Primošten - Bilo

Primošten is a town set upon a little island and is a part of the Šibenik-Knin county. It is situated in the southern Adriatic coast, between the cities of Šibenik and Trogir. It’s called a “dry point” by the sailors because of the long dry periods. Primošten is famous for its huge and beautiful vineyards and for the traditional donkey race that takes place there every summer.
Today, Primošten is considered to be a heaven for holiday-makers. It gives off a special charm that’s hard to resist and points out the true Mediterranean spirit with its stone houses, churches and little narrow streets.

Accommodation Primošten - Bilo

After the Turkish conquests in Bosnia in 1463, the inhabitants of the settlements Prhovo, Široke and Kruševo fled to safe regions called havens, and in the end of the 15th century, they inhabited a small island called Gola Glava, located near the coast. Since 1564 the settlement has been known by the name Primošten. At that time the settlement was was protected by the walls and towers and a draw bridge was the only communication with the mainland. So the island was over bridged, and that’s how it got its name Primošten = over bridged. When the Turks retreated, the draw bridge was replaced by the causeway.
At the end of the 19th century migrations of inhabitants were frequent, but in the early fifties of the 20th century tourism started to bloom. The restaurant “Kremik” opened in 1956 and was the first catering house with 20 additional beds for accommodation. By the year of 1983, the port “Marina Kremik” was built and was used for nautical tourism.
Today, Primošten is is one of the most popular tourist resorts in Dalmatia and ranks among the most picturesque small towns on the Adriatic. The buildings are constructed in the typical Dalmatian, Mediterranean way - the houses are built of stone with roofs of stone slabs and numerous narrow picturesque lanes, also paved by stones.
The church of St. Juraj – located on a hill that offers sweeping coastal views. It was built in 1485 and restored in 1760.

Raduča is the biggest beach in Primošten, and its smaller part, Mala Raduča, was voted one of the 10 most beautiful beaches in Croatia. According to a survey from National Geographic magazine, Croatia was the top 2006 destination in the world for a summer holiday.

Numerous cultural events and entertainment programs take place in the summer months, such as the Primosten fiesta and usages (the first week in August). Important religious feasts include the feast days of Our Lady of Loret (9th and 10th of May) and Our Lady of Porto (27th of July), when a big procession around the town and on the sea takes place. Primosten also features the Art Colony "Sea - People - Coast", the Music School "Primo Primores", the Summer Baroque Music School, the Art Gallery "Rudina", the Ambience Gallery "Stone Spheres".

Airport Split - Kaštela
Zračna Luka Split - Kaštela, Cesta dr. Franje Tuđmana 96, P.P.2, 21210 Kaštela, Chorvatsko
tel.: +385 21 203 555, fax: +385 21 203 422
web: www.split-airport.hr

Croatia Airlines Split - local branch Split
tel.: +385 21 203 183
web: www.croatiaairlines.com
e-mail: flyonline@croatiaairlines.hr

Bus station Šibenik - tel.: +385 60 368 368,
e-mail: autotransport@si.htnet.hr

Ferry Jadrolinija Šibenik - tel.: +385 22 21 34 68, web: www.jadrolinija.hr,

Croatian car hire - Split - tel.: +385 1 987, +385 21 383 370, web: www.hak.hr

Recommendation: do not leave valuables in the cars, do not carry them to the beach, lock the accommodation units and close the windows before you leave, follow the traffic rules, especially in smaller towns and drive cautiously when it rains.

Tourist board Primošten (tourist board) - tel.: +385 22 571 111, e-mail: tz-primosten@si.htnet.hr