Pomer

This old fishermen village embraces the modern nomads who want to  relive the old Mediterranean with its customs and beauty. Even today delicious mussels are grown here and prepared according to old recipes spiced with freshly picked herbs. The fish that has all the fragrances of a clean sea and is served with a gold olive oil and accompanied by wine evokes all the richness of nature. Because of its attractiveness, many boaters always happily return to the marina of Pomer. For those with a true sports spirit, Pomer offers a variety of sports – windsurfing, volleyball, cycling and many others. With friendly hosts, great food and wine, a gentle breeze and peace broken only by the waves, Pomer is a place truly worth visiting and staying at.

History
In prehistoric times, near Pomer there was a fortified village whose inhabitants built pile dwellings on the site of today’s Pomer. The origin of Pomer dates back to the period of Roman rule and the powerful Roman family of the Aranum. They gave it the name of Pomoerium and built luxurious baths, aqueduct, villas and facilities for the production of oils, wine and products of the soil. After the fall of Rome, during the reign of Byzantium in the 6th century, a large early Christian basilica on the site of a Roman villa was built. According to some records, a couple of stone sarcophagi were found here. In the 12th century a Benedictine abbey, which was abandoned in the 14th century, was built. In that period this place was called Fontanelle di S. Giovanni (St. John Source) because of the drinking water which can still  be found on the coast. In 1149 Pomer fell under Venetian rule under which it remained until the end of the 18th century. Wars and disease greatly reduced the population and in the late 16th century the population was moved here, first from Bologna and then from the Balkans. In the early 19th century, Pomer was briefly ruled by French authorities, who were soon replaced by Austro-Hungary, during  whose reign Pomer progressed. After the First World War it fell under the rule of Italy, which lasted until the arrival of the Germans  in the Second World War. The end of the war marked the liberation of Pomer and its annexation to the former Yugoslavia, and finally, in 1991, Pomer  became a part of Croatia.

Recommendations
Parish Church of the Visitation of Mary – from the 14th century, with a bronze crucifix from the 15th century and a statue of Our Lady from the 16th century and a picture of the Visitation of Elizabeth from the 17th century
Church of St.Flor – Romanesque building with frescoes from the 15th century
Church of St.Foška – the ancient Baroque altar, a Gothic statue and two bell towers  rom the 15th and the 16th century
Church of St.John – Byzantine building with a valuable floor mosaic
The site of St. Andrew – the remains of Roman and early Christian graves
Ancient Thermae – Remains of ancient luxury spas, villas and docks

Events
Vinkuran night, Vinkuran – traditional folk festival – 07.06.
Šanpjero Games – sport games with entertainment – 01.08.
Banjole night, Banjole – traditional folk festival – 02.08.
Pomer night – a traditional folk festival with entertainment and gastronomic offer 14.08.
Classical Music Concert, Church of the Visitation of Mary –  classical music 11.08.