Tourism Services and Facilities
Alcantara serves as the main gateway to Romblon province, offering a range of accommodation, dining, and essential services to ensure a comfortable stay for all visitors.
Transportation and Accessibility
Alcantara is strategically positioned as the most accessible entry point to Tablas Island.
| Service | Details |
| Air Gateway | Home to Tugdan Airport (TBH), the sole domestic airport in Romblon province. |
| Sea Access | Visitors arriving via Roll-on/Roll-off (RORO) vessels from major ports (like Manila, Batangas City, and Roxas) disembark at Odiongan Port on Tablas Island, a 1-2 hour ride from Alcantara. |
| Local Transport | Getting around the municipality and neighboring towns is done via affordable public transport, including public utility jeepneys (PUJ), tricycles, pedicabs, and motorcycles. |
Accommodation and Leisure
Alcantara’s growing hospitality sector offers a mix of beachfront resorts and convenient airport hotels.
| Establishment | Type & Key Features |
| Aglicay Beach Resort | The municipality’s primary beachfront resort, offering a bar, restaurant, modern amenities, trekking paths, and indoor/outdoor sports like billiards and beach volleyball. The resort also provides boats for island hopping. |
| Dew Forest – Romblon Airport Hotel | A 3-star hotel located approximately 5 km from Tugdan Airport. Features a garden, terrace, and its own restaurant and bar. |
| D’ Imphire (Imperial Hilltop Resort) | A nature-themed, open-air resort featuring A-frame cottages, dining, drinking, and entertainment options such as videoke and live performances. |
| Kampu Recudo | Located in Bonlao, this resort is ideal for boating and swimming activities. |
Dining and Local Delicacies
While the major resorts offer on-site dining, local eateries provide a taste of Romblonano cuisine.
Resort Dining: Resorts like Aglicay and Dew Forest maintain on-site restaurants and bars. The Dew Forest Garden Restaurant is noted for serving meals throughout the day, from breakfast to dinner, including local snacks.
Local Dish to Try: Don’t leave Alcantara without trying Sarsa, a local delicacy and appetizer made of river prawns, mixed with grated coconut and chili, then wrapped in coconut leaves and boiled in coconut cream.
Essential Services
The Local Government Unit (LGU) ensures reliable public services for residents and visitors.
| Service | Details |
| Medical/Health | The Rural Health Center (RHC) operates 24-hour service to provide continuous medical care to the community. It also offers free ambulance services for transferring patients to the nearest hospital. |
| Financial Services | While smaller municipalities may have limited bank access, the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) has an ATM in the nearby municipality of San Agustin that services Alcantara and other unbanked towns. Pawnshops like Cebuana Lhuillier also operate in the region. |
Contact Information (LGU)
For tourism-related inquiries, assistance, or official concerns, you may contact the Local Government Unit of Alcantara:
| Office | Contact Details |
| LGU Main Phone | 09562089369 |
| LGU Main Email | romblonlgualcantara@gmail.com |
| Public Information Office (PIO) | 09153282326 |