Primosten is a resort city located between city Trogir (UNESCO) and city Sibenik.
The old part of Primosten is located on an island connected with the mainland by banked earth. Primosten is known among the visitors of Croatia for its attractive architecture and its picturesque and crystal clear sea. Those who come to Sibenik return here to rest again and again.
History and sightseeing Primosten
The ancient name of Primosten is Caput Cista, which means “bare-headed”. Primosten was first mentioned in some old documents of 1564. Then, Primosten was surrounded by stone walls with towers and connected with the mainland by a wooden bridge. Later, the bridge was replaced with an earth bank, and the island became a peninsula.
The main sight of Primosten is the Cathedral of St George. The cathedral was built in the 15th century, and it overlooks the whole city.
The narrow streets of Primosten, which stretch between classical Croatian white stone houses with orange roofs lead up the hill to the Cathedral of St George.
There are some more small Medieval Churches in the city and the suburbs.
The famous Babic vineyards, located on the stony slopes not far from Primosten, and the wineries of the famous Babic red wine are a popular place to visit for those who come to rest in Primosten.
In 2007 Primosten received the title of the “Golden flower of Europe” for the best decoration of the city with flowers.
Beaches of Primosten are in top 10 beaches of Croatia.
What to see around Primosten?
in 140 km – National natural park KRKA & city Sibenik with Cathedral of St. James (UNESCO)
in 33 km – city Trogir (UNESCO)
in 65 km – caves Vranjace
in 55 km – the ruins of the Ancient Roman city Salona & Turkish fortress Klis
in 60 km – famouse city Split with Diocletian’s Palace (UNESCO)
in 78 km – resort Omis & rafting on the Cetina river & the Pirate fortress
in 145 km – National natural park Biokovo & city-resort Makarska
in 112 km – city Zadar
in 227 km – National park Plitvice lakes
in 284 km – famous city Dubrovnik (UNESCO)
in 363 km – the capital of Croatia – Zagreb
Beaches in Sibenik & riviera
The beaches of Sibenik and Riviera are the beaches of Sibenik itself, the famous beaches of the Vodice resort, the beaches of Primosten.
The beaches of Sibenik Riviera are considered of Sibenik the settlements – Tribunj, Srima, Zaton, Skradin, Zaboric, Marina, Vinisce.
- beaches in Vodice resort
- beaches in Primosten
- beaches of Murter island
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Hotels in Primosten
Hotel Life 4* Rogoznica – 6 km from Primosten
SUPERB rating 9.0 / 10
Review score based on 139 reviews
Distance to the nearest beach: 40 m
Distance to center of Primosten:
Distance to airport Split: 50 km
Add: stylish boutique property featuring an indoor and outdoor pool and a Spa, sea-view balconies, free Wi-Fi, restaurant with outdoor terrace, free on-site parking
Cost room 2 per: from 98 euro
Hotel Marina Frapa – Hotel Otok 3* Rogoznica – 6 km from Primosten
VERY GOOD rating 8.8 / 10
Review score based on 32 reviews
Distance to the nearest beach: seafront
Distance to center of Primosten:
Distance to airport Split: 50 km
Add: modern hotel, outdoor pool,
include a casino, tennis courts, fitness centre,
both with private entrance and opening out on to a panoramic balcony
Cost room 2 per: from 109 euro
More Hotels in Primosten:
hotel Zora 3* Primosten – rating 7.3 / 10 review score based on 131 reviews
Hotels in Rogoznica – 6 km from Primosten:
- hotel Life 4* Rogoznica – rating 8.9 / 10 review score based on 96 reviews
- hotel Marina Frapa – Hotel Otok 3* Rogoznica – rating 8.3 / 10 review score based on 12 reviews
- hotel Marina Frapa – Hotel Kopno 3* Rogoznica
Private apartments in Primosten
Apartments Govic 3* Primosten
SUPERB rating 9.0 / 10
Review score based on 45 reviews
Distance to the nearest beach: 50 m
Distance to center of Primosten: 4 km
Distance to airport Split: 40 km
Add: welcome drink, free Wi-Fi, air-conditioned units with balcony or terrace with sea views, terrace with barbecue facilities, next to the rocky and stone paved beach with free sun loungers and umbrellas
Cost apartment 2+2: from 73 euro
Apartments Villa Doni 3* Zaboric – 11 km from Sibenik
EXCEPTIONAL rating 9.6 / 10
Review score based on 35 reviews
Distance to the nearest beach: seafront
Distance to center of Zaboric: 1 km
Distance to airport Split: 40 km
Add: beach is right at the door, all rooms have a large balcony with sea views, free Wi-Fi, mosquito nets, the spacious terrace offers sun loungers, parasols and a beautiful sunset view, hammock, picnic corner with a stone barbecue
Cost apartment 2+2: from 60 euro
Apartments Villa Lozica 4* Rogoznica – 7 km from Primosten
EXCEPTIONAL rating 9.5 / 10
Review score based on 37 reviews
Distance to the nearest beach: 10 m
Distance to center of Rogoznica: 15 min walk
Distance to airport Split: 30 km
Add: offer views of the Adriatic Sea and islands, air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, modern apartments with balcony with sea or garden views, large garden has sun loungers and barbecue facilities
Cost apartment 2+2: from 84 euro
➝ more Private apartments in Primosten
Get to Primosten
Get to Primosten by plane
The nearest international airport from Primosten is airport of Split.
Distance from Primosten to airport Split city – 50 km;
to airport Zadar city – 105 km; to airport Zagreb city – 368 km
➝ search Flights Split airport
Rent a car in airport of Split city
The nearest to Primosten rentacar office in Split city. The distance from Zadar city to Primosten is 60 km.
Get to Primosten by bus
Bus traffic connects Primosten with all cities of Croatia – Sibenik, Zadar, Split, Zagreb, Varazdin and other.
Get to Primosten by car
Motorways connect Primosten with all cities and regions of Croatia.
Primosten can be reached by the free motorway Jadranska (E65), which goes along all of Croatia’s coastline, or the paid highway (A1).
Distance to Primosten from Croatian cities
Distance to Primosten
city Split – 60 km; city Sibenik – 30 km; city Trogir – 30 km; city Zadar – 110 km; to city Dubrovnik – 285 km; to Zagreb – the capital of Croatia – 360 km; to city Pula – 475 km; to city Porec – 455 km
Map of Primosten
Weather in Primosten
Average monthly temperatures in Primosten
January +10 С
February +11 С
March +14 С
April +18 С
May +23 С
June +27 С
July +30 С
August +30 С
September +26 С
October +21 С
November +15 С
December +12 С
Average monthly water temperatures in Primosten
January +13 С
February +12 С
March +13 С
April +14 С
May +17 С
June +22 С
July +24 С
August +25 С
September +22 С
October +21 С
November +18 С
December +15 С
On this page used photos from web – www.primosten.tv, www.apartmani-primosten.info/foto.html