Melo Villareal
10 Best Pandan Tourist Spots
Travelers in the northern section of Panay are familiar with this coastal town in Antique. It is actually a crossroads leading to Caticlan, Kalibo, and the southern towns of the province. Yet, unlike its neighboring islands, such as Boracay and Mararison, which are well-known, Pandan basks in lovely anonymity while waiting for tourists to discover. Here are the 10 things to do and the best tourist spots in Pandan, Antique.
Bugang River
This river and its surroundings serve as ecotourism destinations. You can try other activities, like wall climbing, rappelling, and trekking. Yet, if you’re only going to do one thing, go river tubing. To get to the tubing site’s head, you’d have to take a beautiful hike through many woodlands, stopping along the way to view wildlife and enjoy nature.
Dioso Farm
You can enjoy life in a charming neighborhood filled with beautiful scenery at this farm nestled in the town’s green highlands. Take a dip in the mountain pool of water and enjoy the countryside atmosphere.
You might perhaps take a walk-through nature on one of the trails built particularly for birdwatching. If you make prior reservations, you can also eat a hearty lunch here with the much-loved kakanin or rice cakes.
Duyong Golden Beach
It’s one of the numerous beaches in Panay, Antique. Even for people who cannot swim, this beach is incredibly clean and safe, making it ideal for diving and swimming. It is also suitable for picnics and is easily accessible by motorcycle or car. You are welcome to bring your beach mat or umbrella for comfort on hot days.
LA Dioso Memorial Public Library
It is located in the center of the city. The facility is acknowledged as one of the most fully stocked libraries in the nation by the National Library of the Philippines. The town’s residents can access its collection of more than 20,000 titles, which are all free. The library also often hosts events like workshops and storytelling.
Malumpati Cold Spring
It is everyone’s preferred place for picnics and is well-known for its naturally ice-cold spring water. It has a diving board and a cold pool where you can dive into. Try their exciting river tubing if you want enjoyment at its highest level. You can even rent one of the nearby huts and go on a picnic; just be sure to properly dispose of your garbage.
Naranjo Water Park
The Naranjo Water Park is located on a section of the Bugang River and offers a variety of water activities for you to try. This all-inclusive river adventure resort has activities, including stand-up paddle boarding, kayaking, river biking, and river cruising. If you get hungry, their restaurant is always loaded with the day’s freshest fish.
Pandan Bay
A long beachfront lined with resorts may be seen in Pandan Bay. While Pandan’s beaches may not be as well-known for their white sand as its neighbors, they are nonetheless alluring to its gray sand. You can swim, wade or just linger about it and absorb the ocean breeze. This is one of the best spots in Antique to view the sunset, so you can stay until late in the day if you want to.
Pandan Beach Resort
This resort has developed to be a destination unto itself because it has maintained the allures of Pandan Antique for a long time. You can enjoy the bliss of being completely alone in this peaceful retreat near the seashore.
Indulge at Pandan Beach Resort with a relaxing spa treatment, delicious food, and a peaceful atmosphere. With plenty of space and crisp linens from the sea breeze, their accommodations will keep you comfortable.
Phaidon Beach Resort
It is one of Antique’s top beach resorts, surrounded by lovely palms. Airport transfers and currency exchange services are readily provided by this beautiful resort. Visitors can take a relaxing dip in the indoor pool if they don’t feel like going outside. Other exciting activities include snorkeling, fishing, diving, canoeing, and motorized and non-powered water sports.
Village of Sto. Rosario
The village of Sto. Rosario is the perfect location to visit when shopping for pasalubong. The traditional bariw’s most expert weavers can be found here. A plant related to pandan is called bariw (Pandanus copelandii). There are numerous bariw variations available, including mats, purses, hats, and baskets.
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