Iloilo Paraw Regatta

Paraw Regatta

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Sports & AdventureIloilo City
DatesDates TBA · Usually FebruaryCheck locally before booking
DurationAnnualEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCompetition, enduranceThe paraw itself carries a legendary
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: PHP
CategorySports & AdventureFestival type
The story

Iloilo Paraw Regatta in Iloilo City

Recognized as Asia's oldest traditional sailing event, the Iloilo Paraw Regatta has run since 1973, sending double-outrigger paraw sailboats across a 36.5-kilometer course through the strait between Iloilo City and Guimaras Island each February. Sailors navigate traditional double-outrigger vessels whose design is said to trace back roughly eight centuries.

Off the coast of Iloilo City, in the strait separating it from Guimaras Island, a boat design with claimed roots stretching back roughly eight centuries still races competitively every year.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The paraw itself carries a legendary lineage: its double-outrigger design is said to preserve the form of the sailboats used by the first Bornean settlers who arrived in the area around 1212 AD, meaning the regatta races a vessel type with a claimed continuous design history spanning eight centuries

02

The mystery stays covered

What started in 1973 as a half-day sailboat race to preserve this traditional Visayan fishing and trade vessel has since become the largest sailing event in the Philippines and Asia's oldest continuously run traditional sailing competition

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The regatta preserves the traditional Visayan double-outrigger paraw sailboat

Water and renewal

Living ritual

historically used for fishing and trade

The sacred route

Living ritual

in a competitive sailing format that references a design lineage traced to early Bornean settlers of the region

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually February

Getting around

Getting to Iloilo Paraw Regatta works best when arrival and return routes are decided before the busiest part of the day.

What to wear

Light, quick-drying clothing suitable for coastal viewing and sun exposure; a hat and sunglasses for extended time watching the race from shore or boat.

Safety

Iloilo Paraw Regatta is easier when spectators give competitors, vehicles and staff room to work.

Where to stay

For peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Iloilo City.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

PHP

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map10.70 N, 122.56 EOpen in Google Maps

Iloilo City, Iloilo, Philippines

Nearest airportILO — Iloilo
TransportGetting to Iloilo Paraw Regatta works best when arrival and return routes are decided before the busiest part of the day.
Stay areaFor peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Iloilo City.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Iloilo City via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Iloilo City, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for February.Compare faresFestival gearLight, quick-drying clothing suitable for coastal viewing and sun exposure; a hat and sunglasses for extended time watching the race from shore or boat.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Philippines and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Iloilo Paraw Regatta?

Iloilo Paraw Regatta is listed for February. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Iloilo Paraw Regatta take place?

The festival is listed in Iloilo City, Philippines. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Annual is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Iloilo City, Iloilo, Philippines

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLiloilocity.gov.ph
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually February
Source statusOfficial source linked
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