A house among the olive trees
Atolea joins two words, At Olea, by the olive tree. The house stands on an old vineyard estate above Primošten, on dry-stone terraces called vlačice, where around a hundred olive trees grow today.
Our family has tended olives and vines in this area for generations. Here we bought the land and built a house that follows the hillside and opens every room to the sea.
Land shaped by hand
Every terrace here was built stone by stone, to win a little soil from the karst.
Long before the house, this hillside was a vineyard. The people of Primošten cleared the stone by hand and stacked it into dry-stone walls, creating vlačice: small level terraces where vines could grow in the thin, rocky soil.
The Primošten area became known far beyond Dalmatia for its native Babić grape, grown on exactly these terraces. Over time olives replaced some of the vines, and the shaped landscape remained.
Today around a hundred olive trees grow on the estate. We look after them the way our family has looked after its groves for generations, and we built Atolea to keep the character of this land, not to change it.
Visualisation- VlačiceDry-stone terraces built by hand
- BabićThe native grape of Primošten
- ~100Olive trees on the estate
From Vis to Dugi otok
Primošten lies just below. On the horizon the islands line up one after another: Vis, Biševo, Svetac, Jabuka, Žirje, Kaprije and Dugi otok. Every room faces the sea, and the evenings end with the sun setting into it.
VisualisationAn infinity pool on the edge of the hill
The overflow pool runs out towards the horizon. Around it is a large terrace with loungers and a summer kitchen with a wood-fired komin for long lunches and dinners outside.
VisualisationMade for long dinners together
An open living room with fireplace, a fully equipped kitchen with a large island and a dining table for eight. Wide glass walls bring the light and the sea inside.
VisualisationFour bedrooms, each with its own bathroom
The quiet east wing holds four double bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom and air conditioning, opening onto a private garden. A fifth bathroom sits next to the living area.
A house that follows the hill
Atolea is a single-storey house with a rounded, organic plan and a flat roof. It follows the natural slope and sits low in the landscape, so the olive grove and the horizon stay in charge.
The walls are clad in local stone, the same stone that built the terraces around it. Along the south edge the roof cantilevers out, shaped so that it shades the rooms as little as possible while keeping the sea view open.
Inside, the house has three parts: the living area with fireplace and kitchen to the west, the summer kitchen with komin under a roof span of more than ten metres in the centre, and the four bedrooms to the east.
- Single storey with a rounded, organic form
- Flat roof with a cantilevered south edge
- Cladding in local stone
- A roof span of more than 10 m over the summer kitchen
- Every room faces the sea
Visualisation
Everything for an easy stay
- Infinity poolOverflow pool facing the islands, open April to October.
- Summer kitchen with kominA traditional wood-fired Dalmatian grill for meat and fish.
- Indoor kitchenFully equipped, with a large island and a table for eight.
- FireplaceIn the living room, for cool spring and autumn evenings.
- Air conditioningIn every bedroom and in the living room.
- Fast Wi-FiThroughout the house, on the terrace and by the pool.
- Private parkingRoom for five or more cars in the olive grove.
- Complete privacyNo neighbours and no houses looking in.
- Private gardenIn front of the bedrooms.
- Baby equipmentCot and high chair, free on request.
- Mid-week cleaningIncluding fresh towels and bed linen.
- A family welcomeOlive oil and wine from our family farm waiting on arrival.
A first look
Photos of the finished villa follow soon. Images marked as visualisation are design renders.
Above Primošten, close to everything
Atolea sits at around 175 metres in the olive groves above Primošten. The last stretch is a short gravel lane that any car can drive, and the nearest beaches are five minutes away.
Halovac 25, 22202 Primošten
Open in Google Maps- Nearest beaches5 min
- Primošten old town5 min
- Rogoznica15 min
- Šibenik25 min
- Trogir30 min
- Split Airport35 min
- Krka National Park35 min
- Split50 min
Drive times are approximate.
Days out from Atolea
- 01Krka National Park and Skradin35 min
Waterfalls and wooden walkways through the river canyon, with boat trips from Skradin.
- 02Kornati and the islandsBy boat
Day trips by boat to the Kornati National Park and to Žirje and Kaprije, the islands you see from the terrace.
- 03Šibenik and Trogir25–30 min
Two old towns on the UNESCO list: the Cathedral of St James in Šibenik and the medieval centre of Trogir.
- 04Primošten and Rogoznica5–15 min
Beaches, the Babić vineyards on stone terraces and seafood restaurants by the water.
- 05Fishing with Tragos FishingFrom Trogir, 30 min
Morning trips on a stable fishing catamaran: light tackle fishing among the islands or big game on the open sea. Skipper, gear and fishing licence included.
Season 2027: April to October
The minimum stay is 5 nights and you can arrive on any day. Send us your dates and we will confirm availability, usually within 24 hours.
Good to know
Where is Villa Atolea?
Villa Atolea is a holiday villa with a pool in Primošten, between Šibenik and Trogir in Dalmatia, Croatia. The address is Halovac 25, 22202 Primošten.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 4 pm and check-out is by 10 am.
Is there a minimum stay?
Yes, the minimum stay is 5 nights. You can arrive and leave on any day of the week.
When is the villa open?
From April to October.
Can we reach the villa by car?
Yes. The last part is a short gravel lane through the olive grove that any car can drive. There is parking for five or more cars.
How far is the beach?
About five minutes by car.
Is there air conditioning and Wi-Fi?
Yes. Air conditioning in all bedrooms and the living room, and fast Wi-Fi in the house, on the terrace and by the pool.
How often is the villa cleaned?
Once mid-week, including fresh towels and bed linen.
Do you have baby equipment?
Yes, a cot and a high chair, free of charge on request.
Are pets allowed?
Sorry, pets are not allowed.
Can we celebrate a birthday or small occasion?
Small gatherings within the number of booked guests are possible on request. Parties and larger events are not allowed.
Is smoking allowed?
Only outside, on the terrace.
How do payment and cancellation work?
A 30% deposit confirms the booking and the balance is due 30 days before arrival. We send the full terms with your offer.
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