Prosika Kanal

Sightseeing near Betina

Last edited 19.07.2022 at 17:10 by NV Charts Team

Latitude

43° 50’ 59.8” N

Longitude

15° 37’ 43.5” E

Description

The Prosika Canal is an 800m long connection between Lake Vrana and the Adriatic Sea with the Pirovacki Zalev. It was built from 1752 to 1770 for the purpose of reclaiming the marshy Vransko area. The works were initiated and started by Prince Franjo Borelli Vranski and continued by his descendants. When the 3m wide canal was finished and the last cut was made, the water wave spilled all the way to the village of Betina on Murter and the level of Lake Vrana dropped permanently by 3m. In 1948 the channel was widened to 8m, a sill was built on the Adriatic side, 30cm above sea level and a collection basin for migrating eels, catfish, mullet and carp. Today, only remnants of it remain.
On the side of the lake is a small harbor basin and the information buildings of the nature park.

Contact

Address
Betina
Website http://www.pp-vransko-jezero.hr

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