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
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
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
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
Porat – Prosika bay near Pirovac
Hacienda – club in Vodice
Aurora – club in Primošten
Beaches
The most popular beach in Betina is a beach in Zrdače bay with a sand shore, it is ideal for families with children.




