Liloan's Old Sentry of the Sea (Bagacay Point Lighthouse))

Liloan lighthouse 2009

What: Bagacay Point Light House
Where: Barangay Catarman, Liloan Cebu Philippines
How to get there: About an hour and a half’s ride from the city via car or public transportation.
What to expect: A scenic breathtaking view of the Mactan channel and the lighthouse grounds which are considered one of the most romantic places in Cebu (not to mention a lot of bridal photography happening here once in a while). If going there in the evening, insect repellant and a flashlight is a must.

The Bagacay Light house is a locally treasured landmark of the town of Liloan Cebu. They say that the lighthouse has been protecting their waters more than over a hundred years. Once a lonely watchtower on the cliff overlooking the Mactan channel built in 1857; the old lighthouse is situated nearer the coast is now in ruins. You can see it from the newer lighthouse built in 1904 by William Howard Taft which towers 72 feet and can be seen as far as 20 kilometers out to sea. During Sundays the lighthouse isn’t on but you can see it from afar as the superstructure is lit by nearby spotlights making it more attractive but harder to photograph.

Liloan lighthouse 2008

Liloan Lighthouse Dreamscape Series 2007

Liloan Lighthouse Dreamscape Series 2007

the Mactan channel far back

Liloan Lighthouse Dreamscape Series 2007

Dusk at the Bagacay Point

At present, the Lighthouse sits beside a newly made subdivision called Amara, you can see it at their website and another addition is a karaoke bar to the far right of the lighthouse paving way for local tourism to cherish this much loved site.

Liloan Lighthouse Present

Liloan Lighthouse Present

Liloan Lighthouse with Amara Entrance to the right

I’ve spent almost two years coming back photographing this place, so far it holds so much good memories of friends that have come and go. But here’s the caveat I’ve compiles the best photos that I have of the lighthouse for this blog post. Some of the photos here were never meant to be shared since I love some of them so much. Some pictures were taken with my Nikon D80 and some with Harry’s old Nikon D70 but all the pictures are mine. I’ve prepared a mix of pictures of the lighthouse in different times of day and night; so far I’m proud of my night shots of this place. I hope you like the read and pictures, Thanks!

Here are links to Some of my other shoots on The Lighthouse Grounds:

- Kimono Kraze, A festive Japanese summer inspired shoot.

- Aris & Beth, An engagement shoot.

I hope you like the read and pictures, Thanks!