Primošten

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Primošten Port of Entry 43°35.096'N, 015°55.453'E43.58493;15.92421 destination

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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 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. 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 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 25 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

Weather

See Croatia.

Passages

See Croatia.

Islands

• Zirje

Communication

Lučka kapetanija

Phone: +385 (0)22 570 266

Address: Porat 2

Working hours: Mo-Fr 07.00-15.00

Navigation

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

Seasonal Port of Entry (Apr–Oct). The nearest year-round port of entry is in Šibenik.

Berthing

Primosten breakwater

Primosten yacht quay

Luka Primošten

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berth Luka Primošten [[Primošten#Luka Primošten|Luka Primošten]] 43°35.111'N, 015°55.360'ELuka Primošten43.585182;15.922660

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.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Marina KremikMarina Kremik/wiki/Marina_Kremik |  – marina |

Anchorages

Primosten anchorage

Luka Primošten anchorage

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buoy Luka Primošten anchorage [[Primošten#Luka Primošten anchorage|Luka Primošten anchorage]] 43°35.059'N, 015°55.571'ELuka Primošten anchorage43.584316;15.926185

Pick up one of the 25 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

U. Mala Raduča

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anchorage U. Mala Raduča [[Primošten#U. Mala Raduča|U. Mala Raduča]] 43°35.253'N, 015°55.248'EU. Mala Raduča43.587556;15.920799

In settled weather, the bay just north of the town isthmus is a good anchorage. No fee is collected in this bay.

Amenities

Provisioning

Several provisions shops in the town.

Eating out

Numerous restaurants in the town

• Konoba Toni on the waterfront was good in 2004

Transportation

• Buses E towards Split and W towards Šibenik

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

'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

Contributors to this page
Names: Athene of Lymington