Sv. Filip i Jakov

Sv. Filip i Jakov is a small town on the coast of Pašman channel, 3 km northwest of Biograd na moru. It is adorned by seris of seculend and calm coves and numerous islets and the hospitality of its inhabitants will always welcome you warmly and make your holidays even more beautiful. Traditional entertainment includes the Filipljansko Summer, when numerous cultural events and show are organized. The Sport lovers can enjoy in sailing, diving, surfing, driving a bicykle and other sport activities

Accommodation Sv. Filip i Jakov

On the area of the present town of Sv. Filip i Jakov, in ancient history, almost three centuries ago, there was a small Liburnian settlement whose ruins can still be seen in dry walls and grave-mounds that contained archaeological finds kept nowadays in the Biograd Museum. After the arrival of Romans in the 1st century, landed estates and country mansions were built for veteran Roman soldiers, so the ruins of these buildings can still be found in hinterland not far from the church of Sv. Roko, as well as in the coastal area in the direction of Biograd. Today, the ruins can be seen at the location called “Kapelica” and opposite to Sv. Filip i Jakov, on the island of Frmić we have the remains of a Roman cistern from late antiquity. After the arrival of Croats this area gained in value because of the vicinity of the royal town of Biograd that also had estates in the hinterland of Sv. Filip i Jakov. Thus, around the present church of Sv. Roko there was a village called Rogovo and today; here is also the already mentioned church from the 11th century and ruins of a citadel known to us as Dvorine. Today's old town centre developed in the 16th and for the most part in the 17th century. Upon entering the old town centre one can immediately notice a 17th century Kaštel (citadel) with engraved coat of arms of an abbot from Rogovo ifrom the 15th century. The church of Sv. Mihovil was mentioned already in the 16th century but was destroyed by Turks and thus in 1707 today's church with a beautiful bell tower was erected.

Sv. Filip and Jakov has a lot of beaches, sandy, stone and those with a concrete platform, with a gradual approach to the sea, which makes this place ideal for family vacations. On the edge of the beach towards Biograd are some pine trees that provide nice shade. There are many sandy coves. Beach "Iza Banja " in the center of the city has received a Blue Flag award.

Although Sv. Filip i Jakov is a little place here you will find a rich offer of sports: sailing, water polo, diving, beach volleyball (on the field of apartment resort Croatia and on the city beach "Iza Banja", tennis (during the whole year in the apartment resort Margarita Maris and through the summer in the apartment resort Croatia), biking - from the Sv. Filip i Jakov, a bike path to the "Crni krug", from where is a beautiful view on the Pasman kanal. You can continue your path to Biograd, which is cennected with Sv. Filip i Jakov. The bike routes around the Vrana lake or on the island of Pasman and Ugljan. In the village there are several places where you can rent motor boats, pedal boats. With a smaller boat you can arrange excursions to nearby islands such as island Babac. Other sports offer are table tennis and a playground for ball games - football and basketball in the city center.

June 29 – Saint Peter’s Day, popular festivity – Beach volley tournament ''KINDER MAXI ADRIA SUPER CUP'' July 11 – 4th race ''CVJETNOM OBALOM TURANJ-SV.FILIP I JAKOV 2009'' July 14 – Turanj 2009 (Harmony singing, traditional evening) July 16 – Gospa od Karmela (Our Lady of Karmela)- popular festivity with a traditional procession through the town, Party at the town quay in the evening July 23 - Folklore and old customs evening "Kako su živili i radili naši stari" July 25 - Traditional international meeting of old-timers (classic cars) on the town quay of Sv. Filip i Jakov Tourist parties and fishermen’s evenings with harmony singing and homemade specialties Dalmatian harmony singing groups concert Sailing boat demonstration "Brodom po Jadranu" Visiting act of cultural clubs and majorettes 1st-2nd of August, 9th international regatta in sailing optimist "Sv. Roko 2009" August 14, Dalmatian harmony singing groups meeting "Sv. Roko 2009" August 15 , Racewalking ''Sv. Roko'' August 16, Saint Roko Day, the patron of the Sv. Filip i Jakov municipality, With a mass and procession by the historic church from the 11th century, 1,5 km away from town, Sports competitions during the day, In the evening, party “FILIPJANSKA NOĆ” with homemade specialties, Great fireworks at “Glavni mul” (the main jetty) on the town quay September 29, St. Mihovil Day, the patron of the town of Sv. Filip i Jakov

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Recommendation: do not leave valuables in the cars, do not carry them to the beach, lock the accommodation units and close the windows before you leave, follow the traffic rules, especially in smaller towns and drive cautiously when it rains.