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Primošten is a small town built on the island near the coast, known for its indigenous stone houses, churches, the narrow streets of the Mediterranean style, with countless bays and islands.

The stormy history of the place begins in the 7th century B.C. The place with Croatian name Primošten was mentioned in 1564 year, and that name is retained until today. Already then, the island with the settlement was protected by a defensive wall. Sliding wooden bridge was the contact with the mainland, but later, the island was joined by pier, i.e., bridged to the mainland. Therefore, the settlement was named Primošten after the Croatian verb primostiti (to span).

Farming and ranching were the main economic activities in Primošten for a long time. Tourism development started in the mid-twentieth century and Primošten become one of the leading tourist destinations on the Adriatic coast.

Even today, the old single floor houses are witnessing the hard life of Primošten farmers – crooked houses with no windows and often without any room, because only sometimes kitchen and tavern were separated from the rest of the house. At least eight people inhabited such houses. It was an old custom that in the beginning of construction people would put a coin for good luck in the corner of a house or would put the facts about the builder in the bottle.

Today, Primošten is known for its production of olive oil and wine. Primošten vineyards of Babić sort incurred in the “barren land” in stone (Primošten’s lace), and with miles of stone walls, are ode to the human work and persistence. Their picture is exhibited in the headquarters building of the United Nations in New York. Vines in this region are grown from 8th century B.C., when vineyards were planted by Illyrians and Liburnians. Tradition was continued by the Greeks and Romans, and from the 7th century, also by Croats.

Modern Primošten is teeming with vivid shops, small shops and souvenir shops scattered around the narrow cobbled streets, and the summer atmosphere is full of sports and entertainment contents. All of this will satisfy the guests and will provide them unforgettable memories from Primošten.

In any time of the year visitors can enjoy in mild and healthy Mediterranean climate with 2,600 sunshine hours per year and in a pleasant average temperatures, of 7°C in winter and 25°C in summer.

And than in winter, after an unforgettable summer vacation, you can enjoy the thoughts of summer and Primošten in the warmth of your home, browsing your sites of the photo-album filled with beautiful memories.