Primošten
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'''Primošten''' lies on the Adriatic coast of [[Croatia]], 12 miles S of [[Sibenik]] and five miles NNW of [[Rogoznica]]. An attractive town of narrow, mediaeval streets climbing up to a conspicuous church belfry, it was originally sited on an island and walled to defend it from Turkish and other invaders. In more recent times, the island was connected to the mainland by a causeway and Primosten is now a popular holiday town. | '''Primošten''' lies on the Adriatic coast of [[Croatia]], 12 miles S of [[Sibenik]] and five miles NNW of [[Rogoznica]]. An attractive town of narrow, mediaeval streets climbing up to a conspicuous church belfry, it was originally sited on an island and walled to defend it from Turkish and other invaders. In more recent times, the island was connected to the mainland by a causeway and Primosten is now a popular holiday town. | ||
| - | Visiting yachts have the option of mooring on the short town quay, where there are laid moorings with water and electricity, or picking up one of the | + | Visiting yachts have the option of mooring on the short town quay, where there are laid moorings with water and electricity, or picking up one of the 16 mooring buoys laid along the beach on the E side of the bay. Shelter is good in settled conditions although an uncomfortable ground swell is experienced with anything S or W in the wind. In strong SW winds shelter in Primosten becomes very poor to untenable. |
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In the approach from S, there are several islets to be avoided, especially in poor visibility, but a passage close inshore keeps a yacht clear of dangers. The peninsula on which Primosten sits is easily identified by the tall church belfry on its summit. | In the approach from S, there are several islets to be avoided, especially in poor visibility, but a passage close inshore keeps a yacht clear of dangers. The peninsula on which Primosten sits is easily identified by the tall church belfry on its summit. | ||
| - | {{Note}} Primosten is to be avoided in strong SW. In such conditions | + | {{Note}} Primosten is to be avoided in strong SW. In such conditions two miles SSE of Primosten is the marina of [[Marina Kremik]], which offers better shelter and a further 393 berths for yachts visiting the area. |
==Entrance== | ==Entrance== | ||
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==Berthing== | ==Berthing== | ||
| - | {{Image right|PrimostenQuay.jpg |Primosten quay }} | + | {{Image right|PrimostenQuay.jpg |Primosten breakwater }} |
| + | {{Image right|PrimostenQuay2.JPG |Primosten yacht quay }} | ||
{{poi | lat= 43.585182|lon=15.922660 | {{poi | lat= 43.585182|lon=15.922660 | ||
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| name=Luka Primošten anchorage | | name=Luka Primošten anchorage | ||
| - | | text=Pick up one of the | + | | text=Pick up one of the 16 mooring buoys laid along the beach at the E end of the bay. Shelter is good in most conditions, both on the quay and on the buoys |
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====Mobile connectivity==== | ====Mobile connectivity==== | ||
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==Tourism== | ==Tourism== | ||
| - | Primosten is a pleasant enough place to explore, its narrow mediaeval street plan containing a number of character-full restaurants and bars. There are also some good walks along the coast to the N, where there are also some attractive coves with pebbly beaches. | + | Although increasingly touristy and very busy during the season, Primosten is a pleasant enough place to explore, its narrow mediaeval street plan containing a number of character-full restaurants and bars. There are also some good walks along the coast to the N, where there are also some attractive coves with pebbly beaches. |
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Revision as of 13:13, 7 October 2016
| Primošten
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 The small harbour of Primosten |
Primošten lies on the Adriatic coast of Croatia, 12 miles S of Sibenik and five miles NNW of Rogoznica. An attractive town of narrow, mediaeval streets climbing up to a conspicuous church belfry, it was originally sited on an island and walled to defend it from Turkish and other invaders. In more recent times, the island was connected to the mainland by a causeway and Primosten is now a popular holiday town.
Visiting yachts have the option of mooring on the short town quay, where there are laid moorings with water and electricity, or picking up one of the 16 mooring buoys laid along the beach on the E side of the bay. Shelter is good in settled conditions although an uncomfortable ground swell is experienced with anything S or W in the wind. In strong SW winds shelter in Primosten becomes very poor to untenable.
Charts
- British Admiralty
- 2774
- Croatian Charts
- 100-21
- Imray
- M25
Weather
Diurnal winds along the coast are mostly moderate during the summer months, predominantly from NW and rarely exceeding force 4/5. At night, katabatic winds off the mountains are a feature of some of the harbours along the NE Adriatic coast. During early spring and (especially) autumn conditions can be more unsettled, occasionally accompanied by violent thunderstorms - luckily of short duration - with winds of 30-35 knots or more and vicious, steep seas. In the winter the sudden, violent N wind off the mountains, the bora, is much to be feared, especially along the Velebitski channel. It tends to blow less strongly S of Zadar.
Equally prevalent in winter - although not uncommon in summer - is the scirocco, a S/SE wind that blows up from North Africa, usually in advance of a depression moving E across the Mediterranean. Unlike the bora, the scirocco only occasionally exceeds gale force, but is still a phenomenon to be wary of, especially if on a lee coast.
For sources of weather forecasting, see Croatia.
Passages
See Croatia.
Islands
Communication
Lučka kapetanija
- Phone: +385 (0)22 570 266
- Address: Porat 2
- Working hours: Mo-Fr 07.00-15.00
In the approach there is a small island half a mile NW of Primosten. There are depths of 7.0 - 8.0 metres in the passage between it and the mainland, but the passage is best avoided in unsettled weather, especially if there are strong NW winds.
In the approach from S, there are several islets to be avoided, especially in poor visibility, but a passage close inshore keeps a yacht clear of dangers. The peninsula on which Primosten sits is easily identified by the tall church belfry on its summit.
Note: Primosten is to be avoided in strong SW. In such conditions two miles SSE of Primosten is the marina of Marina Kremik, which offers better shelter and a further 393 berths for yachts visiting the area.
Entrance
If this is not a port of entry omit this section, otherwise submit details about facilities for checking in - location of immigration & customs, etc.
Berthing
Luka Primošten
- Marinas & Yacht Clubs
The closest one is Marina Kremik in 2 miles S of Primosten
Anchorages
Luka Primošten anchorage
Luka Primošten anchorage [[Primošten#Luka Primošten anchorage|Luka Primošten anchorage]] 43°35.059'N, 015°55.571'E U. Mala Raduča
Facilities
Water
At the quay
Electricity
At the quay
Toilets
None
Showers
None
Laundry
None
Garbage
Bins near the quay.
Supplies
Fuel
Fuel station in Marina Kremik.
Bottles gas
Chandlers
Services
Repairs
See Marina Kremik.
Internet
Internet café in town.
Mobile connectivity
Average.
Vehicle Rentals
None.
Provisioning
Several provisions shops in the town.
Transportation
Buses to Sibenik.
Eating out
Numerous restaurants in the town
- Konoba Toni on the waterfront was good in 2004
Tourism
Although increasingly touristy and very busy during the season, Primosten is a pleasant enough place to explore, its narrow mediaeval street plan containing a number of character-full restaurants and bars. There are also some good walks along the coast to the N, where there are also some attractive coves with pebbly beaches.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Primošten at the Wikipedia
For other useful websites, see Croatia.
References & Publications
'See entry for Croatia.
Comments
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Date of member's last visit to Primošten and this page's details validated:
- June 2016 --Athene of Lymington
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