Sira-an Hot spring and Binirayan Festival

Sira-an Hot Spring and Health Resort

It is a government-owned hot sulfur spring atop solid rock; warm water flowing from crevices and collects in tiled basins into a junior size, swimming pool; is along the highway one and a half kilometers from the town proper and overlooks Nogas Island. San Jose, Antique Binirayan Festival Celebrated from April 30 to May 2, the Binirayan Festival commemorates the landing of the then Malay datus in Malandog, Hamtic, Anitque in the middle of the 13th century to set up the first Malayan settlement or barangay in this country. Started in 1971, it is now attractingthe attention of the Filipinos and foreigners alike.

Escape

Anini-y, Antique Nogas Island

Found in Anini-y, Antique, this beautiful Island is an uninhabited-hectare marine and bird sanctuary; a government naval reservation island 3 miles from the shoreline of Anini-y town proper; 15 minutes by motorized banca; ideal for shell hunting, snorkeling and scuba diving.

A Relaxing Hot Bath

After all these muscle-demanding activities, travelers can retire to a relaxing hot bath unique to Antique: on a giant wok, or kawa, traditionally used for cooking muscovado sugar, with water heated by wood fire roaring underneath. The giant woks — some big enough to hold six people — sit amid verdant surroundings at the banks of the Tibiao River.

Tip: Use footwear with good traction because some parts leading to the falls could be slippery, especially during the rainy season. Secure your belongings inside dry bags as well.

Bask in the glorious warmth of a kawa bath in Tibiao.

Attempt to scale the seven tiers of Bugtong-Bato Falls.

 

Further inland from the Tibiao River, about an hour’s trek the seven tiers past terraced rice paddies and suspension bridges, brings visitors to the first of seven waterfalls that comprise the Bugtong-Bato Falls.

Getting past each tier is easily a test of outdoor skill, since one needs to climb up almost-vertical slopes to get to the second tier and then the third, which has an inviting natural pool. Most travelers stay only up to this point.

Glide along the mystical river of Bugang.

Aboard bamboo rafts, visitors will cruise along the crystal clear waters of the Bugang River, considered one of the Philippines’ cleanest bodies of water. The cruise passes through five barangays and along a dense forest and sparse villages.

Overrun by vegetation at the banks of the river are old, chipped statues of a woman flanked by two crocodiles on either side. This statue represents the local legend of IndayGamay, a woman who was the subject of a fierce battle between crocodiles Manunggong and Mandurriao, both of whom died fighting in the Bugang riverbank, where IndayGamay is said to have been hidden.

Pandan, Antique

Take a dip at the Malumpati Cold Spring

The municipality of Pandan, at the northern end of the province, is home to the clear, turquoise waters of Malumpati Cold Spring, a popular weekend destination among locals. Malumpati’s waters flow all the way to the Bugang River, another popular destination in town.

Where is Antique

Where Antique can be found?

Panay Island of the Western Visayas Region is divided into four provinces: Aklan, Antique, Capiz, and Iloilo. Among these provinces, Boracay Island in Malay, Aklan seems to be the most well known island destination. But Boracay isn’t the only island in the Panay area that’s worth visiting.
With islands up to par with some of the world’s best-loved tropical destinations, the often-overlooked province of Antique (pronounced as an-tee-keh), just two hours south of Aklan province, has a lot to offer for travelers looking to explore more of the rich and diverse Panay landscape.
Cradled by a long coastline to the west and dense forests and mountains to the east, Antique is an excellent ecotourism destination for travelers, whether they’re beach bums or adventure seekers. If you’ve had your fill of Iloilo’s hearty cuisine, Capiz’s fresh seafood, and Boracay’s happy hour cocktails, head over to the western edge of Panay and discover some of Antique’s best locations.

Malalison Island

A relaxing vacation in ANTIQUE; Where the mountains meet the sea

                             

Culasi, Antique

      Frolick in the tropical island of Malalison.

The most striking feature of Malalison (or Mararison), 15 to 20 minutes to the west of the mainland in the municipality of Culasi, is the long sandbar that greets visitors to this tiny island community.

According to local folklore, Malalison is one of three islands (including Maningning and Batbatan) believed to have been the banished daughters of Mt. Madjaas. Considered the highest peak in Panay, Mt. Madjaas (which also means mataas or tall) rises over 2,000 meters above sea level and overlooks the three islands comprising Culasi.

Malalison is home to a small, friendly fishing community. Although most visitors usually come here for day trips, it’s possible to camp at the beach or stay at the village’s multipurpose hall for the night. The facilities are bare, and the island does not have round-the-clock access to electricity, but this is exactly what makes the island perfect for those who want to unplug.
At the back of the village are grassy hills that visitors can hike to for stunning views of the mainland and nearby islands, including the Nablag Islet, which one can walk to via sandbar during low tide. Malalison is also gifted with waters teeming with marine life, as well as an unspoiled white sand beach for swimming.