church of St. Anthony in 1663. The Franciscan monastery dates from the 19th century and is considered the oldest surviving building in the settlement.

For outdoor activities in the same wider destination, Sućuraj has more than 30 kilometres of routes used for cycling, running and walking. The Sućuraj 700 loop is 17.8 kilometres long and combines paved sections with off-road trails. The paved Lesina 712 cycling route runs through Sućuraj for 174.2 kilometres. At 17.8 kilometres, Sućuraj 700 is significantly shorter than the 174.2-kilometre Lesina 712; the loop combines paved and off-road trails, while the Lesina route is paved. Check trail conditions before setting out on a specific trip.

Discover more destinations: Sućuraj, Selca Kod Bogomolja. Within the wider destination of Općina Sućuraj, the Jadrolinija ferry line connects Sućuraj with the Makarska Riviera via Drvenik; the crossing takes 30 minutes. As schedules may change, check the timetable before travelling.

Go to the wider travel overview: Općina Sućuraj.