Photo: Tourist Board of Šibenik-Knin County

BASIC INFORMATION AND LOCATION

Primosten is a small town and municipality on the Adriatic coast, located between Šibenik and Trogir. It is 28 kilometers from Šibenik, and is located on a small island not far from the mainland, which in 1542, during the time of danger from the Turks, was protected by ramparts and a drawbridge. Over time, the drawbridge was replaced by a causeway, and Primošten became a peninsula that, together with the Raduča peninsula, forms a single natural entity. Primošten can be reached via Zadar and Split airports, the D8 state road, or the A1 motorway.

CULTURE, HISTORY AND ATTRACTIONS

Stone houses, churches and narrow alleys are a perfect harmony of the past and the present. In the Primošten region, there are known traces of early Illyrian, Greek and Croatian settlement. In the Middle Ages, the region was known as Parathelesije, and in more recent times, until the end of the 19th century, as Bosiljine. From Bosiljine, the Primošten and Rogoznica regions were formed. In old documents, it is mentioned under the name Caput Cista (Bare Head), while it was first mentioned under its current name in 1564. The population, almost 3,000, is mainly engaged in tourism, viticulture and fishing. In addition to its vineyards, Primošten is known for its traditional donkey race which is organized every summer. Its symbol is the 17.5-meter-high statue of Our Lady of Loreto. Primošten also won the prestigious Golden Flower of Europe award in 2007, for its horticultural and urban development.

BEACHES

Numerous pebble beaches offer a vacation for the soul. These are Dagna, Lokvica, Mala and Velika Raduča, Marina, Lučica, Porat, Sv. Juraj and the beach of the Adriatic camp. A special gift of nature are the seven small islands around Primošten.

OTHER CONTENT

Primošten is known for its famous red wine Babić, and it and local specialties are offered in the restaurants Subito, Šarićevi Dvori, Bilo, Mediteran, Bila lučica, Marina; then in the taverns Trokul, Toni and Tereza and in the pizzeria Mamma mia and the steakhouse Tomahawk. Primošten also hosts the Mediterranean Ethno Festival in the summer. Summer evenings are filled with numerous parties, folklore performances, cultural events and dances on terraces. You can often hear the brass band of Primošten in the center.

SPORT

If you want to spend an active holiday, you will definitely find something for yourself. Tennis, table tennis, volleyball, beach volleyball, basketball, mini golf, a fitness room and water sports are offered.

WHAT TO DO AND EXCURSION OPPORTUNITIES

The location in central Dalmatia offers numerous destinations within easy reach, such as Šibenik, Trogir, Solin and Split, nearby islands from the Šibenik waterfront, from where boats sail regularly several times a day, the Kornati, Krka and Plitvice Lakes national parks, the Vrana Lake Nature Park and numerous other possibilities.

ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation is available in the hotels Zora and Slava, the Adriatic and Barinica campsites, private villas and holiday homes, and apartments. For boaters, it is also important to mention the Kremik marina.