Summer season has officially started in the Province of Iloilo and Iloilo City. The best way to celebrate summer is to explore, rediscover and experience the best of Iloilo has to offer for locals, travelers and visitors to spend their vacation wisely. From attractive tourism destinations, gastronomy and many other exciting reasons, Iloilo is the next best destination to spend summer like no other.
Satisfy your seafood cravings
Photo from pierhettbae.wordpress.com
Summer is about the lookout for mouth-watering seafood in Iloilo City that will take you to various locations in the “City of Love.” If you want a bit simpler spending that won’t hurt your pocket head on to Villa Beach in Arevalo District to choose among the small eateries and restaurants that serves great tasting seafood especially those juicy oysters. Fishes and other delicacies like squid will surely keep your taste buds craving for more. Prominent restaurants in Villa Beach like Tatoy’s Manokan and Breakthrough will definitely give you unforgettable seafood escapade.
For a bit high-end and fine dining setting, there are numerous restaurants in the city that could fulfil your cravings along the popular Diversion Road (Benigno Aquino Avenue) such as Smallville, The Avenue and Boardwalk. Samurai Talabahan might not be that much high-end in terms of ambiance but their seafood specialties, especially all kinds of oysters and seafood dishes are taste bud pleasers.
Beach Hopping in Northern Iloilo
Marbuena Island, Ajuy, Iloilo. Photo from thebesthotels.com
Isla de Gigantes, Carles, Iloilo. Photo from blessednotlucky.weebly.com
Pan de Azucar, Concepcion, Iloilo. Photo from islandhoppingphilippines.blogspot.com
Summer in Iloilo means heading to the beach. Forget about Boracay Island, Iloilo has its own white sand beaches and paradise in the northern part of the province just a few hours drive from the city. Visit the towns of Ajuy, Concepcion, Estancia, Balasan and Carles to find some of the best beaches and islands to fulfil your perfect summer getaway. Prominent beaches and island destinations are Islas de Gigantes and Sicogon Island in Carles, Marbuena Island in Ajuy, Pan de Azucar in Concepcion and many other beaches. Never forget to visit the municipal tourism offices of these municipalities to know more about their best beaches, islands paradise and other summer attractions.
If you want a bit more adventurous, try to be friendly with the local folks and ask for directions. You would surely enjoy the thrill of rediscovering many attractions. Another best reason to visit these stunning islands and beaches of northern Iloilo towns are the abundance of fresh fishes and seafood catch which can be bought for lesser price compare those in the city. There are various resorts hotels that would cater your accommodation depending on your location. But mostly, their accommodation rates are a bit lower and affordable compare to high end resorts outside Iloilo or those in Boracay Island.
Culture and Beaches awaits in Southern Iloilo
Bearland Beach Resort, Tigbauan, Iloilo. Photo from bearlandresort.com
Bantayan Beach Resort, Guimbal, Iloilo. Photo from beerbarsbeaches.com
Garinfarm, San Joaquin, Iloilo. Photo from garinfarm.com
Miagao Church, Miagao, Iloilo. Photo from rcvillamante.wordpress.com
San Joaquin Church. Photo from Iloilo.net.ph
Another important direction that most summer lovers enjoy in the Province of Iloilo is heading south. The towns of Oton, Tigbauan, Guimbal, Miagao and San Joaquin offer a perfect mix of culture and summer adventure. Oton, one of the oldest towns in the province has numerous beaches including the popular high-end Anhawan Resort where visitors can experience luxury and comfort. The town of Tigbauan offers summer relaxation with their popular resorts such as Bearland Paradise Resort and Sol Y Mar Beach Resort. Bantayan Beach Resort, Shamrock Beach Resort and Racsos Woodland Resort can be found in the historic town of Guimbal. Miagao takes pride of several beaches like Marina Beach Resort, Lorenzville Beach Resort and Sea Breeze Beach Resort. In San Joaquin, the most visited beach resorts and destinations are Assemblage Point, Aussie Beach Resort, Basang-Basa Coral Beach Resort and the stunning Garinfarm.
Appreciating the rich culture of these Southern Iloilo towns, their historic churches showcases passion and legacy. Oton takes pride of Parish of Immaculate Concepcion, Tigbauan is known for St. John of Sahagun Church, Miagao is well-known for its world-famous Baroque Church UNESCO heritage site - Sto. Thomas de Villanueva Church, and San Joaquin preserves timeless legacy with their church made of limestones.
Bucari, Iloilo’s Summer Capital
Bucari, Leon, Iloilo. Photo from panayisland.com
Known as the “summer capital of Iloilo” for its cool climate scenery and declared as a special economic zone for tourism and ecological enterprise, Bucari is a mountainous area located in the highlands of the towns of Leon and Alimodian. It is composed of Bucari, a barangay in Leon and neighbouring barangays of which 14 barangays are in Leon and 7 barangays are in Alimodian which is called the "Seven Cities." Aside from its highland topography, Bucari is popular for many other attractions such as Pineridge Bucari spa and wellness resort, Tabionan Reforestation Area, Mansiga Cave, Susong Dalaga or Ambassador Hill, Imoy Falls and Tomas Confessor Marker.
Wellness Thrill in Iloilo River Esplanade
Iloilo River Esplanade from Facebook.com.
Beating the heat of summer with wellness activities and scenic attractions? Iloilo River Esplanade is a perfect thrill for you. Aside from its beautiful view where you can appreciate the harmony of Iloilo River and open-park ambiance, it is about finding oasis in the middle of a busy city. Here, local wellness advocates come together to participate in various wellness activities in the morning or during sunset led by energetic zumba instructors. Iloilo River Esplanade is expanding and is considered as the city’s most-visited tourism attraction.
Vibrant lifestyle in Iloilo Business Park
Megaworld Boulevard with Bike Lanes
Street of Festive Walk March 2016 construction update
Courtyard by Marriot Artist's Perspective
Pulsating with exciting destinations, the 72-hectare Iloilo Business Park in Mandurriao District is Megaworld Corporation’s largest mixed-use commercial complex teeming with business, lifestyle elevation, tourism and investment potentials. From the region’s most modern convention facility – Iloilo Convention Center; rising retail and shopping destinations – Festive Walk Mall and Street of Festive Walk; biggest lifestyle showroom; biggest McDonald’s branch in Panay Island; first-class hotels -Richmonde Hotel Iloilo and Courtyard by Marriot; next Central Business District (CBD) in the Visayas; and largest IT-BPO Park in the region, the township is seen as the future center-point of Iloilo City’s bustling economy and leisure area.
The township will introduces future classy residential condominium towers such as One Madison Place, Lafayette Park Square and The Palladium. But the biggest reason why this modern township is a great destination, is its long-stretching Megaworld Boulevard with wide Bike Lanes where visitors and locals can enjoy wellness and physical activities. It is the main venue of the annual Iloilo Bike Festival where bikers all over the country come over and enjoy various attractions.
Iloilo Business Park is directly elevating the tourism potential of Iloilo City and Iloilo Province. Investors and luxury lovers are looking forward to enjoy a promising lifestyle in this highly-sustainable community. You can live, have business and even enjoy the perks of getting close to Iloilo’s tourism attractions and rich culture, all at the same time.
Definitely summer never ends in Iloilo Business Park.
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