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Pirovac tourist information

Pirovac is a municipal centre and next to Primosten, Vodice, Murter, the most important municipal tourist centre of the Sibenik riviera. It is situated at the farthest western point of the county of Sibenik and Knin.

Industrious hands of few inhabitants ornamented it through past centuries with historic monuments of lasting value. Mild climate, well-indented coast, numerous coves and sandy beaches, vegetation, pine forests and centenary olive-groves, clean and warm sea, magnificent sunsets, beauty of the coastal region – guarantee unique delights and experiences to all visitors.

Tourist offer

Beautiful coves, Sitnica, Vrulje, Makirina and Vrilo with their pebbly beaches and clear sea are very charming and a special attraction is the islet of Sustipanac, situated right in front of Pirovac, where you can relax and enjoy swimming and sun tanning. In cove Makirina sites of peloid mud were found. This mud is very curative.It can boasts with miles of bike trails that are especially interesting in the area of Vrana Lake Nature Park, which is further connected to the tracks adjacent municipalities Pakostane. All the bike trails are also hiking trails that lead to a viewpoints. More serious athletes can use the illuminated football, basketball and bowling courts and tennis courts.

Town is very close to two National Parks National Park Kornati and National Park Krka and it is only 5 kilometres away from the Park of Nature “Vransko jezero”, which is very suitable for recreational fishing.
Gastronomic pleasure and most famous Dalmatian specialties can be found in private restaurants, taverns, pizzerias and the offer is complete with attractive cafés and nightclubs.

Accommodation in Pirovac

Accommodation is arranged in comfortable suites, rooms, campsites and hotel.

Hotel Miran Pirovac

Hotel Miran is perfectly located for both business and leisure guests. The amenities and services offered at this accommodation include 24hr room service, bar/pub, laundry service/dry cleaning, restaurant, room service, disabled facilities, hotel/airport transfer. In addition, the hotel's guests can enjoy the leisure and sports facilities provided on the premises: massage, tennis courts, outdoor pool , garden.

History and herritage

For the first time it is mentioned in the foundation of the diocese of Sibenik, 1298th year. On this site we found at 1505th inhabited place with Mediterranean characteristics. To date, preserved features of the rich and turbulent past, first-class cultural and architectural value.

As valuable mentioned: defensive walls which town was dangerous on all four sides, built in the beginning of the 16th century (1505th year) of which remains on the north side and still be seen, the gate which is still characterized by its strength and beauty, with swinging bridge that is raised at night, which is due to aging, as well as walls, destroyed at the end deventaestog century (1884th year).

There is also the parish church of Our Lady of Mount Caramel, 1506.g built, renovated and rebuilt 1832.

How to get

By highway, it is connected with cultural and historical centers, such as Sibenik, Zadar, Trogir and Split. Immediate vicinity of the Zagreb-Split highway and the Split Airport, guarantees excellent transport links to the rest of country.

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