ECOTOURISM: Attractions
Bugang River
Bugang River ranked first among the cleanest inland bodies of water in the region for three consecutive years and eventually won the "Gawad Pangulo sa Kapiligiran" as the cleanest river in the Philippines.The river is supported by several springs, one of which is the major source of the municipality's water supply. Moreover, the same river serves as the municipality's tourist resort whose cool and fresh water provides a soothing and relaxing sensation to many local excursionist and tourists.
Malumpati Health Spring and Tourist Resort
Malumpati is a natural haven for peace, swimming and relaxation or even solitude for the Pandananons. Used as a place to beat the summer heat, it is also an ideal hide-away from the hustle and bustle of a busy life. It is a natural swimming pool 20 meters width, 40 meters in length and about 3 to 4 meters deep at the center, crystal-clear water and free flowing from upstream to the shallow end, going down the famous Bugang River. It is a natural pool fed with cool and clear water from the different natural springs of the river. The resort is bounded by lush green vegetation, nature trippers will surely enjoy.Vera Mar Retreat House and Tourist Resort
At the dead-end of Mag-aba barangay road going to Barangay Tingib stands a dreamer's dream little by little coming into a reality: the Vera Mar Retreat House and Tourist Resort.It is also a place where one can go down to the bowels of the earth and see the beautiful caves.
One can also dive down the deep sea and admire the beautiful gardens inhabited by the multi-colored fishes and coral formations.
Phaidon Villas and Beach Resort
This establishment is a joint venture of Filipino and Austrian investors to promote Pandan eco-tourism. PHAIDON is a Greek language meaning "the soul and roots of every life" and it is also an acronym for Philippine - Austrian Investment Duyong Offenberger - Network.A white sand beach resort located in Barangay Tingib and a part of Duyong Golden Beach. The resort has a picnic ground and beach volleyball area which is open to the public but with entrance fee.
Duyong Golden Beach
A long stretch of white sand beach from where one could see the panorama of the Duyong Mountain Ranges on the east, the spectacular view of Batbatan Island and the beautiful golden rays of the setting sun on the west.A part of Duyong Golden Beach is where Phaidon Villas and Resort, a white sand beach resort, is located.
A quiet, wonderful rainforest of the Northwest Panay Peninsula could be viewed at the background of the resort.
Tugbong Festival - Feast of St. Vincent Ferrer
Tugbong Festival is the name of the festival in celebration of the Joint Municipal and Religious Town Fiesta of Pandan, Antique, Philippines, in honor of St. Vincent Ferrer being held on the 21st to 25th of April every year.Some of the activities during the festival includes PBI Alumni Homecoming, Agro-Industrial Fair, Sports Tournament, Dalmacio Marathon, Motorcross Invitational Competition, Dasigay Bugsay Boat Rowing Competition, Search for Miss Teen Pandan, Ati-Atihan, Mardi-Gras and Float Competition.
Leocadio Alonsagay Dioso Memorial Public Library
