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Primosten is the jewel of the Adriatic and the "town of beaches".
This is due to its natural beauties, crystal clear sea, hidden bays, Mala and Velika Raduca town beaches, famous vineyards, exquisite fruits of the land such as superb olive oil, high-quality Babić wine, home-grown meat, and fresh fish. It is also called the town of beaches because it boasts wonderful pebble beaches. It is also known as the home of famous Babić wine.
Primošten panorama, source: Wikimedia Commons
How to Reach Primosten
You can easily reach Primosten if you follow the D8 road - the longest state road in Croatia 643.1 km long. The D8 state road is the Croatian section of the Adriatic Highway, connecting the most important coastal towns with the rest of the world. The nearest airport is in Split, 45 km away and it takes less than an hour to reach it.
Bike map of the municipality of Primošten, source:Official website of the Municipality of Primošten
Its position enables you to explore Central Dalmatia easily. The town of Split is less than an hour and a half by car, the town of Sibenik is 40 minutes away and Trogir is 48 minutes away. The nearest airport is Split Airport (Resnik). The nearest national parks are Krka National Park and Kornati National Park.
Where to stay in Primosten
This charming coastal town offers stunning villas with private pools, sea views, and easy beach access. For a handpicked selection of luxury villas, check out our Villas Primosten.
History of Primosten
Traces of a very early Illyrian, Greek, and Croatian population are known in the Primosten area.
Primošten coat of arms, source: Wikipedia
Primosten owes its name to the Turkish invasion in the 16th century (1542). During their era, the town was connected with the mainland by a draw bridge. After the Turks left they replaced the draw bridge by the causeway. In 1564 the settlement was called Primosten due to the Croatian word "premostiti" (to bridge).
The oldest settlement in Primosten is today's Prhovo, and the settlements of Siroke and Krusevo arose a bit later. The oldest mill is located in Krusevo village. The people of Primosten mainly work in agriculture, viticulture, olive growing, fishing, and tourism. Fun fact: in the 1930s the Parisians drank champagne and wine from the Sibenik area.
Beginning of Tourism in Primosten
Organized tourism in Primosten started developing in the 1960s when the Adriatic Highway was built in 1964.
During that time, Primosten got its first camp and several hotels. Moreover, Marina Kremik was built in 1983. Primosten's revival slowed down in the 1990s but the region began to develop again after the Homeland War.
The beaches in Primošten
Secured Marina Kremik today features 393 moorings and 150 on dry land, which is excellent for boaters. The marina also has other facilities like a reception, market, restaurant, nautic shop, technical service, petrol pump, etc.
The best beaches in Primosten are Mala and Velika Raduca Beach, island Smokvica Beach, Garbina Beach, Varos Beach, Marina Lucica Beach, June Beach, Popozo Beach, Dagna Beach, Pista Beach and Lokvice Beach. You can find secluded beaches near the ACI marina Kremik.
Primošten in 1964, source: Wikimedia Commons, author: Joergsam
Each year, the manifestation „Primoštenske užance“ takes place during summer. It is a traditional folklore festival about the way of living in Primosten.
Primosten Awards
Tourists taking pictures of Primošten, source: Wikimedia Commons, author: Roman Bonnefoy
Primosten received a gold medal and "The Golden Flower of Europe" Award in 2007 for urban and horticultural landscaping. Mala Raduca Beach was mentioned among the top 10 best beaches in Croatia!
Beaches in the Primosten Area
Raduče beaches, source:Official website of the Municipality of Primošten
Mala Raduca and Velika Raduca are the largest fine pebble beaches in the center of Primosten with many entertainment facilities. Velika Raduca beach offers the possibility of tennis, beach volleyball, mini-golf, table tennis, and beach canoes.
Mala Raduca beach in Primosten
Mala Raduca Beach offers outdoor massage and trampolines. You can enjoy water sports and diving at Punta Raduca.
Velika Raduca beach in Primosten
Velika Raduca has existed since 1966 and is 1600 meters long. The entrance to the sea is gradual, so it's perfect for children and elderly people. An islet Smokvica is known to have nudist beaches.
Primosten Burni/Burnji (Northern) and Primosten Juzni (Southern)
The town consists of Primosten Burni/Burnji (which owes its name to the northern wind bura) and Primosten Juzni. Primosten Burni is located in central Dalmatia not far from Sibenik town. Primosten Burni borders the Grebastica, Primosten Southern, Primosten, and Zlarin waters.
Times and customs: afternoon "fjaka" in Primosten
Primosten Burni is mostly a hilly area with fifteen hills, two larger karst fields (Prhovski and Tribeški), and a developed coastline in front of which are two islands, Tmara and Krbela, and a huge Adriatic sea all the way to Italy.
The center of Primosten Burni is the village of Draga where Jurlinovi Dvori is located.
Primosten Južni consists of villages like: Krusevo, Siroke, Loznice, Vezac Gornji, Vezac Donji, Stavor, Vadalj, Grujini, Bratski Dolac.
Primosten Folk Costume
A Primosten women's folk costume is composed of a total of 13 parts, lace is applied to the 'shirt' (plain linen undershirt with finer lace), the 'braid' (the shirt is decorated with wide lace on the chest, and the bottom of the sleeve with finer lace) and the ‘bake’ that in the back corner has an insert of sewn lace for the holiday costume. Earlier, the folk costume was held in the original chest.
A doll in the Primošten folk costume
Today, the people of Primosten wear their folk costumes at celebrations, during holidays, and during the tourist season, not allowing the invaluable treasure of Primosten - the art of sewing lace - to be stolen from oblivion.
Primošten Lace, source:„Pekljica“ - Association of Primošten lacemakers
For this reason in 2013 Association of Primosten lacemakers Pekljica was founded. Lace represents the intangible world heritage inscribed in the UNESCO list in 2009. Pag lace from the island of Pag is known in the world. There is a difference between the two laces. Women from Pag have a design according to which they work, while each piece of Primosten lace is original and it is impossible to make two identical ones.
Agriculture in the Primosten Area
The area of Primosten abounds in charming villages with a rich history. Every household here narrates its story, each house, church or stone would tell you if only they could talk. That is why we appreciate the word of mouth or storytelling that our ancestors left us.
Fruit of the land, olives and olive oil, source: Pixnio
If you decide to visit one of the small villages in the area, you will be amazed at how hardworking these people are. Their descendants continue their heritage. Nowadays, you can find a lot of family farms that produce the most exquisite fruits of the land.
Agrotourism in the Primosten Area
In the villages and hamlets of Primosten, in the hinterland, tourists are offered accommodation and local food like prosciutto, olive oil, oil cheese, lamb, baked dishes, and traditional folk dishes. Here are some of them:
Paško Gracin family farm
Vineyard of Mr. Paško Gracin in Kruševo, Primošten area
Family farm Gracin has one of the best homemade products in the area. The owner of the vineyards, and olive groves, and the brain of the whole production is Mr. Paško Gracin.
Olive picking in the olive grove of Mr. Gracin
He was raised in a traditional catholic and hardworking family in Krusevo. His parents Mr. Krizan and Mrs. Filipa taught the children to value the gifts of the land. Mr. Pasko taught his son Karlo the same values, so they continued to build the Gracin brand in the Primosten area. Every returning guest in Primosten knows them because they have probably bought some of their delicious products. Here you can taste their delicious olive oil, wine, and different rakija and buy lavender souvenirs.
Delicious liqueurs of Mr. Paško Gracin and his son Karlo
If you ever visit Primosten, you can purchase their products in the market in the town center. Wine, olive oil, liqueurs, lavender souvenirs- all this will be magical to your taste buds.
The family products and charming Mrs. Petra - she will explain everything you want to know about the products
If you want to contact them look for:
OPG Karlo Gracin
Mobile phone: +385 95 1967 880
Mail: [email protected]
Saricevi Courts
Wine in Saricevi Courts, source:Saricevi Dvori website
Saricevi Dvori (Saric Courts) is a family farm visited by many wanderers who visit Primosten. In 2013 the family farm is awarded a gold medal in the first competition as the best agricultural establishment in Dalmatia 2013. Here you can try autochthonous dishes, prepared in a traditional way with delicious grandma's recipes.
Olive processing, source:Saricevi Dvori website
Address: Supljak S.C 17, Primosten, Croatia
Email: [email protected]
Mobile phone: +385(0)98/174-3334
Website: https://saricevi-dvori.net
Jurlinovi Courts
Jurlinovi Dvori in Draga village in Primosten Burnji are a stone monument to the Primosten farmer. It became famous due to a priest, Father Stipe Perkov, who carefully cares for the heritage. On the property, you can get an insight into the rural architecture and ethnography, antique inventory, Primosten folk costumes, visit a library with 2000 books, the distillation room, kitchen with a fireplace, cellar, and old water well.
Jurlinovi Dvori in a village Draga, Primosten Burni, source:Jurlinovi Dvori website
Here you can also see old olive groves and vineyards that gave food to the Perkov family. Konoba, steam boiler for roasting rakija, and bread oven that is more than 100 years old are also here. Father Stipe will welcome you at the stone table that once was the center of family life.
Library with 2000 books in Jurlinovi Dvori, source:Jurlinovi Dvori website
Ethnography in Jurlinovi Dvori, source:Jurlinovi Dvori website
Address: Draga, Primošten
Mail: [email protected]
Phone: +385 (0)22 574106
Mobile phone: +385 (0)98 939 1906
Website: https://www.jurlinovidvori.org
Galjin Court
Galjin Dvor is the court of the family member nicknamed Galja. It is a rural household of the family Zupanović located in the village of Krusevo in the hinterland of Primosten. It has top-quality Babić wine and organic olive oil.
Galjin Dvor in Kruševo, Primošten area, source:Mr. Rade Županović
Mr. Ante Zupanović and his son Rade are also planning to expand their offer with rural tourism. Currently, they are doing two apartments in a rural household for the next season (in 2022), through the EU measures project.
Apartment area, financed through EU measures project, Galjin Dvor, source:Mr. Rade Županović
Visit one of the family farms and enjoy olive and olive oil, dried figs, sheep cheese, and a drop of the famous Babić wine. You are going to love it!
Family products of Zupanović family, Galjin Dvor, source:Mr. Rade Županović
You can check the promo video below by clicking on the picture:
Contacts for Galjin Dvor:
Address: 22204, Primošten
Phone number: +385 91 126 5219
Primosten Attractions
The most distinctive monuments of Primosten are the following:
Church of Saint George (Juraj)
Church of Saint George (Juraj) in Primosten, source: Wikimedia Commons, author: SchiDD
According to old records, the parish began operating in 1485. The Church of Saint George was built in the 15th century in the Renaissance style. A beautiful three-nave church dominates the center of the town since it is located on a hilltop. An old cemetery is located next to the church.
Church of St. Roch/Rocco (Roko)
Church of St. Roch/Rocco (Roko) in Primosten, source: Wikimedia Commons, author: SchiDD
The small church is located on the mainland, in front of the gates of the Old village from the 16th century. In front of the church, a monument was erected to the priest Ivan Saric.
Our Lady Of Loretto Statue
Our Lady Of Loretto Statue, Primošten, source: Wikimedia Commons, author: Silverije
Our Lady Of Loretto statue was erected on the Gaj hill in 2017. The statue is 17 meters high. Lady Of Loretto is a protector of Primosten.
Our Lady Of Loretto by night, source:Madona bar staff
It is celebrated on May 9 and May 10. From here you can enjoy the mesmerizing view of the Primosten and the archipelago.
Our Lady Of Loretto viewpoint, source:Madona bar staff
It is a great place to take a picture, say a prayer or just sit and sip your coffee with a view. The only view in Croatia that can be compared to this one is the one from Mount Srdj above Dubrovnik. After taking selfies we recommend visiting Madona bar at the top.
Monument to the Primosten Farmer
Monument to the Primošten Farmer, source: Wikimedia Commons, author: Ante Perkovic
Monument to the Primosten farmer was erected in 2007.
Monument to the Fisherman from Primošten
Monument to a Fisherman in Primosten
The monument was erected in 2016.
Bucavac Veliki vineyard
Bucavac vineyard and Marina Kremik- aerial shot, source:TZ Primošten
The famous vineyard is located 3 km south of Primosten. It is widely known because the picture of the vineyard hung in the United Nations building in New York represents a monument to human labor. A dense rock arrangement represents a traditional form of cultivating. The bordered lots of Bucavac Veliki site remind me of the vineyards in the continental village of Kruševo. Babić variety which is grown here is simply a must-taste!
Treasure of the land, source: Pixabay
Visit this magnificent rich seaside village, get to know its lively people and all the boons this rich land offers, and taste its exquisite gastronomy- like a famous lobster in the Primosten way.
"The sparse land keeps its treasure, every grain like a heart in the middle, it bears little and does not give much, but what it gives is worth three times more." ♡
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