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Set at the southern tip of Cebu and approximately 134.34kms away from Cebu City. Santander was originally a visita of the parish of Boljoon. Before old folks called the place as Tañong, named after Tañon Strait, in which the town is also strategically located. Later on, it was renamed to Santander because of the recommendation of a Spanish friar who hailed in Santander, Spain. In addition, Santander belongs to a 5th class municipality which is politically subdivided into 10 barangays. |
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RESORTS |
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Santander also hosts one of the finest white sand beaches in Cebu City. It has numerous resorts and cottages that provide excellent services, modern facilities and fantastic leisure activities. Listed below are some beach resorts you could check out whilst visiting Santander. |
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- Lubi Resort
Tel. No. (032) 480-9038
Address: Poblacion, Santander, Cebu
- Marine Village Dive Resort
Tel. No. (032)480-9040
Address: Liloan, Santander, Cebu
- Bonga Villa Beach Resort
Tel. No. 480-9045
Address:Liloan,Santander, Cebu
- Villa Tropical Beach Resort
Tel. No. (032)480-9035
Address: Lower Looc, Santander, Cebu
- PG Divers
Tel. No. (032)480-9017
Address: Liloan, Santander, Cebu
- Ocean Terrace Resort
Tel. No. (032)480-9027
Address: Liloan, Santander, Cebu
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FESTIVAL |
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Tostado Festival
It is the annual town fiesta celebration of Santander, which is held every 2nd to the last Sunday and Monday of April. The festival depicted the town’s well-known delicacy-"tostado" (native cookies). The highlight of the said festival is the street dancing wherein the participants use various graceful movements in making a tostado. Furthermore, the festivity is participated by numerous groups that come in different barangays.
Tostado Festival is a spectacular event that you should not dare to miss. It displays awesome performances of the dancers, which are clad in their colorful costumes that will truly amaze spectators and visitors. |
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CHURCH |
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San Gabriel Archangel Church
*Within the vicinity of the church is the peaceful surrounding which is a great place to watch as the day passes by. |
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HISTORICAL LANDMARKS |
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Bantayan sa Hari
Straddling in the barangays of Poblacion and Lilioan. Bantayan sa Hari is one of the most visited places in Santander, Cebu. Moreover, these watchtowers were constructed during Spanish era. |
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