Sveti Filip I Jakov: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

Western Beach (Zapadna) near Sveti Filip i Jakov is a pebble beach; a promenade stretches from the town to the neighboring village of Turanj. Relaxed walks and sports activities such as beach volleyball and surfing are offered there.

Those who choose Sveti Filip i Jakov as their travel destination want to rent a holiday apartment for their stay.

Coast and water

Iza Banja Beach stretches from the marina to Biograd na Moru and includes sandy and pebbly areas shaded by pine trees.

In Sveti Filip i Jakov, visitors can explore marine life in a semi-submarine. They can also go sailing or take a boat trip between numerous small islands.

Activities

A combined walking and cycling path connects the center of Sveti Filip i Jakov with Biograd na Moru and continues in the direction of Lake Vrana. Cycling paths lead from Sveti Filip i Jakov to the Crni krug viewpoint.

The Surf PIT windsurfing school in Sveti Filip i Jakov offers various windsurfing courses and equipment rental.

Culture and history

The present-day historic center of Sveti Filip i Jakov was established in the 16th century, although mostly in the 17th century. At the entrance to the old town stands Kaštel, a 17th-century castle with the coat of arms of the abbots of Rogovo set into it.

The present-day Church of Saint Michael with its bell tower was built in 1707 after the destruction caused by the Ottomans. Sveti Filip i Jakov is also home to the Church of Saint Roch, a Romanesque monument from the 11th century.

Borelli Park in the center of Sveti Filip i Jakov is a monument of landscape architecture. The Borelli House with its arboretum in Sveti Filip i Jakov is part of the protected natural heritage.

Events

The flower festival in Sveti Filip i Jakov, launched in 2001, lasts three days; during these three days, visitors can take part in eco-workshops.

More local pages: Gornje Raštane, Sveti Petar Na Moru, Sikovo.

To the higher-level travel overview: Općina Sveti Filip I Jakov.