9 Reasons Why You’ll Regret Visiting Panay Island

Panay Island, aside from being the sixth largest island in the Philippines, has nothing to boast. In other words, life is not easy here. Iloilo, one of its provinces, was once stripped of “The Queen City of the South” title. So the whole island became so boring since then. If you ever plan to visit Panay Island soon, here are reasons to make you think twice.

Also read: 20 Underrated Provinces in the Philippines Totally Worth Visiting

1 . The beaches are meh!

Image credit: Ray in Manila

2. The islands are ordinary

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3. The mountains are not majestic enough

Image credit: Jane Kathryn Teo

4. And look at their buildings!

Image credit: Tara Yap

5. All they have are old houses

Image credit: Constantine Agustin

6. And unimpressive churches

Miag-ao Church | Image credit: Alienscream
Jaro Cathedral and its interior | Image credit: Franz Miko G. Verzon
Image credit: Franz Miko G. Verzon
Pan-ay Church (Sta. Monica Church) | Image credit: Francisco M. Pajares, Jr.

7. Food is unappetising, too!

Lapaz Batchoy | Image credit: George Parrilla
Pancit Molo | Image credit: pulaw
Chicken Inasal | Image credit: Elmer B. Domingo

8. And, definitely not fresh!

9. Most of all, the people here don’t know how to have fun!

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So, would you still visit Panay Island?

Also read: 20 Reasons Why Travelling to the Philippines is a Total Waste of Time

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