Economy
For much of the island’s history, Susak’s inhabitants supported themselves by making wine, farming, and fishing. The islanders produced a significant quantity of wine and grappa between 1936 and 1969 when a cooperative wine cellar aided in the production and manufacturing of the beverages. At one time, there was also a fish cannery on the island.
By the mid-1960s, Susak had become almost completely depopulated with its main town in virtual ruin.
Today, tourism is Susak’s main industry although some wine is still produced - particularly a red wine called pleskunac and a dry rosé called trojiśćina. Especially in peak summer months, the island’s population can swell by several hundred tourists who are visiting the island over night or on day-long excursions. A boost to Susak’s tourism is the Susak Expo – an international annual art event attracting leading, contemporary artists, which has, in recent years, gained a reputation similar to the Venice Biennial.
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