Exciting Things You Can Do At Liloan Cebu

The silent yet crowded town of Liloan lies on the east coast of the Philippine island of Cebu, 20 minutes north of the larger metropolitan area of Cebu City. You can soak up some rays, visit area nightlife or pursue other attractions.

Swimming

Liloan has been a tourist town for decades, renowned for its clean, scenic beaches. The Amara resort neighborhood (amara.com.ph) features a beach bar, volleyball area and views of Liloan's Bagacay lighthouse. If swimming in the Philippine Sea is not appealing, take a drive to the Metropolitan Cebu Water District's D'Family Park (mcwd.gov.ph). D’Family Park is 20 minutes from Liloan, in the Nasipit, Talamban area of Cebu City. Park facilities include adult and children's swimming pools, a large playground, a small zoo and wildlife sanctuary, botanical gardens, a large stage and picnic areas.

Outdoor Activities

Liloan’s coastal location makes it a prime location for fishing enthusiasts. Papa Kit's Marina and Fishing Lagoon (no website; Silot Bay; 011-63-932-591-8977) offers a combination of outdoor activities ranging from fishing and boating to zip-lining through the trees and over the sea. Another fishing-centered spot to check out is dPond Family Fun Fishing (no website; Kawayanan; Yati; 011-63-32-406-9839). The fishing village is open daily and features free parking, wireless Internet access, cottage rentals, zip-line rides, fishing boat rentals, fishing line and hook rentals and a children’s playground.

Golfing

Visitors to Liloan can tee off at one of the area’s championship golf courses, located within minutes of town in nearby Cebu City. Cebu Country Club (no website; Cebu Banilad; Cebu City; 011-63-32-231-0345) features an 18-hole championship course built in 1928 with coral rock sand traps and tree-lined, winding fairways to challenge golfers of all abilities. Several holes at Verdemar Golf Club (no website; 203 GCA Building 13; Banilad Road; San Remigo; 011-63-2-846-6667) feature sea views. The course is an 18-hole championship course with a particularly challenging 6th hole, noted for its undulating fairways and steep bunkers. The golf club also has a practice area with tee houses, locker rooms with shower facilities, a swimming pool and a restaurant and bar.

Nightlife

Head a few miles south to Cebu City to check out the Cebu nightlife, which ranges from house music at clubs such as The Penthouse (penthousecebu.com) to lower-key live music venues in restaurants such as Pier One Bar and Frill (pierone.com.ph). Pier One Bar and Grill serves a full menu of local favorites, such as deep-fried freshwater shrimp or raw fish marinated in vinegar and spices.