Location and Geography


    The beach club is located along the shoreline of Bohol Strait, within the municipality of Bohol. It is located 1.3 kms. east of the National Highway; 11 kms. south of Argao town proper; 12 kms. north of Dalaguete town proper and about 77 kms. southwest of Cebu City proper.

Area Covered
    10.64 hectares
 
Project Description


    The property is situated within a 2 - kilometer stretch of white sand nestled on gently rolling hills and multi-leveled landscape. It has established itself as one of the most popular beach resorts of the Philippines. In fact it is classified as a “Class A” resort known for its white beach, corrals, rolling waves and strong winds, and resplendent coves; making it a perfect haven for divers, wind surfers and sun lovers .
 
Facilities

    - 35 Beach front rooms     - 10 duplex cottages
    - Swimming pool              - Restaurant
    - Indoor/outdoor bars       - Conference rooms
    - Health Club                  - Children’s playground
    - Tennis court
 
Mode of Privatization

    - Joint Venture
    - Lease
    - Sale
 
Project’s Tourism Strengths


    - A unique landscape; pristine white beach; balmy weather and crystal clear water.
    - Established as one of the most popular beach resorts in the country.
    - A choice of water sports activities such as windsurfing, kayaking, sailing, diving, snorkeling, jet
      skiing.
    - First-class accommodation facilities.
    - Proximity to Cebu and Mactan International Airport.
 
Market Image / Position

    Argao Beach Club is the resort preferred by people with the most discriminating tastes; a tropical paradise offering limitless adventure set amidst an incomparable seascape.
 
Tourist Arrival in Region VII (1997 –2001)

    From 1997 to 2001, average number of tourists that visited the region reached 915,703. As can be gleaned from the graph, the region has been experiencing a robust growth in tourism.
 
Visitor Arrival by Country of Origin (2001)


    Majority of foreign tourists came from Japan, U.S., Korea, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. The bulk of tourist arrivals in the region are made up of local vacationers / travelers and balikbayans.
 
How to get there

    Cebu, being a transportation hub, is one of the easiest places to reach in the Philippines. Several airlines have regular flight schedules going to Cebu from every major metropolis or island within the Philippines. It even has a schedule of direct flights from nearby neighboring countries. All shipping lines include Cebu as one of its major destinations.

    Argao is a 2 - hour drive from Mactan International Airport, or a 1 ˝ - hour drive from Cebu City. Buses plying the Cebu-Dalaguete / Oslob / Bato route will pass by the Argao Beach Club.