Filipana: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

In the center of Filipana stands a 450-year-old mulberry tree. Its shade provides a place to sit, relax, and talk with local residents.

Those who choose Filipana as their place to stay may wish to rent a holiday apartment.

Culture

The parish church of St Philip and James in Filipana was built in 1609. It has three naves and a bell gable on its projecting façade.

The area around Filipana shows traces of prehistoric and ancient settlement. Nearby Vrčin is considered one of Istria’s larger prehistoric hillforts. The site has double defensive walls and an excavated necropolis; its settlement dates from the 13th to the 11th century BC.

At the beginning of August, Filipana Night, a traditional village folk festival, takes place in Filipana.

Nature

A dry-stone-wall walk leads from Filipana to Ciganica Pond in the nearby forest.

Hiking and Cycling

The short Filipana village walk begins at the entrance to the village on the side of Divšići.

The official cycling route 342 Divšići is an easy, eight-kilometre circular route from Divšići in the direction of Filipana.

Geographical Location

The approximately four-kilometre-long L50164 road connects Prodol and Divšići; Filipana lies halfway between the two places.

Pilgrimage

The Camino South Istria is 193 kilometres long and divided into seven stages. Pilgrims who complete the route in full and collect 18 stamps at participating locations can request a Compostela certificate.

Hreljići, Orbanići, Kujici, Veliki Vareški, Pavicini, Krnica, Marčana, Šarići

For the broader travel overview: Općina Marčana.