Općina Sveti Filip I Jakov: Culture, Nature and Activity
Accommodation in Općina Sveti Filip I Jakov
Općina Sveti Filip I Jakov brings together a variety of themes for a holiday: Romanesque and early modern buildings, traces of older settlement history, a protected arboretum, as well as cycling and water sports. Families can include culture, scenic views and activity as different priorities when planning their trip. The historic sites and activities related to water and cycling offer specific ideas for what you might like to discover in the municipality.
Buildings with stories of their own
The Church of Saint Roch is an 11th-century Romanesque monument and is classified as a second-category cultural monument. Kaštel represents a different era: the castle dates from the 17th century and features a coat of arms of the abbots of Rogovo set into its wall. The two buildings offer different historical perspectives. Dates of construction and renovation are also recorded for the churches: the present-day Church of Saint Michael in Sveti Filip i Jakov was built in 1707 after the Ottoman threat had ended. In Turanj, the parish church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel was built in 1737 and consecrated in 1739. The Church of Saint Peter in Sveti Petar was renovated in 1670 and 1681. The separate dates for construction and consecration in Turanj make the chronology especially clear.
Another destination with cultural and historical significance is the ruins of Dvorine, locally known as Kućare. They are located along the route from Sveti Filip i Jakov to Sikovo. The site is square and measures 29 × 21 metres; the surviving walls are up to 3 metres high. These specific measurements give the ruin site a clear sense of scale, while distinguishing it from the churches and the castle. Those interested in historic sites will find something different here from the surviving churches and the castle.
Arboretum, viewpoints and cycling route
Nature and landscaped grounds are also part of the municipality’s character. The Borelli family home and arboretum form part of the protected natural heritage. The Borelli family park is also regarded as a valuable garden architecture monument. This means that an arboretum associated with the family home and a garden architecture monument stand alongside one another as distinct natural and cultural features. From the “Crni krug” viewpoint, views extend across the Pašman Channel, the Kornati archipelago, Lake Vrana and Ravni Kotari. This panorama brings several distinct landscapes into view at once.
For cyclists, a walking and cycling path runs through the centre of Sveti Filip i Jakov, connects with Biograd and continues to the cycling route at Lake Vrana. Those who want to include physical activity in their trip planning can consider this as a specific cycling option. Kornati National Park is 8 nautical miles from Sveti Filip i Jakov. This figure gives the distance in nautical miles; it does not specify travel time or a particular connection.
Water sports and the municipality’s settlements
In Sveti Filip i Jakov, the “Surf PIT” windsurfing school offers various windsurfing courses and equipment rental. There is also the “Kontov mul” swimming school and the “Gusar” water polo club. These examples distinguish between a specific windsurfing offer and local swimming and club activities. Families can therefore consider whether they would prefer to combine their stay with culture, cycling or a water sports activity, without this implying suitability for every age group.
The municipality includes the settlements of Turanj, Sveti Filip i Jakov, Sveti Petar Na Moru, Gornje Raštane and Sikovo. These place names can help you get your bearings as you explore the different parts of the municipality and choose a suitable starting point for your trip.
For an overview of the wider destination: Zadar County.
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