Antique Tourist Attraction
Tourist Attractions and Places in Antique.
Antique Historical Attraction
Malandog Marker
(Hamtic). 7 km. south of San Jose, Antique; which marks the “Landing site of the first Malayan settlers 1200 A.D.”
Old Watchtower
(Libertad). 143 km. north of San Jose. It served to warn natives of approaching pirates.
EBJ Freedom Park
In front of the Antique Provincial Capitol building in San Jose, Antique. In honor of the late Gov. Evelio B. Javier who was assassinated on February 11, 1986 while defending freedom and democracy from the forces of martial law.
Telegrafo Hill Boundary
Straddling the Iloilo-Antique boundary, it commands a view of San Jose, Antique. The hill was a Japanese stronghold during World War II. The place is ideal for hiking and horseback riding.
Estaca Hill
(Bugasong). 43 km. from San Jose, Antique; with an elevation of some 200 feet and a view of the sea and hills surrounding Bugasong. The hill was once the site of a watchtower to warn people of Muslim pirates.
Antique Cultural Attraction
Anini-y Church
A massive white coral building located in poblacion Anini-y, 40.46 km. south of San Jose de Buenavista.
St. Agustin’s High School
(Patnongon, Antique). 25 km. from San Jose, Antique; its building is a remodelled old Spanish convent near the site of the ruins of the century-old Spanish church St. Agustin’s run by Mill Hill Missionaries.
Antique Natural Attraction
Nogas Island
A 24-hectare government naval reservation island 3 miles from the shoreline of Anini-y town proper; 20 minutes by sailboat or motorboat; ideal for shell hunting, snorkeling, and scuba diving.
Sira-an Hot Spring
A government-owned hot sulphur spring atop solid rock; warm water flowing from crevices and collecting in tiled basins into a junior size swimming pool; is along the highway 1 1/2 kilometers from Anini-y town proper and overlooks Nogas Island.
Cresta de Gallo
(Anini-y). Called Punta Nasog by natives; denuded mountain of solid rock shaped like a rooster’s crown, believed rich in mineral deposit.
Camp Autajay
5 km. from San Jose; also called Pina beach; 10-hectare lot ideal for camping, live-in seminars or conferences.
Pula Waterfalls
Red-tinted water cascades down the waterfall. It is 2 km. away from poblacion San Remegio.
Bato Cueva
(La Union, San Remegio). Located on a hilltop near a forest nursery. From there one can see San Jose and Sibalom and on clear weather Mount Madia-as in Culasi.
Danao Lake
Located in the high mountains of San Remegio, ideal for hunting.
Batabat Coral Reef
(Barbaza). One km. offshore, a 20-minute ride by pumpboat; varied colored corals can be seen through clear waters.
Cadiao Resort
11 km. from poblacion Barbaza to Bgy. Capuyawan, then 5 km. on foot; has a Baguio-like temperature.
Macalbag Waterfalls
A waterfall 50 feet high, 8 km. from poblacion Barbaza; several caves, some still unexplored.
Hatay-tay Resort
(Barbaza). 5 km. from the poblacion; abundant spring water.
Manglamon Beach & Cave of Tiguis
5 km. from poblacion Tibiao; with sparkling sand and nearby cave.
Mt. Madia-as
(Culasi). 2,117 m. above sea level; beautiful mountain scenery, different species of flora and fauna, rare orchids, wild deer and boar, a lagoon and rain forest.
Batbatan Island
8 km. from Mararison Island; a mound of soft greenery, an attraction to scuba divers; has natural coves, anchorages, and white sand beaches.
Bugtong Bato Waterfalls
(Tibiao). 6 km. to Sitio Moleta; accessible by motor vehicle up to Bgy. Tuno and a short hike along murmuring streams and hidden rice terraces. Ideal for excursions/picnics with excellent opportunities for bathing, swimming and picture-taking. First three waterfalls with height up to 150 ft. are accessible.
Tibiao River
4 km. from the poblacion; considered ideal for white water kayaking by the Boracay-based Tribal Adventure Group.
Kipot Falls
Seven-basin falls in Culasi; 3 km. northeast of town proper.
Kalamasag Falls
About 100 ft. high; 7 km. and a 3-hour walk from the national road.
Igpasungaw Falls
3 km. from the national highway; a 30-minute walk up hills; a natural swimming pool.
Bugtong Bukid
500 meters from the national highway; has a bamboo and nipa resthouse.
Malumpati Health Spring and Tourist Resort
(Pandan). Spring water collects in a small lake believed to have medicinal properties.
Marble Mountain
Marble deposit has different colors and expected to last a thousand years.
Kaniang Resort
Has seven water basins; 7 km. from town proper.
Idiayan Resort
Has the advantage of a sloping beach and nipa cottages.
Maanghit Cave
The cave is rich in guano deposited by bats; 7 km. from the town proper.
Duyong Beach
A privately owned white sand beach overlooking the mountains; ideal for swimming.
Palakopak Lake
(Brgy. Banbanan, San Remegio). Two inter-connecting lakes abundant with freshwater fishes, it is surrounded by green vegetation still inhabited by endemic wild animals and is ideal for camping and picnics.
Antique Religious Attraction
Sto. Niño Church
Located at Hamtic, Antique, the church rests on an elevation; above it are a convent and a bell tower up which are winding steps among flowers. A wooded knoll sets off the scene.
San Jose Cathedral
Located near the new provincial capitol of San Jose. It is easily identifiable with its bell tower, the highest in the province.
Sta. Rita Catholic Church
Located at Sibalom town, 10 kilometers northeast of San Jose. The supine statue of Sta. Rita here was a gift from the Augustinian sisters in Casica, Italy, and the feast of Sta. Rita is celebrated on May 22.
Barbaza Catholic Church
The church with the most modern architectural style in the whole of Antique and designed by the same architect who designed Museo Iloilo. It is located at Barbaza town 61 kilometers north of San Jose, Antique.
St. Blaise Church
Located at Sebaste, Antique. The church of St. Blaise has always been an object of pilgrimage for Roman Catholic devotees through the years. The feast of St. Blaise is celebrated every February 2. Mysteries and miracles are attributed to the saint.
Man-Made Attraction
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(San Jose) A sports complex with a grandstand and a library on a hillside; site of the yearly Binirayan Festival; also a venue for cultural presentations.
Polytechnic State College of Antique
6th state college in Western Visayas; produces the best ceramic products, has a resthouse.
Liberty Park
(Mt. Agongon, Libertad). Commands a view of the town of Libertad against the vast expanse of blue sea; a camping area for boy and girl scouts.
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January 19th, 2012 at 3:28 am
I grew up in the 60′s in Antique and my childhood was spent soaking in the clean and beautifully sparkling beaches, just around San Jose: the Baybay Beach behind the old PC headquarters, Madrangka beach on the other side, Maybato beach. And there were of course others out of town. Baybay and Madrangka were fascinating because it had colored pebbles washed down through the ages from the mineral rich mountains of Antique. There were heights we also went to with: the site of the Antique Agricultural School I think. I wonder if it is still there.
I revisited Antique with friends about 5 years ago and stayed in a resort along the road to Madrangka. While Antique has a long way to go in terms of accommodations (then, I don’t know now)the charm of the old natural haunts and tourist attractions remain undiminished. I remember the scent of the rice fields of Patnongon and Hamtic and that barrio Piapi which is the home of good friends like Atty Autajay and his Manang. Nogas island where my father and brothers went hunting bringing incredulous friends from Manila. The lighthouse, the gigantic balite tree and the beaches. Also split rock serving as gateway on the road to the huge atis of Annin-y every August and September. And so many more enchanting places that leaves a child with memories that shape soul and sentiment for life.
I just hope that Antique would learn lessons from the development experiences of many tourist spots, and avoid pitfalls that would destroy its unique character.