Pirovac is a medieval settlement and fortification of the oldest Croatian noblemen, tradition of Mediterranean agriculture as well as touristic climatic and recreational center. It is situated between Sibenik and Zadar, in the close proximity of the national parks "Kornati" and "Krka". This well-loved place is only 5 kilometers away from the nature park "Vransko Jezero", famous among the fishing community.
Pirovac is situated in a deep bay which is a natural phenomenon, 12 km cut into the mainland and the Mediterranean ambient in which the authentic perfume of the vegetation mixes with the sea, making this region a climatic paradise for visitors. The south part of the bay „Makirina“ is a natural swimming area with healing peloid. By its content, quality and quantity, this site of the curative mud goes beyond all known sites in Croatia.
Pirovac is adorned by numerous natural beaches, sandy bays and in the game of the shadow and light the visitors can experience different views over the scenery in different parts of the day. Special attraction is an islet Sustipanac, known as Mojster or „The island of love“, situated just opposite Pirovac where visitors can relax and enjoy in swimming and sunbathing and those bravest ones can jump into the sea from high cliffs.
MARINA PIROVAC
Marina Pirovac is located in the centre of the old Dalmatian village of the same name. Protected from winds, it is a safe harbour for two hundred vessels. The vicinity of the national parks of Kornati and Krka make it an ideal starting point for excursions, cruises and regattas.
Within the marina there is a restaurant, free Wi-Fi, boat service, apartments and parking. Not far from the marina there is a newly redesigned beach, supermarket, bank, post office, pharmacy etc.
AIRPORT - MARINA PIROVAC
The marina is about 1 hour’s drive away from the airport Zadar and Split.
SHOPPING
Marina Pirovac has its own supermarket, but you can also find other supermarkets in the old town. During summer, opening hours are usually from 07h to 21h. Bigger supermarkets you can find in Vodice town, 10 km from Pirovac, in the direction to Šibenik. If you plan to make a larger shopping trip, town Šibenik is only 15 min distance, and it offers large variety of supermarkets at your disposal. (For example, Kaufland shopping center in Šibenik is open from 07-00 h)
PARKING
Marina parking prices:
BUS &TAXI
BUS INFORMATIONS:
Bus ticket from Pirovac to Šibenik is approximately 4 EUR
FlixBus offers bus routes in Croatia and also provides low-cost bus lines to Pirovac.
For further information please see https://global.flixbus.com/bus/pirovac (English) and https://www.flixbus.ru/avtobus/pirovac (Russian)
AVERAGE TAXI PRICES
( 1-4 pax/ 5-8 pax):
| PIROVAC- ZAGREB AIRPORT | 370 – 470 EUR |
| PIROVAC- ZADAR AIRPORT | 60 – 90 EUR |
| PIROVAC- SPLIT AIRPORT | 80 – 120 EUR |
| PIROVAC- ŠIBENIK | 25 – 40 EUR |
TOURIST INFO
Tourist info office is located opposite of the entrance in the marina Pirovac.
Tourist agency “Makirina”, placed in the old center of Pirovac.
http://www.holiday-makirina.hr/engleski/indexENG.html
In Makirina agency you can find out all the informations you might need as a tourist. For example, you can find out the accurate „Bus time table“, buy bus tickets, also you can buy tickets for Kornati National Park, you can exchange money, etc.
MARINA PIROVAC APARTMENTS
http://marinapirovac.com/en/home.html
Marina Pirovac provides 13 apartments for renting. Through this link you can check it and make reservation:
http://marinapirovac.com/en/apartments.html
Here you can find and download the map of Pirovac
