Primošten
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| Primošten Port of Entry
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  The small harbour of Primosten | |
| (1) Seasonal Port of Entry (Apr–Oct) |
Primošten lies on the Adriatic coast of Croatia, 12 miles S of Šibenik 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. Probably its name comes from a Croatian verb primostiti – to cover with a bridge.
In more recent times, the island was connected to the mainland by a causeway and Primošten 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 25 mooring buoys laid along the beach on the E side of the bay. The shelter is good in settled conditions although an uncomfortable groundswell is experienced with anything S or W in the wind. In strong SW winds shelter in Primošten becomes very poor to untenable.
Charts
See Northern Dalmatia.
Weather
See Croatia.
Passages
See Croatia.
Islands
Communication
Lučka kapetanija
- Phone: +385 (22) 570 266
- Web: http://www.luskz.hr/Luka_Primosten.html
- Address: Porat 2
- Working hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-15:00
In the approach, there is a small island 
Smokvica [[Primošten#Smokvica|Smokvica]] 43°35.592'N, 015°54.721'E half a mile NW of Primošten. 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 the 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 Primošten sits is easily identified by the tall church belfry on its summit.
Note: Primošten 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
Primošten is a seasonal Port of Entry (Apr–Oct)port of entry/exit for Croatia. For details see Entrance: Croatia. The nearest year-round port of entry is in Šibenik.
Berthing
Luka Primošten
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.
In the high season, to find an open spot on the quay a reservation by phone is essential (opened at about 9:00 and charged separately 100 kunas). Aside probably from Fridays, when most charter boats are back at their bases.
Shallow draft boats are also directed to the town quay on the W. Deeper draft yachts may be directed there bow-to as well.
Water and electricity on the quay.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
- Marina Kremik – this is the closest marina it is located in 2 miles S of Primošten
Anchorages
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Luka Primošten anchorage
Luka Primošten anchorage [[Primošten#Luka Primošten anchorage|Luka Primošten anchorage]] 43°35.059'N, 015°55.571'E U. Mala Raduča
Amenities
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| Water |  Luka Primošten [[Primošten#Luka Primošten|Luka Primošten]] at the quay
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| Electricity |  Luka Primošten [[Primošten#Luka Primošten|Luka Primošten]] at the quay
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| Fuel |  In Marina Kremik [[Primošten#In Marina Kremik|In Marina Kremik]] 43°34.193'N, 015°56.554'E fuel station in
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| Bottled gas | None |
| Chandlers |  In Marina Kremik [[Primošten#In Marina Kremik|In Marina Kremik]] smal chandlery
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| Repairs |  Marina Kremik [[Primošten#Marina Kremik|Marina Kremik]] Boatyard. Hard standing for 150 yachts. Travel lift (40T). Crane (5T). Engine, electrical and electronic repairs. Wood and fibreglass hull repairs. Osmosis treatment and paint work
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| Internet | WiFI in Internet café in town and in Marina Kremik |
| Mobile connectivity | Average |
| Vehicle rentals | ? |
| Health | ? |
Provisioning
In the town [[Primošten#In the town|In the town]] several provisions shops.
Marina Kremik [[Primošten#Marina Kremik|Marina Kremik]] minimarket
Eating out
Konoba Toni [[Primošten#Konoba Toni|Konoba Toni]] on the waterfront was good in 2004.
In the town [[Primošten#In the town|In the town]] numerous restaurants in the town.
Marina Kremik [[Primošten#Marina Kremik|Marina Kremik]] restaurant.
Transportation
Tourism
Although increasingly touristy and very busy during the season, Primošten 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
For other useful websites, see Croatia.
References
'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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