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Halfway down the Adriatic coast, in the Pasman channel and along the highway between Zadar and Sibenik, there are 150 km of the attractive shoreline, stretching along
the quiet and clear bays and an archipelago of islets. The St. Filip and Jakov Riviera is situated on this marvellous shoreline.
Babac, the largest island, is particularly interesting for trips.
St. Filip and Jakov, the pearl of the riviera, an attractive toursit resort of traditionally hospitable hosts. The settlement,
named Pristan until 16th century, has developed around the medieval church deditaced to apostles St. Filip and Jakov. Norheast of the place there is a field with St. Roko church, a remnant of a once wealthy Benedictine abbey from the 11th century.
Sv. Filip and Jakov is
not merely the sun, clear sea, equisite beaches or centennial pine forests, because, beside the natural
beauty, there are high-quality tourist premises and hotels, sport and recreation facilities and
entertainment programs, as well as the rich cultural heritage.
If you stroll along the shore promenade from Sv. Filip and jakov,
enjoying the riches of the pleasant climate and Mediterranean vegetation, you will reach Turanj, the coastal
touristic resort, lying opposite the island of Babac. accommodation is posible in private pensions and camping sites. Gourmans can enjoy the specialities of pleasant restaurants.
If you wish to spend your vacation in a quiet
place and natural enviroment, you should visit Sv. Petar. Hospitable people will offer you a comfortable and quiet tourist accommodation
in apartments and numerous camping sites.
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