For more than 100 years, Bagacay Point Lighthouse in Liloan has been beaming visible warning signals for boats navigating the Mactan Channel. This magnificent-looking white octagonal concrete tower is also known as Parola Bagacay Point and stands at a height of 72 feet (22 meters).
The first lighthouse on this site was constructed in 1857 when the country was under Spanish colonial rule. View the current lighthouse, which dates back to 1904 and was declared a National Historical Monument 100 years later.
Although members of the public cannot venture into the lighthouse, coming here is worth a short visit to see and photograph the building. Walk around the old structure and view the plaque that marks its latitude and longitude. Look at the base of the lighthouse for the solar panels that power its lamp. Stand on the hill next to the towering structure to view the sea. Bring a picnic with you and roll out your mat on the grassy area. While you are in the vicinity, stroll along the coastline.
Bagacay Point Lighthouse is located in the coastal town of Liloan, which is about 14 miles (22 kilometers) northeast of Cebu. Ride a bus or jeepney or take a taxi for a journey that lasts about 1 hour. If you come by bus, tell the driver your destination is San Fernando Rey Church in Liloan. From here you can make the rest of the journey by motorized tricycle, a type of auto rickshaw.
Allow time during your visit to Bagacay Point Lighthouse to see Liloan's other attractions. Sunbathe, swim and enjoy a range of watersports at the area’s beach resorts. See the replica of the lighthouse near the Municipal Hall and visit the church. This old religious structure was built in 1847 and was named after St. Ferdinand III, a king of Castile and Leon in Spain.
