Promina Municipality: Trails and Cultural Heritage

In the wider destination of Murter, marked hiking trails on Mount Promina lead to the summit and to a mountain hut at 855 metres. The wider destination of Murter also has a network of paths and trails on Mount Promina, where visitors can explore Liluša Cave, fossil sites and views from lookout points. A different scale is represented by the 1,800-metre Perice Trail and the 27-kilometre Križni put Prominom.

Hiking Trails and Landscape

The Perice Trail connects Nečven with the banks of the Krka River and the Bibić Rapids. The Perice Trail is 1,800 metres long; Križni put Prominom covers 27 kilometres.

The “Through the Promina Vineyards to the River Krka” route starts in Oklaj and follows a farm track from there in an east-northwesterly direction. It is described as a walking route and follows gravel and asphalt surfaces. Points associated with the scenic route include the Church of St Michael, Matovac Well and Đona’s Wells, as well as the medieval Nečven Fortress. The natural watering places for animals, Kuljača and Matovac, are also among its features.

The Brljan–Manojlovac Trail offers another scenic perspective, with views of abandoned mills. In the upper Krka corridor between Bukovica and Promina, five waterfalls, a lake and a rapid lie within four kilometres. In the wider destination of Murter, marked hiking trails on Mount Promina lead to the summit and the mountain hut; check trail conditions locally. In the wider destination of Murter, you can also reach the summit of Mount Promina via an unpaved road in an off-road vehicle or by bicycle. Conditions for this may change seasonally.

The Stations of the Cross and Local Traditions

Križni put Prominom is 27 kilometres long. It starts at the Church of the Holy Spirit in Matasi and ends at the Church of St Roch in Čitluk. The route includes five churches and numerous chapels. It is also associated with prayers and songs attributed to the people of Promina around 1800. The route thus connects named religious sites with a religious and musical tradition.

Prominsko kolo is an important local tradition. Ojkavica is considered a well-known singing tradition in Promina, and traditional dress is also part of the local cultural heritage. These different forms of expression give a trip a cultural focus alongside the trails and landscapes: song, dance tradition and clothing are all part of the local character passed down through generations.

Wines and Regional Cuisine

The traditional wines Debit and Maraština are associated with Promina; prosciutto is one of its traditional specialities. Traditional dishes are often prepared with organically grown local produce. Regional products thus complement the cultural and scenic themes of a trip.

The Promina Wine & Walk experience includes Debit, Maraština, Lasina and Merlot. The wine selection may vary by participating producer. Traditional products associated with it include prosciutto, pancetta and cheese aged in a goatskin bag. The specific product selection may vary at individual events.

Early Traces of Settlement

The earliest human remains identified to date in Promina were found in Mratovo and date to the Neolithic period. The largest concentration of Neolithic finds was discovered in Oklaj and Puljane. Finds in Lukar include early Croatian spurs, gold earrings and stećci.

Additional Regional Orientation: Murter

In the wider destination of Murter, Murter and the Kornati Islands are located in the western part of Šibenik-Knin County. The Krka and Kornati National Parks are also in this county. The island of Murter has four main settlements: Murter, Betina, Jezera and Tisno.

Find a Hotel for Your Trip

If you are looking for a hotel for a trip to Promina Municipality, first decide what you want to focus on: are you especially interested in mountain trails, the Stations of the Cross and local culture, or in wines and traditional cuisine?

Discover more destinations: Puljane, Ljubotić, Oklaj, Razvođe, Skradin Municipality, Drniš Municipality, Biskupija Municipality, Rogoznica Municipality.

Go to the wider travel overview: Šibenik-Knin County.