Antonia Beach in Iloilo

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ANTONIA BEACH

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Antonia Beach is located on Gigante Sur in Carles, Iloilo. On the tip of protruding beach sprawling with coconut trees on fine white sand lies a skewed rock formation which complements a picturesque scene of Gigantes Sur’s famous Antonia Beach.

Only a few meters offshore is a coral reef teeming with aquatic species serves as a perfect spot for snorkeling and free diving. Swim, climb, dive, Antonia is a haven for adventure and equally a sanctuary to those who seek refuge in paradise. Read More: http://greedypeg.org/iloilo/Antonia-Beach.html

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Among the hidden gems of Iloilo is Antonia Beach located in Isla de Gigantes Sur, Carles. Most tourists, even some locals, are unaware that Iloilo Province is blessed with white sand beaches sprinkled across its northern coasts. Jutting out from the eastern side of Gigantes Sur, the stunning white sandbar of Antonia seemingly forms a small cape. At the tip is an interesting elongated rock formation, which serves as a natural wave breaker. Visitors to Antonia are rewarded by the paradise-like white sand beach and inviting emerald green waters, perfect for swimming.

There are no established resorts in Antonia, even the whole Gigantes Islands for that matter. Travelers wishing to visit Gigantes have to stay with the locals or rent a pumpboat from Estancia for a day trip. Read More: http://www.exploreiloilo.com/do/info/antonia-beach/

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Within a few minutes of leaving the sandbar at Bantigue Island, our next destination came into clearer view. Immediately to our front, an inviting white sand beach stood out between two massive, sprawling masses of limestone rocks. Clusters of lively green shrubs crowned the rocks while coconut palms lined the white sand beach. Our boat covered the next several meters of turquoise waters in what seemed like a breeze and we were soon walking along the creamy white shores of Antonia Beach.

Antonia Beach is located on the eastern end of Gigantes Sur, one of the islands that make up Islas de Gigantes or the Gigantes group of islands. The latter is part of the municipality of Carles, Iloilo and lies in the Visayan Sea just off the northeastern tip of the main island of Panay. We initially thought Antonia was an island – many referred to it as Antonia Island Resort – until we realized it was really a part of Gigantes Sur. Read More: https://shoestringdiary.wordpress.com/2016/12/10/antonia-beach-serenity-on-a-december-morning/