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Basic information about Primošten

Primošten is one of the most famous and most picturesque small towns on the Adriatic. Is it situated on and small island, bounded with the mainland, sorrounded with seven islets. Its stone houses, churches, narrow alleys and lanes around old walls represent a perfect harmony between past and presence.

Primošten is situated 28 kilometers south of Šibenik. During time, it has increased on a mainland. South of Primošten is situated marina Kremik, unique on Adriatic sea, sheltered from all the winds. Guests who decide to spend their vacation in Primošten can choose between private accommodation numerous private apartments and rooms and hotels.

Primošten is also well known for famous red wine called Babić, which is produced from famous vineyards of Primošten, and the picture of the Primošten vineyard lays in the building of United Nations, as a symbol of human hard working during centuries.

Primošten is mentioned in an old documents as a Caput Cista (Naked Head). During Turk invasion in year 1542 the islet has been bounded with town wall with forts. It was connected to the mainland with a drawbridge. As the Turks pulled back, the bridge was replaced with a bulwark, and the town is named Primošten in year 1564 after a verb primostiti, which means bypass.

What to visit in Primošten

Parish church of St George – built in year 1485, renovated in year 1760, has the unique view on an open sea and an entire Primošten area

Baroque chappel from year 1790 – on the town enterance

Stone vineyards – they have official status of world monument of human work, their picture is situated in a lobby of United Nations buliding

Jurlinovi dvori- in Primošten Burnji, 8 kilometers northeast from Primošten – preserved original ambience of village farm, offers domestic products, tradition and culture

Event schedule in Primošten

Primošten festivity and customs – first week in August

Gospe od Loreta – 9th and 10th of May

Gospe od Porta – 27th of July, a big procession around the town and by boats

Gastronomy in Primošten

Restaurant Dalmacija – has a terrace in old stone houses ambient – offers seafood dishes, often among 100 top restaurants in Croatia

Restaurant Mediteran – offers grill and homemade wine Babić

Restaurant Primošten – comfortable Dalmatian ambient with sounds of dalmatian songs, also offers other Mediterrenian and international cuisine

Nightlife and entertainment in Primošten

Aurora- club in Primošten – the most famous club in Dalmatia

Hacienda – club in Vodice – open in summertime only

Porat – Prosika bay close to Pirovac, open in summertime only

Beaches in Primošten

Primošten is rich in natural stone and pebble beaches in bays of Vela and Mala Raduča, Primošten and Peleš

Directions to Primošten

By car: Zagreb – Primošten 345 kilometers by highway, Split- Primošten 60 kilometers by highway, Zadar – Primošten 105 kilometers by highway

By plane: www.croatiaairlines.hr (airport Zadar 100 km, Split 60 km)

By train: www.hznet.hr (train station Šibenik 28 km)

By bus: www.akz.hr

By ferry: www.jadrolinija.hr (Šibenik port 28 km, Zadar 105 km, Split 60 km)