Arangkada Pontevedra!

     

     The municipality of Pontevedra is situated about 28 kilometers from Roxas City, Capiz. You can take a ride the modern jeepney or a van for just 35 pesos and it will took about 20-30 minutes to reach the town proper. 

     Capiz is known as the Seafood Capital of the Philippines and the municipality of Pontevedra is the leading contributor of seafoods. It is popularly known as the mud crab capital of the province.

     Come with me as we wander the bustling place of my hometown—Pontevedra, Capiz.

Agbalo Bridge, Pontevedra, Capiz

     If you're from Roxas City or town of Panay, you'll welcomed by the bridge that connects the northern portion of the municipality and the town proper. It's a nice spot for picture taking because of its eye-catching truss that gives the beauty to the infrastructure.

Pontevedra Municipal Hall (left); Pontevedra Public Plaza (right)

Parish Church of Saint Isidore the Farmer (left); Pontevedra Public Market (right)

     With just few walks down from the bridge, the municipal hall, the public plaza and the public market lie on it. They are situated aside from each other. The straight road from the bridge is where the Parish Church of Saint Isidore is situated. It is under renovation with its modern design. During market days (Monday and Friday) the municipality is busy that the idiom "di mahulugang karayom" become literal because there are so many people busy buying foods. There are some that still practice "barters" or the exchanging of goods. I still remember about five years ago that I made barter my product to a vegetables. The people residing from the coastal barangays went off the shore and people coming from mountainous area of the municipality went down to the town to buy their necessities for the whole week.

Town Center Pontevedra, Isagani Street, Pontevedra, Capiz: Actual Site (Left); Perspective (Right)

New Ginsu Supermarket, Isagani Street, Pontevedra, Capiz

     Just a walking distance from the public market the two big malls lies at the town's busiest street, Isagani Street of Poblacion Ilawod. The Town Center-Pontevedra which soft-opened last December 24 opens one of its tenants, the Puregold Pontevedra. Other tenants include McDonald's, BPO, and many more. At the back of this mall is our house. Sometimes when I'm bored I go there just to wander and have a window shopping. The other mall is the New Ginsu Supermarket that opened about two years ago. When you have something to buy for household just go there and have shopped with their affordable merchandise. For inquiries and lease a space please visit: https://free.facebook.com/pages/category/Shopping-Mall/Town-Center-Pontevedra-Capiz-108770014347794/?_rdc=1&_rdr or www.primark.com.ph

S Beans by Café Selinda, Tacas, Pontevedra, Capiz

     At the end of the street is the famous spot for the teenagers— S Beans by Café Selinda. If you want some coffee, milktea, pizzas, chicken wings and many more they can offer you with their affordable prices. The place is perfect for picture taking because of its design that gives you a nostalgic vibe. They have also a restaurant which is the Café Selinda Restaurant beside of the Town Center-Pontevedra. For more details please visit: https://free.facebook.com/SBeansCoffeeshop/?_rdc=1&_rdr

There's also a branch of Dream Cream Pastries in front of Pontevedra Municipal Hall and El Zabroso Pizza & Pasta in front of Pontevedra Public Market.

Villa Consorcia Resort Pool Site, Malag-it, Pontevedra, Capiz

     If you want to chill and relax, Villa Consorcia Resort will offer you a quality service. It is located about three kilometers from the town proper. With just a hundred pesos you can enter its paradise-like pool. Foods are also available inside. I enjoy so much in this place, it gives me chill. I learned how to swim in here. If the pandemic will vanished, it's good to be back in here. They also have a hotel that will give you comfort. For more inquiries please visit: https://free.facebook.com/villaconsorciaresort/?_rdc=1&_rdr

Maribert Inland Resort, Lantangan, Pontevedra, Capiz

     Maribert Inland Resort will also a great destination for you. It is about 10 kilometers away from town proper. It has hotels and pools with one of the tallest slides in the province. What I really like at this resort is their landscaping. Before the entry to the pool, you will pass at their garden. I really enjoyed swimming because there's a pail-like above the slide that pours water. I once tried sliding and never had a chance to slide again because I'm afraid of it's too tall slide but the others enjoyed by the way. For more inquiries please visit: https://clinton0009.wordpress.com/2011/11/23/maribert-inland-resort-in-pontevedra-capiz-tourist-spot-in-capiz-phillipines/

     There are also upcoming buildings that are soon to open. There is also a priority project of the LGU, which is the river esplanade. It will attract other people from nearby municipalities and will open businesses and jobs. Please watch the video below to have a glimpse of what Pontevedra will offer to you.

     I really love my hometown because it's bustling. You don't need to go to the city because most of what you need is already in here. I'm excited what my hometown will give me in the near future. Some say that Pontevedra will become a city soon and I'm excited about it. If you have time, don't hesitate to visit our place. I will become your tour guide. We can't wait to see you here. Sending love from Caguyumanons. ARANGKADA PONTEVEDRA!