In the wintertime, the city of Filiatra clearly has an agricultural character. In the summertime, its population doubles since many of the out of towners built beautiful resorts by the countryside, like the Agrilis, the Limenari, St. kiriaki, and the Laggouvardos. The Ionian sea, which cools the seashores, is a sea which remains immaculate. Its waters are therapeutic. Many fisherman, professionals and amateurs, savor the many tastes cought from the sea.
Many associations organize festivities in the summertime.
Filiatra has three spiritual centers, a Christian club, soccer teams, three public schools, and one high school.