The island of Susac, which is located outside the important shipping lanes, is situated 23 nautical miles from the island of Hvar and 13 nautical miles from the island of Lastovo. Around the island stretches the open sea which creates a unique atmosphere of total separation from the outside world. Seen from afar, Susac seems to consist of two islands. The lighthouse is a two-storey stone building, built in 1878 on a 100 m high rocky cliff in the south-eastern part of the island, which falls sheer to the very deep and clear sea. The only inhabitants of Susac are the guardians and a shepherd with a flock of sheep that on the island has a particular pasture consisting largely of rosemary. On the island have been found some archaeological findings that in the future should tell something more about the history of the island.
Faro Sušac History
The Susac lighthouse was built in 1878 on the southern side of the island, the highest and steepest side. Its rocks fall into the deep and clear sea, which marvels with its transparency to a depth of about thirty meters. The southeastern side of the island slopes gently down to the sea, and is therefore rich in picturesque bays and walking paths. The lighthouse building is located on the height of 100 m, from where the view of the endless sea stretches. The one-storey building is made of stone and has two apartments with four beds each. Near the lighthouse there is a landing place for small boats.
The only inhabitants of Susac are the lighthouse keepers, while sometimes there is also a shepherd on the island with his flock of sheep, who come here for special grazing. Some important archaeological remains have been found on Susac, and the research that follows will reveal more about the history of this island. The island is home to many indigenous species of birds and some animals.