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Visiting the really pretty town of Primošten, Croatia

Visiting Primošten CroatiaVisiting the really pretty town of Primošten

I had never heard of Primošten – It was only last week, when planning our road trip to Šibenik, that I heard about this pretty little town.

If you are coming from the direction of Trogir/Split, you’ll get a spectacular first view of Primošten. Orange roofs, blue sea, white beaches – it’s the idyllically typical Central Dalmatian town.

 

Visiting the really pretty town of Primošten. Map

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Primošten dates back to the mid-1400’s. Initially it was an island connected to the mainland by a large wooden bridge which could be lifted in the case of enemy invasion (The Turks were threatening the whole region at the time). Later the bridge was replaced by an earth bank and the island was no longer an island but a peninsula.

 

statues in Primošten, Croatia

entry into town, Primošten, Croatia

 


 

 

Today Primošten is a quiet little town where the main industry is tourism. It is perfect as a short day trip from Šibenik or Trogir. There’s not a heck of a lot to do in town except see the Church of St. George (St. Juraj), lie on its white-pebble beaches or relax at the restaurants and cafes along the shoreline. I was thinking though that Primošten could make a really nice base for someone who wants the vibe of a small town but the proximity to nearby attractions (Krka, Trogir, and Šibenik are very close, even Split, Drnis and Knin are within an hour).

 

views in Primošten, Croatia
It’s a small town. A short walk brings up to the Church of St. George (St. Juraj).

 

Church of St. George (St. Juraj), Primošten

Church of St. George (St. Juraj), Primošten

Sv. Juraj [St. George], primosten, Croatia interior
St. Juraj is a very pretty church with colourful murals.

 


 

 

views from Church of St. George (St. Juraj), Primošten
there’s a cemetery around the church – as well as nice views in all directions.

 

Church of St. George (St. Juraj), Primošten

 

stone roofs, Primošten, Croatia
also interesting are the stone roofs…something I haven’t seen (or maybe noticed) anywhere else.

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Visiting the really pretty town of Primošten
Below: It’s very quiet within the town walls. You’ll see a few gardens walking around.

 

restaurants in Primošten, Croatia
restaurants along the harbour.

 

Visiting the really pretty town of Primošten
more views of the beach and sea. Just a really beautiful place.

 

Visiting the really pretty town of Primošten

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Related: Šibenik, just 20 minutes from Primošten

 

 

Practical Information

– Car. Getting here by car is easy by just following the coastal road E65 (also sometimes indicated as 8). It took us an hour to get to Primošten from Split. Worthwhile stops along that route: Trogir and Šibenik (which is about 20 minutes from Primošten). See this post on car rental in Croatia.

– Bus. The same route is easily done by bus. There are frequent buses stopping at Primošten from Split, Trogir and Šibenik.

– Accommodation. Primošten is a great place for a very chilled out beach holiday and there are lots of apartments in town of good quality. Villa Šiša is highly recommended and well priced. Apartments Primošten and Apartmani Marija are other alternatives.

– Tours. This tour from Split includes both Primošten and Krka National Park. Recommended.

 

Summary: A really pretty place (that kind of reminds me of a smaller Rovinj) that is really worth visiting, whether it’s for a short visit or for a longer beach vacation.

 

 


Related: Exploring the Best of Central Dalmatia

Related: Exploring the highlights of Croatian Istria

Related: Avoiding Europe in the summer…and other places to go instead

 

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Comments

  1. Frank (bbqboy)

    September 10, 2021 at 6:34 pm

    You are correct! Thank you 🙂

    Reply
  2. Victor

    June 14, 2017 at 4:53 am

    Where were all the tourists, Frank? It is so untypical for Croatian cities.
    Or was it in January?

    Reply
    • Frank (bbqboy)

      June 14, 2017 at 2:27 pm

      Small town and I guess not too many people know about it. We were there in May and you’re right it was pretty quiet!

      Reply
  3. Gile (from Tripologia)

    May 16, 2017 at 1:56 pm

    You are right, Primošten is very similar to Rovinj, even to us that seen them both many times. Sometimes, at first glance, when I see the picture of Primišten I think that is Rovinj.

    Reply
    • Frank (bbqboy)

      May 17, 2017 at 6:16 am

      Great! Nice to hear Croatians feel the same way about the resemblance 😉

      Reply
  4. Andrea

    May 11, 2017 at 7:53 am

    Primošten is gorgeous and the beaches are really great too. Now the newest highlight is the giant statue of Our Lady of Loreto put up on the hill above the town – they say it’s so huge it can be seen from Italy across the Adriatic!

    Reply
    • Frank (bbqboy)

      May 11, 2017 at 8:10 am

      Thanks Andrea. I didn’t think to look in that direction – I’ve included a link to the statue here. It seems that it is supposed to be unveiled sometime this month.
      Thanks for the comment Andrea!

      Reply

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