Top Things to do in Panay Island
What to do and see in Panay Island, Visayas: The Best Free Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Panay Island, Philippines including Diniwid Beach, Yapak Beach (Puka Shell Beach), White Beach, Santa Monica Parish Church (Panay Church), Jaro Cathedral, Ilig Iligan Beach, St Joaquin's Church, Central Philippine University, St Anne Parish Church, Aklan Animal Rescue & Rehabilitation Center.
Restaurants in Panay Island
1. Diniwid Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 934 reviews
A cliffside footpath connects this small, serene beach with its louder and larger cousin, White Beach. A great place for a quiet picnic.
Reviewed By bazill66 - Patnem, India
We arrived here before 11am and had the beach to ourselves. The children loved playing on the sand and running in and out of the sea. There are trees at the back of the beach which provide some shade. Towards lunchtime 2 large boats deposited lots of, orange life jacket clad, tourists who had lunch at a restaurant, swam in the sea and left again about 90 minutes later,leaving us once again with the beach to ourselves. It's a great spot for sunset and can easily be reached by walking from the north end of White beach.one of the bars play sunset tunes,nice end to the day.
2. Yapak Beach (Puka Shell Beach)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,793 reviews
The second largest beach on Boracay, this popular destination is also called Puka Shell Beach after the prevalent white seashells.
Reviewed By worldtrotter26 - Atlanta, United States
This is a nearby beach in Boracay. There are two ways to go here: first, you can join the island hopping tour and this is the first stop; second, you can hire a tricycle from white beach to this place. The water is green and the sand is fine. You can survey the place for 10 minutes. This is nice for swimming because it’s not too crowded, plus the green view is amazing! Just paradise!
3. White Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6,543 reviews
Boracay’s most popular beach is famous for its amazing sunsets and its white sand that stays cool in hot weather.
Reviewed By 912ralfj
one of the worlds most beautiful beach, white sand, gentle waves, warm waters, beautiful setting with palm trees and restaurants, bars and shops built right on the sand, endless options
4. Santa Monica Parish Church (Panay Church)
5. Jaro Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 78 reviews
Reviewed By janevi2016 - Quezon City, Philippines
Jaro Cathedral is a prominent symbol of Catholic faith of the Ilonggos. Here, you can find the famous Our Lady of Candles or the " Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria" which is enshrined on the second floor of the cathedral outside of the church. Her feast is celebrated every 2nd of February. It is the first Marian National Shrine and it is one of the most celebrated feasts by the Ilonggos where masses are held from 4:30 in the morning until 7:00 in the evening on an hourly basis. History tells that the original church was destroyed by an earthquake Caycay in 1948 and was later repaired in 1956 by the first Archbishop of Jaro, the late Arch. Jose Maria Cuenco. Furthermore, it is also the first Marian image canonically crowned personally by the Pope and saint, Pope John Paul II.
6. Ilig Iligan Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 286 reviews
Reviewed By 264rickyt
If your in boeacay's white beach side hike up to the most northern part and youll find yourself there , just ask the locals and they'll guide you
7. St Joaquin's Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By rickyrose
Our first Church for Visita Iglesia after going to Garin Farm. Church is good place for worship. We had our Station of the Cross here
8. Central Philippine University
9. St Anne Parish Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 182 reviews
Reviewed By KIMI4812 - Quezon City, Philippines
It was my last day and I invited my husband to go to an anticipated Mass at Molo Church. Beyond our expectations, the Church reflects the Spanish influence and the beautiful altar provides honor to St. Anne, Mama Mary's mother who I have learned to invoke for help and intercession. Attending the 5:00 p.m. Mass we were impressed with the beautiful Church interiors from the ceiling to the main altars. The grounds infront of the Church were also quite interesting with the Plaza and the beautiful grounds providing a park for the tourists and the locals. Beside the Church is also the Convent which provides one with a glimpse of the buildings during the Spanish times. It is made of huge cobblestones and cement that lasted over a hundred years.
10. Aklan Animal Rescue & Rehabilitation Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Especially if like to see a local animal rescue in action, walk our dogs on the nearby beach, help clean the kennels, pet the cats, play with the kittens, see the happy faces at feeding time. Our staff are more than happy to direct you to splendid, undiscovered sites in the area. For a fee we can even take you there with our AARRC pickup.
