Lakawon Island
A white-sand islet off Cadiz, with a banana-shaped sandbar and bright turquoise water that look like a postcard. It was once home to the Philippines' largest floating bar.
Lakawon Island lies about 1 km off the coast of Cadiz City in Negros Occidental. It is a roughly 1.5 km long, banana-shaped coral island with soft white sand, coconut palms, and shallow clear water, ideal for swimming, stand-up paddleboarding, and sunbathing. The island was once home to Tawhai, billed as the largest floating bar in the country. Getting there requires an environmental fee and a boat fare, around 300–500 pesos round trip including the boat, subject to change. There is a resort on the island for overnight stays. From Bacolod, it is about 2 hours by bus to Cadiz, then a tricycle to the pier at Brgy. Tinampa-an, and about 15 minutes by boat. Best suited for a day trip.
Opening hours
approx. 07:00–17:00 (day trips)
Nearby sights
- St. Joseph the Worker Chapel (Victorias)
- Bernardino Jalandoni Museum
- Hofileña Ancestral House
- San Diego Pro-Cathedral
- Balay Negrense
- Campuestohan Highland Resort
- Balay ni Tana Dicang
- The Ruins (Talisay)