San Fernando, Cebu

San Fernando is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. It is bounded on the north by the municipality of Carcar, on the west by the municipality of Pinamungahan, on the south by the municipality of Naga and on the east by Cebu Strait.

History

 The town was said to be named after the Rev. Father Fernando Sanchez, a well liked priest during the Spanish Era.

Economy

San Fernando’s main industries are agriculture, livestock and mining.

 BARANGAYS:

San Fernando is administratively subdivided into 21 barangays.

Balud Balungag Basak Bugho Cabatbatan Greenhills Ilaya Lantawan Liburon Magsico Poblacion North Panadtaran

Pitalo San Isidro Sangat Poblacion South Tabionan Tananas Tinubdan Tonggo Tubod

Location

How to Get There

San Fernando can be reached by public buses or V-Hires (vans) from the Cebu South Terminal in Cebu City with an estimated travel time of about 1 hour.

SAN FERNANDO CHURCH

Main door of the church.

The altar.

Interior of the church.

San Fernando Municipality
	San Fernando, Southern Cebu, Philippines
	Entering San Fernando, South of Cebu city. .... Smooth road, Straight to the Proper of the Municipality. Pitalo National High School going to the left. San Fernando Municipality Vicinity Map. One of San Fernando's Oldest Church in Southern Cebu. They are having Fiesta. San Fernando Central Elementary School. Notredame Academy in San Fernando, Cebu. Vendors selling stuff in front of the Church. San Fernando (Rey) Liloan Church built on January 27, 1845 Elementary School along the Highway. Chapel along the road going to Carcar. Barangay road of San Fernando Cebu.

Cebu Philippines: Pulchra Resort in Barrio San Isidro, San Fernando

Pulchra Resort is set in an eight-hectare property with lush tropical gardens, lagoons and beach frontage in a quiet town away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Guests can escape into a world of relaxation and be pampered.

 

Pulchra offers its guests accommodations that are chalet type villas. There are lagoon suites, pool lagoon suites, pool garden jacuzzi villas, seafront jacuzzi villas and two-bedroom pool villas. All of the accommodations have a private verandah, air-conditioner, mini bar with refrigerator, CD player, coffee/tea maker, safety deposit box, NDD/IDD telephone with bathroom extension, diner with complimentary incense sticks slippers, basic toiletries and coffee/tea. Except for the lagoon suites, all villas have a private swimming pool with lights.

 

Fine dining at the resort can be had at its four dining locations. The Ripa is an Asian restaurant that offers both indoor and alfresco dining. It is situated in between the main pool and dive shop that overlooks the scenic shorelines. It can also cater to business meetings or conferences. The Ventus is the resort’s floating restaurant. It is located in an open sea view and is surrounds by the refreshing 1,500 square meters swimming pool. It offers International cuisine as well as Filipino buffet with cultural shows during high season. The Opus is the resort’s masterpiece. Opus offers a seven course Euro-Asian cuisine. Beach dining can be arranged. Candle light dinners are held at the resort’s private beach area. Advance reservation is needed. The beach grille serves Filipino buffet with a panoramic view of the south island seas at night time. The beach grille only opens upon the Chef’s recommendations and subject to weather condition. The Fons is the fountain of the tropical resort that offers rounds of drinks, cocktails, beers, bar foods as well as tropical delicacies like halo-halo and fresh fruit juices with the refreshing ambiance of the pool. It is open 24 hours a day. The Luna is the place for fun and relaxation. It offers billiards, board games and in-house movies.

Diving is one of the best recreational activities at the resort. Pulcha has one of the best diving shops that gives ample time to schedule and get your diving license. Some of the resort’s activities are island hopping and snorkeling, talken diving, diving trips to Cabilao Island, Mactan Island, Hilutungan Island, Casal Reef, Balicasag Island and Moalboal (land trip and boat). Diving equipment rentals is also available. Open water course and advance water course (PADI) are also available as well as sunset cruise, yacht charter and banca (local outrigger) boat charter. The Carcar tour offers insight to town living with itineraries that includes tricycle rides, carabao sliegh rides, coconut midrib basket making, town tour and taste test the local coconut wine. Advance reservation is needed for this tour.

Ter resort offers concierge services, postage, first aid, medical assistance, baby sitting, safety deposit box, foreign exchange, laundry and pressing services, frees shuttle service, airline service confirmation and internet access.

Pulchra is situated at the town of San Fernando, south of Cebu City which is approximately 43 kilometers from the airport or 27 kilometers from Cebu City. Guests can arrange for airport pick- ups or hire taxi cabs/car or van at the airport to take them directly to the resort.