Lighthouses are good subjects for photographers and travel writers. I have featured the old Spanish lighthouses of Guimaras and Ilocos Norte and I think it is time to feature something close to home – the Bagacay Light Point in Liloan, Cebu.
Whenever I take the ship going home to Cebu from Iloilo ( where I studied History in UP Visayas), this lighthouse was my signal that I’m almost home. And it was a wonderful sight, just before the Mactan bridges. It took me years to visit this lighthouse on location.
It really doesn’t look that striking at first glance. But the longer you stay, you will fall in love with its demure charm.
During our vacation in Cebu for Christmas, I brought my whole family and for hubby to take some shots. Located more than an hour away from Cebu City in Barangay Catarman, Liloan, this lighthouse has been standing since 1904. It was constructed during the American regime to replace and old Spanish-built Lighthouse.
I’m wondering if there are some remnants of that old Spanish lighthouse butI think this calachuchi tree has been standing for centuries now..
While Dad and I were talking about enchanting stories like Mt. Kanlaon and that of Kumpang Beach in Opon ( with a similar tree nga taw-an), hubby was busy capturing these shots…
Liloan’s parola is made of concrete, stands 72-feet and has its unique octagonal shape. Its location is very serene with a posh subdivision righ by its side. Two years ago, there were small stores for visitors to eat and drink while at the parola but during our last visit, there were gone. Still, it is a favorite place for couples to have their pre-nuptial photos. And when we were there, one couple had their photo opt. I was shy to take their pictures since Dad was so busy looking at their team’s photo gadgets. hahaa!
Here is our souvenir photo..
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