Primošten

Rustic burghers' houses instead of marble palaces, one small church instead of lavishly decked-out cathedrals, hardly a room without a sea view instead of multi-storey hotel complexes - a shame that Primošten is no longer an insider's tip. Tourism has been making its entry on the 1,700-inhabitant peninsula between Split and Šibenik since 1950, but the traditional way of life has been preserved as well. And since that way of life includes - by no means only, but also! - drinking good wine, letting time slip by in the restaurants along the waterfront promenade and having good conversations with strangers or friends, it will probably be preserved for a long time to come. Or at least continued by the enthusiastic visitors!

Between Šibenik and Split, the holiday resort of Primošten lies on a small island. Whereas in the past you would have had to arrive across a wobbly drawbridge, the causeway built up in the 16th century is now at your disposal. Over it you get into the town without difficulty, though its narrow lanes and blind bends are not exactly car-friendly. In the interest of the variety of impressions too, we recommend leaving the car behind as early as possible and exploring the town on foot - it is compact enough for that.