Sveti Filip i Jakov is a place in the region of Zadar on the coast of Pasman channels. This is an attractive place in which were once built villas of Zadar nobility, and what makes it attractive is the ability to practice various water sports and activities on the land and in the sea. It has a beautiful beaches awarded with a blue flags as a guarantee for the quality of supply and safety of swimmers.

It is a small resort near Biograd na moru and about 25 km southern of Zadar. Clean water, beautiful beaches, diverse sports and entertainment and good restaurants provide a varied holiday.

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How to get to Sveti Filip i Jakov

To the Sveti Filip i Jakov, you can get:

• by Car – over the bus station Zagreb and Zadar, by bus lines associated with all major European cities.
• by plane – to Split and Zadar
• by Train
• by boat – it navigates with jadrolinija ferry boats…

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History of Sveti Filip i Jakov

Before the nearly three millenniums, in this place existed a small liburnian settlement till the 1st century when, with the arrival of Romans, were built economic estates and country villas. Around the church of St. Rochus, was the village of Rogovo, there is still a church from the 11th century. Rogovo had the shortest path to the sea. Near the town existed the church dedicated to Philip and Jacob, which was later destroyed, and the name derives from it. The old core was built in the 16th century.

What to see in Sveti Filip i Jakov

• The remains of a house Benedict in Rogovo – the oldest part dating from the 12th century, the southern part of the Middle Ages, and the upper part dates from the time of the Turks.
• House “Oštrić”

An important archaeological sites:

• Islet Frmic: remains of villas, in the sea are the basic structure remains-the pier in the form of letters L.

Excursions in the region of Sveti Filip i Jakov

The most popular day trip is the visit of the Kornati National Park. Daily boat trips are provided by the Scouts or tourist agencies. You can take a break on one of the islands, because there you will be surprised with barbecue specialties. There is also the opportunity to cool off in the Adriatic, so do not forget therefore swimsuit! For anglers, the Vransko jezero Nature Park, the near Biograd. There you can go fishing, or in the evening to the restaurant to eat freshwater fish. Specially interesting for visitors is the old city of Zadar, in which many shops, cafes and restaurants can be found.

• Kornati National Park
• Paklenica National Park
• Vransko jezero Nature Park

Accommodations in Sveti Filip i Jakov

Hotels in Sveti Filip i Jakov

• Hotel Mayica in Sveti Filip i Jakov *
• Apartment Margarita Maris in Sveti Filip i Jakov ***
• Hotel Alba in Sveti Filip I Jakov

Camping in Sveti Filip i Jakov

• Autocamp Adria Sveti Filip i Jakov
• Camping Dardin Sveti Filip i Jakov
• Camping Riva Sveti Filip i Jakov near Turanj

Private accommodations in Sveti Filip i Jakov

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Weather in Sveti Filip i Jakov

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Climate in Sveti Filip i Jakov

Sports & leisure opportunities in Sveti Filip i Jakov

The visitors of this beautiful place can get the opportunity to try numerous sporting activities, such as:

• Sailing – because of the good climatic conditions, this is a perfect place for sailing
• Water polo – here are held tournaments during the summer, which gives a special atmosphere to your room
• Diving – the town has three diving club
• Beach volleyball – there are attractive tournaments which are held on the beach during the summer
• Tennis – in the tourist village “Margarita Maris” and in the apartment complex, “Croatia” are placed tennis courts where you can play tennis

Where to eat in Sveti Filip i Jakov

Here along with the hospitality of the hosts can enjoy tasteful traditional dishes and fish dishes in many restaurants:

• “ANGELA” – Sveti Filip i Jakov
• “FILIPJANAC” – Sveti Filip i Jakov
• “BISTRO CAROLINA” – Sveti Filip i Jakov
• “MAESTRAL” –
• “MARGARITA” – Sveti Filip i Jakov

If you’re a fan of pizzas, then we would recommend

• Pizzeria “Torkul”-that is in this area very popular.

Beaches in Sveti Filip i Jakov

The beach of Sveti Filip i Jakov is divided into 2 parts. The upper beach is the first “Plaža Croatia” is actually for guests at the holiday resort Croatia with the Hotel Alba. As this beach section is not fenced and doesn’t provides facilities just for the holiday visitor, also for people from the neighborhood of the hotel. The actual beach of Sv. Filip i Jakov called “Iza Banja”, which extends over 500m length. The beach begins with the old anlege body, it is about 50m with sandy and goes into a concrete platform on the other 400m. It is ideal for families with young children. Along the beach you will find beach bars, beach ball, table tennis, showers and other….

Nightlife and entertainment in Sveti Filip i Jakov

If the evening in Sveti Filip i Jakov is very lively and interesting and something for each age group can be found. You can go in the more recent

• Gusar Riva and popular the older
• La Habana Bar and the elderly in our
• Taverna,
• Torkul and a few other restaurants…

Cultural events in Sveti Filip i Jakov

In place during the summer season are held various cultural and entertainment events, such as:

• Tourist festivals and fishing night with traditional gangs and local specialties
• Theater
• Meetings Dalmatian gangs
• Manifestation “boat along the Adriatic coast – tours of cultural and artistic societies Majorettes
• 16th August, the feast of St. Rochus – Patron Saint Municipality of Philip and James

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