Prosika Kanal
Sightseeing near Betina
Latitude
43° 50’ 59.8” NLongitude
15° 37’ 43.5” EDescription
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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