Location of Primosten
Dalmatia is considered to be the most beautiful region of Croatia. Primosten is located in the middle of this region on an artificial peninsula between Sibenik and Trogir. Previously it used to be an island, but eventually, it got connected to the mainland, that is how its current view was established. It is a rarely inhabited area, therefore nature is almost untouched here.
Can you rent a yacht in Primosten- do I need a license? The requirements.
Small boats (under a certain horsepower or length), electric boats, crewed yacht charters, gulet charters may not require a license. Larger boats or those with more powerful engines need a skipper’s license. Before you confirm your sailing trip to Trogir, please send us a copy and we will check it for you. You need to have the original copies on board, so don’t forget to take them.
To sail from Trogir, one of the following qualifications is necessary: ICC (International Certificate of Competence), Int. IPC (International Proficiency Certificate, USA), NauticEd SLC (International Sailing License and Credentials), RYA Day Skipper Course, valid Navigational and VHF licenses. Alternatively: ICC (International Certificate of Competence), Int. IPC (International Proficiency Certificate, USA), NauticEd SLC (International Sailing License and Credentials, Int.) OR: [UK] RYA Day Skipper Shorebased Certificate or higher, [USA] Sailing ‘Basic Keelboat’ or higher, [DE] ‘Sportbootführerschein See’ or higher, [FR] le Permis Plaisance Additionally, the following documents are necessary: Valid travel documents: USA citizens: EU regulations mandate USA passport holders to have at least three months of validity beyond the planned departure date from Croatia., European Union (EU) citizens: No visa required. Canadian citizens: No visa is required for stays up to 90 days.
If you do not have a skipper license, it is also possible to rent a boat with a skipper
Rent a boat Primosten – the main ports
Primosten is a perfect starting point to explore Middle Dalmatia’s other towns. You can see the nearby ports here, famous for their excellent service.
In front of the town, you see the sea everywhere. Its port invites you to boat. You can visit Kornat island or boat to Rogoznica, but if you are really adventurous, you can also boat around the islands of Central Dalmatia. Primosten is a hidden box of jewels in the Mediterranean world, it is relaxation and fascination of the Adriatic at the same time. It is a popular destination for honeymoon tourists due to its romantic alleys, old stone houses, and pleasant streets. But also lovers of yachting enjoy visiting it because many faces of the Adriatic Sea can be discovered when you leave from Primosten ports. Many ports can be found in the region, a list of boats for rental.
Port of Marina
There are 134 permanent berths for boats with a maximum length of 25 metres. The sea is 7 metres deep at the entrance. The port offers several good-quality services, and there is a bar and a restaurant. sailing in Vis, rent a boat Vis
Port of Trogir
This significant port offers 256 permanent berths for ships up to 70 metres long. The depth of the water is 20 metres. They provide several services such as laundry, fuel and maintenance. They also have drinking water, electricity and free Wi-Fi. Trogir sailing, rent a boat Trogir
Port of Split
The ACI Marina Split is a port with 348 berths for boats up to 90 metres in length. A breakwater protects it from strong waves and southern winds. The depth of the seabed is 8 metres. The port has a restaurant, a bar, a laundry, and a refuelling station.
There are restaurants, bars, laundries and a fuelling station. Split sailing, bareboat charter Split
Port of Omiš
Omiš is a small Central Dalmatian town at the mouth of Cetina River. Massive gorges surround it. The depth of the seabed is 4 metres. The Bóra winds, coming from every direction, and the southern winds cause strong waves in the area.
Port of Podstrana
The Marina Lav is part of the Le Meridian Lav hotel complex. It can accommodate 74 boats up to 40 metres in length. The depth of the seabed is 2-2, 8 metres. There are drinking water, electricity and 24-hour security.
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Port of Supetar (Brač
Supetar’s outer port is reserved for ferries and commercial vessels. In contrast, mostly smaller boats and yachts use the inner basin. The depth of the seabed at the entrance is 6 metres, 5 metres in the outer basin, and 3-4 metres in the inner basin. sailing in Supetar, boat hire Supetar
Marina Baška Voda
The Marina Baška Voda can accommodate up to 180 boats up to 23 metres in length. 60 berths are preserved for guests only. The maximum depth of the seabed is 4 metres. The port has drinking water, electricity and a restaurant. You can even get medical help if needed. Information about sailing in Baska Voda, boat rental Baska Voda
beaches in Primosten
Primosten beaches are located north and south of the old town. Since it is not densely populated, there are many beach sections and bays for swimming. Each section is very clean, taken care of, and mostly covered by small pebbles. Next, to the beach you usually find wonderful paths to walk surrounded by town walls. Primosten offers a great chance for scuba diving too.
Raduca beach:
Raduca and it’s a smaller part, Mala Raduca are the most famous beaches in the town and they also belong to the top 10 most beautiful beaches in Croatia. It has a blue flag distinction, which means that water quality is excellent. The beach with pebbles is surrounded by a pine forest.
Zlarin island:
The island is easy to reach by boat or yacht and you find romantic beaches there. Zlarin is Croatia’s only island to boast of corals.
Krka –waterfall:
Krka National Park with its unique natural values is about 40 km from here. Let’s visit the waterfall and we can have an unforgettable splash.
Main attractions in Primosten
Various programs and festivals take place in the town in the summer months, e.g. fishermen’s nights, folklore nights, and the Mediterranean Festival of Ethnography is organized each year.
Saint George church:
The main sight of the town. It stands on the highest point of the peninsula, on a hill, which makes it worth visiting not only for its historic values but also for the view.
Vineyards:
The vineyard that has been on the tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage is 3 kilometre from the town. Tasting local red wine is very much recommended. The image of Primosten vineyards can also be found on the wall of the UN’s New York headquarters.
Donkey competition:
The funniest event of the year is the donkey contest that takes place within Primosten Games. The challenge is very simple, you have to ride on the donkey into the goal, but donkeys that are famous for their stubbornness often don’t even want to leave the start line.
Aurora Club:
Here is one of the largest, trendiest and most exclusive party spots of Croatia: Aurora Club. As many as 3, 000 people can be entertained in a pool or in a foam party until the morning in this stronghold of electronic music.
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Primosten has a pleasant Mediterranean climate with lots of sunshine, dry and hot summer and mild and humid winter. Primosten weather information.
The climate diagrams are based on 30 years of hourly weather model simulations. They give good indications of typical climate patterns and expected conditions (temperature, precipitation, sunshine, and wind). The “mean daily maximum” (solid red line) shows the maximum temperature of an average day for every month for Primosten. Likewise, the “mean daily minimum” (solid blue line) shows the average minimum temperature.
The wind rose for Primosten shows how many hours per year the wind blows from the indicated direction. The diagram for Primosten shows the days per month, during which the wind reaches a certain speed.
