Gigantes Island Iloilo

Islas de Gigantes

Iloilo

The city of Iloilo is well-known for its extensive past and culture, which has led to the preservation of a number of old historical sites dating back to the Spanish colonial period. These sites include the Miag-ao Church, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Philippines, and the San Joaquin Campo Santo, San Joaquin Church and the Santa Barbara Church.

The Islas de Gigantes are comprised of four islands: Cabugao Island, Antonia Island, the Bantigue Sand Bar, and the Tangke Lagoon. The Islas de Gigantes is located in the northern section of Iloilo, which is known for its beaches with white sand and waters that are incredibly clean.

Sicogon Island is a tourist island destination in Iloilo that is slowly regaining its appeal after having its development come to a halt in 1970s.

The province of Iloilo, which played a significant role during the Spanish Colonial Era, is well-known for the stunning old-world architecture that is prevalent across the province. The province is home to a number of well-known tourist sites, including Spanish historical churches. There are also other natural sites included here, in addition to parks that have a variety of uses and are spread out around the province.

One of the provinces in the Philippines that is known for its ease of access is Iloilo. The Iloilo International Airport is serviced by regular commercial international flights departing from Hong Kong and Singapore, which provide access to the plane of Iloilo. Iloilo is connected to a number of other important cities in the Philippines, including Manila, Cebu, Davao, General Santos, Puerto Princesa, Zamboanga, and Cagayan de Oro, by means of direct domestic flights. There are also roll-on roll-off links on the Philippines’ nautical highway that can be made between Iloilo and every other major city in the country. These connections can be made by direct ferry routes.

The plane time to Iloilo from Manila is approximately one hour, whereas the flight time from Cebu is approximately thirty minutes; the flight time from Hong Kong is approximately two hours and thirty minutes, and the flight time from Singapore is approximately three hours and thirty minutes. It takes around one and a half hours to reach Iloilo from Bacolod and only fifteen minutes to reach Guimaras when traveling by direct ferry. Boracay is around 4–5 hours away by land travel from Iloilo, while Kalibo is approximately 3 hours away, and Roxas City is approximately 2 hours away.