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 The small harbour of Primosten - Click for larger view |
The town of Primosten 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 dozen or so mooring buoys laid along the beach on the E side of the bay. Shelter is good in most conditions except strong SW winds, when it becomes very poor to untenable.
Local 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.
Charts
- British Admiralty
- 2774
- Croatian Charts
- 100-21
- Imray
- M25
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
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.
Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)
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Berthing Options
A short pier extends SE from the E side of the peninsula, along which moorings have been laid for around 15-20 yachts. Depths along the pier are around 3.0 metres. Go stern/bows-to wherever there is space. Water and electricity on the quay. In the high season, a mid-afternoon arrival is required to find an open spot on the quay. Aside from Fridays, anyway, when most charter boats are back at their bases.
Alternatively, pick up one of the dozen or so 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, but Primosten is to be avoided in strong SW. In such conditions two miles SSE of Primosten, in a T-shaped inlet, is the marina of Marina Kremik, which offers better shelter and a further 393 berths for yachts visiting the area.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Anchorages
In settled weather, the bay just north of the town isthmus is a good anchorage. No fee is collected in this bay.
Offshore Islands and Groups
Yacht Repairs and Services
See Marina Kremik.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
Fuel station in Marina Kremik. Water and electricity on the quay and in the marina.
Tourism and Things to do Ashore
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.
Grocery & Supply Stores
Several provisions shops in the town.
Eateries
- Numerous restaurants in the town
- Konoba Toni on the waterfront was good in 2004
Internet/WiFi
None.
Laundry
None.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
None.
Garbage Disposal
Bins near the quay.
Transportation
Buses to Sibenik.
Routes/Passages To/From
See Croatia.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
- Primošten at the Wikipedia
For other useful websites, see Croatia.
References & Publications
'See entry for Croatia.
Comments
We welcome users' contributions to the Wiki. Please click on Comments to view other users' comments, add your own personal experiences or recommend any changes to this page following your visit.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- July 2004 --Athene of Lymington 21:16, 3 August 2011 (BST)
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