November 12th, 2008
Santander Beaches
Santander is another province of Cebu situated at the southern part of the island just after the Municipality of Oslob. Popularly known to be the port to neighbouring islands, Santander, 135 kilometres far from the city, is also popular for a number of reasons. Other than the beaches, the Torta, a delicacy from Santander is well loved by the Filipinos. Most people here do fishing activities and shipping business, because as mentioned earlier, you are to board here if heading towards Negros from Cebu. Making it somehow industrialised and commercialised, different shipping establishments sell tickets here in Santander,
under the shade
Santander is known to be peaceful and quiet, best for recollection at the seafront of white, clear different shades of blue waters, and lots of trees around you– a very typical province of Cebuanos. As you travel all the way down south at day light, Santander caters the best shoreline, sunsets and sunrises along the road. And in the evening, it gives you an amazing night skyline.
In Santander, Scuba diving has become known to both local and the foreign tourists like in Moalboal. With its affordable diving packages and hostels accommodations, you just cannot help but fall in love. Different undersea creatures are to be found like toothed whales, clown fishes, seahorses and even dolphins in some seasons. Some hostels in Santander that offer cheap rates on their luxurious and classy accommodation packages are as follows: Marine Village Dive House, Villa Lilo-an Beach Resorts, Ocean Terrance Resort.
Tanon Strait from Pebbles Beach - Liloan, Santander, Cebu, Philippines
The Tanon Strait is usually misinterpreted as the Pacific Ocean by the natives there but actually, it is the Bohol strait seen along the National Highway. The Tanon Strait is another highlight of Santander. At this point, you can even the neighbouring island, Dumaguete in clear sky. Santander is such a wonderful place.
