Primošten
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Primošten Port of Entry
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(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
British Admiralty | 2774 |
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Croatian | 100-21 |
Imray | M25 |
Weather
See Croatia.
Passages
See Croatia.
Islands
Communication
Lučka kapetanija
- Phone: +385 (0)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 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
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
Anchorages
Luka Primošten anchorage
U. Mala Raduča
Amenities
Facilities | |
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Water | At the quay |
Electricity | At the quay |
Toilets | in the building at the town quay |
Showers | see above |
Laundry | none |
Garbage | Bins near the quay |
Supplies | |
Fuel | Fuel station in Marina Kremik |
Bottled gas | |
Chandlers | |
Services | |
Repairs | See Marina Kremik |
Internet | Internet café in town |
Mobile connectivity | Average |
Vehicle rentals | |
Health |
Provisioning
Several provisions shops in the town.
Eating out
Numerous restaurants in the town
- Konoba Toni on the waterfront was good in 2004
Transportation
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
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