The Philippines, being an archipelago, has a lot of lighthouses. Before the existence of radars or even GPS, lighthouses used to provide directions to boats, ships, and other vessels. These lighthouses are also called as parolas locally. When one says parola in Cebu, people would immediately get to think of the parola or lighthouse in Lilo-an.
The parola is officially called as the Parola of Bagacay Point. It is a famous destination in Cebu, not just for locals but for tourists as well. The structure is already more than a hundred years old which also adds to its historic and cultural significance. It was built in 1904 in order to light the sea and shore for fishermen. It’s one of the structures that depict the influence of American architecture in the Philippines.
Standing on a cliff overlooking the Mactan channel is a watchtower known asBantayan sa Hari which was built during the Spanish era. A most valuable link to Liloan’s history, this structure in Barangay Calero has been, interestingly, mistakenly identified as an old lighthouse. Made of local stone, the watchtower was essential in guarding the local communities during the old days.
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