Tuesday, February 22, 2011

SAN REMIGIO

   Home to 44,028 peace-loving people, the municipality of San Remigio in the island of Cebu is famous for its unspoiled beaches, gentle people and peaceful environs.
    History books traced the beginnings of San Remigio's modern historical account way back in the latter part of the 17th century. In those days, San Remigio was then known as "Kanghagas". A tree which grew abundantly in the place. Kanghagas was then just a barangay unit of Punta, later re-named Punta Isabel in honor of the Spaniush Queen Isabel II. Punta Isabel was en enclave that was once part of the municipality of Bogo. During the time of the Spanish conquistadores, the Kanghagas trees were cut down paving the way to the establishment of what is now the vacation town of San Remigio.
During the invasion of the Moro pirates in the northern part of Cebu, the commander of the Spanish sentinels, Remigio Multon, valiantly organized the townsfolk to fight the invading pirates. His bravery and heroism during the fight endeared himself to the locals who also added the word "San" to the commander's name as a sign of their appreciation and honor to him. Eventually, the place was named San Remigio, the seat of the local government replacing Punta Isabel.

TOURIST SPOTS

    In the balmy tropical country of the Philippines, Cebu has become a byword for "beach". Natural white beaches, a slice of the blue Pacific, coral gardens and tropical fishes await you. The entire province is ringed with beautiful beaches and enticing islets. Your options are endless.But for a vacation that will create lasting impressions of this veritable paradise of sun and sand, head to the island's north end. Find yourself in San Remigio, where you will catch a glimpse of the longest coastline in the entire province of Cebu, and experience the unparalleled hospitality of the Cebuanos
   The San Remigio Beach Club is northern Cebu's answer to life and leisure combined. We have 51 rooms ranging from the comfortably spartan to the gratifyingly luxurious, food outlets serving up savory cuisine, a wide choice of sports facilities, all set up in refreshingly natural surroundings of coconut trees, sand , shore and sea.
To complete the San Remigio experience, one has to reach beneath the island's surface, literally, and see beauty that takes your breath away. Scuba diving off the waters of San Remigio is an experience certain to give you many beautiful memories.