Pirovac

Pirovac is a village and harbour, 26 km northwest of Sibenik. It was first mentioned in the 13th century.

In the Middle Ages Pirovac had a possession of the Bribir counts. The fortifications built in the 16th century have survived like the country-house complex . There is the parish church of St. George from 1506 and it was restored in Baroque style in the 18th century.

Pirovac attracts many tourists due to beautiful beaches in the bays of Vrulje, Sitnica, Vrilo and Makirina , as well as the islet of Sustipanac, placed directly opposite of Pirovac. Many tourists go swimming on the islet and it is also interesting because of the ruins Franciscan`s monastery from 16th century. Medicinal mud found in the area is used for thalassotherapy.

Pirovac is covered with forests. Chief occupations are fishing, farming, viticulture, shipping, producing olive oil and tourism.

Its gastronomic offer is based on the traditional offer of domestic specialities.

Pirovac is ideal starting point for unforgettable excursions to the Kornati archipelago and river Krka.

Pirovac offers all you need for a pleasant holiday.

Country	Kroatien
Languages spoken	Kroatisch
Currency used	HRK (kuna)

Sports & nature

In the vicinity of Pirovac there is Croatian Natural Park Vransko jezero (Vrana Lake). It is the biggest natural lake in Croatia with about 225 different bird species. Beach is pebbly. You can enjoy in mini-football field, volleyball in the sand, basketball court, tennis court. You can rent a motor, rent a bike, water scooters, rent a boat. You can enjoy in water sports, walking, jogging tracks and in routes for cyclists.

Nightlife info

Pirovac is reach with nightlife. You can enjoy in night club, coctail bar, karaoke show, musical evenings.. Also, you can explore restaurants, traditional croatian taverns, konoba (small local restaurant), pizzerias, fast food...

Culture and history info

You can visit the fortifying walls that date back to the 16th century, the church of Our Lady of Karmel, walls and the church of St. George (Sv. Juraj), the remains of a Franciscan monastery and the gothic sarcophagus in the chapel of the Vrancic-Draganic family.