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 Basic information about Betina

Thanks to its location and well- kept architecture, Betina is  considered to be one of the most  beautiful places on the Adriatic. The central historical part of Betina was built on the eastern slopes of Cape Artić, located on the northern  gate to the Murter passage.

In the course of time, the town grew bigger until it reached the bay of Zdrače, where Betina and Murter joined.

Nowadays there is no visible border between these two towns and the only thing separating one place from the other is - the name plate.

The town is overlooked by a bell tower of the parish church of St. Francis of Assisi,  from which a whole web of small streets lead to the old town core. The guests can find the accommodation in private rooms and apartements, but Betina also has a modern marina for mooring and maintenance of the boats and yachts with 100 mooring places.

Betina is by far famous for its caulkers - ship-builders, who make ships out of wood. Nowadays, when caulking in the Adriatic is slowly dying out and giving way to plastic boats, with its old caulkers and a few small family ship-yards, Betina became the centre of caulking.

Betina was founded in 15th century by refugees from the mainland who were looking for a shelter from Turks. According to the legend, the name of  the town comes from an ancient Celtic word "bet" - which means "the mouth" - and it vividly describes the Betina port, which forms a natural port resembling the mouth, protecting fishing boats from the raging sea and the storm, which can be very strong in this area.

What to visit in Betina

Church of St. Francis of Assisi – built in year 1736, it is a sightseeing spot with a beautiful view on Betina

Church of St Rocco – built in year 1760 – on the same named hill – provides a view on the entire area  - Betina, Murter, Kornati, Tisno

Islet Sustipanac – an islet with remains of a franciscan monastery and rocks ideal for sea jumping

Event schedule in Betina

Dan brganje – Betina festivity of mussels – with music, folklore groups, with mussels and wine – the first Sunday in August

Folklore parade –  the parade of folklore groups from entire Croatia – in the beginning of August

Gastronomy in Betina

Konoba Stari Mlin – a good spot for a company with good wine and simple fried fish dishes, prosciutto and cheese

Restaurant Na Moru – in the centre of Betina – gives an ambient of old times – affordable Dalmatian and international dishes

Restaurant Marinero – provides a view on Betina – an eccellent choice of delicious dishes

Entertainment and night life in Betina

Porat – Prosika bay near Pirovac

Hacienda – club in Vodice

Aurora – club in Primošten

Beaches in Betina

The most popular beach in Betina is a beach in Zrdače bay with a sand shore, it is ideal for families with children

Directions to Betina

Zagreb-Betina 320 km by highway, Split- Betina 120 km by highway, Zadar- Betina 65 km by highway