Iloilo Holiday Deals

Holiday In Iloilo

You’ve got your heart set on island views without skimping on edgy industrial vibes. Is that too much to ask?

Not when you go on holiday in Iloilo City, Philippines, with lastminute.com.au! Located on the south coast of Panay island, Iloilo City has the right mix of lazy beach days and busy urban nights. Wander through centuries of colonial history, stuff your face with delicious island cuisine and swim with the fishies—in a good way—off the sandy coast. Ready for your getaway to the Sulu Sea? Get in on some sweet Iloilo City package deals and get going!

Things to Do in Iloilo City

Lined with a rainbow of shops and a quiet coastline, the Calle Real Heritage District is more than a little bit old-school. Cruise down the street in one of our cool Iloilo City car rentals or get around like a local in one of the windowless buses—listen to the ocean while you commute! Speaking of the ocean, grab a towel and head to Villa Beach on the south coast. Are you an island-hopper at heart? Who isn’t? Catch a pump boat across the Iloilo Strait to Guimaras for fun in the sun fast. If you don’t mind waiting on a blond, you can take the ferry up to the platinum sands of Agho Island a little further away. With your heart rate set on “chill as heck”, check out the peaceful gardens of St Anne Parish Church on the west side of town, and head back toward the city centre for a quiet moment at the huge Jaro Cathedral before the shopping spree begins.

Shopping, Dining & Nightlife

At the Atrium Shopping Centre on General Luna Street, you can fill up on department store finds—and even spend a night in a mall hotel if you shop till you literally drop. To get a feel for the good ol’ days, go to the Iloilo Public Market in the Calle Real District—where local produce and fresh seafood are always the mode du jour. Pre-game your wallet by booking one of our cheap holidays to Iloilo City. You’re welcome.

The market will make you hungry and take care of your cravings in one go. But when you’re ready to tuck into a sit-down restaurant, look to the main thoroughfares like General Luna and Luna—two different streets, by the way—for the most options. If you thought we were joking about saving for the splurge with packages to Iloilo City, you might have to think again once you dig into Filipino barbecue and batchoy, Iloilo’s signature meaty noodle dish.

When you’re looking for a big night, hurry over to the district of Smallville, directly north of the Iloilo River. It’s bouncing with bars and dance clubs all over the spectrum from neon and house music to jazz on the rooftop. Sometimes size doesn’t matter (but only sometimes).

What’s Next?

When you’re ready to head to the South Pacific, save time and money booking an awesome Iloilo City package from lastminute.com.au. Take your pick of baller airfares and accommodation, and don’t forget you’ll be a short flight from the capital city and one Manila holiday package from an even bigger and better trip!