Pirovac is a picturesque northern Dalmatian place, 26 km north of Sibenik. It is placed on the shores of the bay of Pirovac where there are many trees and vineyards. There is also a safe harbor that is protected from all but western winds. It was first mentioned in the 13th century and it was owned by Croatian aristocrats in the Middle Ages. Pirovac attracts many tourists due to beautiful beaches in the bays of Sitnica, Vrulje, Makirina and Vrilo, as well as the islet of Sustipanac, placed directly opposite of Pirovac, where many tourists go swimming. Medicinal mud found in the area is nowadays used for thalassotherapy. Pirovac has some 20 restaurants where every Saturday during the season seafood evenings are organized. Besides for families with children, Pirovac is also ideal for fishing enthusiasts because large sheat-fish, pike and carp can be caught on Vransko Lake nearby.
We recommend: fortification walls from 1505 / Sv. Juraj parish church from 1506 / a Gothic sarcophagus with a relief from 1447 located in the chapel by the town cemetery / ruins of a Franciscan monastery from 1511 on the islet / Krka National Park / Sibenik / Vransko Lake
How to get there: 26 km northwest of Sibenik on the main road (Jadranska magistrala) in the direction of Zadar and Sibenik
Did you know: that Pirovac is Dalmatia's 5-a-side soccer center where a 5-a-side soccer tournament takes place every summer |
