Simply Sipalay

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Punta Ballo Beach





There is a jewel in the south where one can travel through bus or private vehicle on a three to four hour drive, about 178.4 kilometers from Bacolod  towards the city of Sipalay.

Sipalay City Hall
Believe to have its first inhabitants from  Dumangas, Iloilo, a small group of men sailed out in the open seas landing on the shore of Naga, now Sipalay Diotay headed by Basilio Debuyan who became  the town’s leader and changed the name of Naga to Siparay. There was an abundance of rice or palay then which was known as paray in his native tongue, the prefix ‘si’ is commonly used as an address of respect, until Chinese traders frequented the place and  pronounced it as SIPALAY. There are many versions of the story as told by the old. Through the years, what was once a municipality has developed into a city

If you have plans on a trip for the weekend here are ten things you can do in the city of Sipalay.

Tourism Students
Take with you a swim wear, sunblock, goggles for swimming , there is sugary fine sand at the poblacion beach or a swimming pool at Sipalay Suites that surely invites you to take a dip.

Don’t forget to bring a camera, charge the batteries and have enough memory cards and capture that moment when the sun sets in Sipalay.

students pose at Nataasan Beach Resort
Take a 20 minute boat ride to the Sugar beach, there are resorts in the area and unique art works at TakaTuka, Sulu Sunset, Langub Beach, Bermuda Beach, Driftwood Village Cottages, and many more.

Explore the islets boating, rent a motorized ‘banca’ and have fun taking pictures, appreciating nature at its best.

JDC
Drive along Punta Ballo and have a choice of dive resorts like Easy Diving, Artistic Diving, Robinson Cruse or Nataasan Beach Resort with friendly front desk staff, a bar and restaurant, swimming pool and affordable bungalows or rooms with infinity outdoor dining and a great view of the coast.

to the Restaurant
Have a diving lesson at any of the resorts, rent out gears and explore the crystal cool waters , snorkeling or wreck diving at Campomanes area where the famous US battleship SS Panay sank .

Visit the eateries in town and have a sumptuous meal of fresh sea food.
Nataasan Beach Resort pool
Experience a city tour of the town and visit mining places and the imposing new city hall.



Don’t forget to take a selfie.

Must haves, take a cooler with you and shop at the market for a fresh catch of tuna in the morning.


What are you waiting for, pack your bags and visit the jewel of the south SIPALAY.

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