Sipalay Travel Guide

 
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Pro

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 Tranquil, good diving & really off the beaten track 


Con

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 Could become a hotspot for tourists ... 


In a nutshell

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 Sipalay: Negros' Hidden Beauty 

 

Explore Sipalay

Things to Do  

Snorkeling

Snorkeling, Sipalay

 buenababe Says:  If you want to explore Sipalay's underwater, go snorkeling. It offers a wonderful of the fish swimming with you and some corals. It is worth an experience. 

Boating Galore

Boating Galore, Sipalay

 buenababe Says:  When you are in Island, you'll appreciate the place more if you'll go boating. In langub, there are other parts of the place that needs to be explored. Boating is also the time where you can reflect and thank God for the beauty of nature and bond with friends. So it is a... 

Walking/Jogging along the baywalk

Walking/Jogging along the baywalk, Sipalay

 tidzy Says:  The baywalk or Poblacion Beach at Sipalay is a long stretch of superfine golden sand perfect for those early morning or twilight walks or jogs. My family and I walked the beach around sunset and took jump shot pictures against the beautiful scene. 

Snorkeling

Snorkeling, Sipalay

 tidzy Says:  We rented snorkeling gear at Driftwood Village and headed out to sea with a pump boat. We got the local to show us Julienne's Wreck, a ship that split in half and sunk. When snorkeling in the open sea, its much better if you go early in the morning, not at around noon where... 

Play in the Sand

Play in the Sand, Sipalay

 tidzy Says:  So maybe the wet sand in Sipalay isn't white, but its still fun to play with. My family and I love the sand in front of the Takatukah Resort and started building "sand castles". We also buried my dad in the sand! 

Laze Around

Laze Around, Sipalay

 tidzy Says:  There's nothing better to do than laze around on hammocks, reading that book you brought along with you or simply getting that much needed rest. 

Get A Massage

Get A Massage, Sipalay

 tidzy Says:  Getting a massage in Sipalay was probably one of the best things to do. Driftwood Village offers full body massages for only P350 an hour. You are led to a small cabana in the resort and given towels to cover yourself while they massage you. The atmosphere is very conducive... 

Take Walks

Take Walks, Sipalay

 tidzy Says:  Langub is a long stretch of beach with 5 resorts namely Langub Beach Resort, Sulu Sunset, Driftwood Village, Bermuda Beach and Takatukah. Walking to and fro these resorts give you the exercise that you need. 

Swim!

Swim!, Sipalay

 tidzy Says:  The one thing you MUST do while at the beach is of course, swim! The waters in Sipalay are crystalline so it isn't hard to resist! 

Watch the Sunset

Watch the Sunset, Sipalay

 tidzy Says:  I love sunsets, and Sipalay has a spectacular view. My sister and I spread out sarongs on the sand and watched the sun set and stayed there 'till it was dark and the stars were out. 

Restaurants  

Various Eateries

Various Eateries, Sipalay

 clarice_ldr Says:  Sugar Beach: 1 liter of water for P50-60 P190-250/menu on the average (i guess good for 1-2 Filipinos stomach) serving's big for Filipinos so i guess the price is just OK- Takatuka- Bermuda - DriftwoodSipalay City: P40-60/menu on the average 1 liter of water for P20 -... 

Sipalay Food Park: Bad barbecued chicken

Sipalay Food Park: Bad barbecued chicken, Sipalay

 tidzy Says:  We ate at one of the restaurants/stalls here in food park, the name was Patricia's I think and we had tasteless barbecued chicken. Haven't tried the other restaurants though. We also ordered fried rice but what I got was fried rice with scrambled eggs. I mean, who asked for... 

Driftwood Village Restaurant: Ambient Restaurant

Driftwood Village Restaurant: Ambient Restaurant, Sipalay

 tidzy Says:  My family had lunch at Driftwood Village resort and ordered different foods. Refer below for what we ordered. The place had a really nice ambiance, we ate at the loft they created where a long piece of driftwood hung from the ceiling for our table. We also had a pretty view... 

Takatukah: Must-Try: Pizza Maxima

Takatukah: Must-Try: Pizza Maxima, Sipalay

 tidzy Says:  Takatukah was on the opposite side of Langub beach and we had to walk for about 15-20 minutes just to get there. It's well worth it, of course because the food is absolutely delicious and the ambience makes you feel very at home. The owners are also very friendly. My... 

Nightlife  

Sulu Sunset Beach Resort: The Lights Were Out
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2.5 out of 5 starsHelpfulness

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The lights were out in the resort which we stayed in, so my dad, my brother, my sister and I decided to go on a drinking spree at the resort next to ours, Sulu Sunset. Fortunately, the owner had a generator so the place was pretty bright, lights everywhere and there was music. Although I could hardly remember what it was, I'm sure it was foreign.

Dress Code: No dress code, my family and I were wearing the same clothes we wore since that afternoon.

Written Sep 23, 2006

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Transportation  

Getting to Sipalay

Getting to Sipalay, Sipalay

 lotharscheer Says:  Closest airport´s are Bacalod and Dumaguete, land transportation probably a little better from Bacalod, but there are some interresting places between Dumaguete and Sipalay (Apo island, Tambobo bay). From Clark the closest airport is probably Cebu, from where you can fly to... 

Mangrove River Cruise

Mangrove River Cruise, Sipalay

 tidzy Says:  Since my family and I stayed at the city proper and wanted to go to Sugar Beach again, we asked around and got some valuable information from our hotel's receptionist. She told us to make a left(from the City) when we see this building with a name "Montilla" on it and go... 

"Floaty"

"Floaty", Sipalay

 tidzy Says:  Driftwood Village, a resort in Sipalay, let us rent snorkeling gear and a pump boat. It would be much better if you let the staff know if you want to rent their gear and boat before hand so that there would be no conflicts to schedules since they also ferry their guests to... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Talk to the Locals
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Most tourists spend their times lounging on the beaches, sipping cocktails at the bars or eating the food in the restaurants offered, but what these tourists miss are the hidden attractions that locals can show you. My dad has a fondness for talking to the locals, he talked to little kids and we were taken into the barrio where we were led into a cave full of stalactites and stalagmites. Cool? Yes!

Written Sep 23, 2006

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Sports & Outdoors  

Beach Volleyball
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The long stretch of sand in Langub has many resorts and most of them have put up volleyball nets. Getting a tan while playing is absolutely refreshing!

Equipment: All you need is a volley ball, and that's not so hard to bring. I'm sure the resorts also have equipment that you can rent.

Written Sep 23, 2006

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