Probably one of Silay’s
best kept secrets, the Old
Port of Silay or pantalan
in the local dialect was
once the longest wharf in
Asia. This grand structure
can be seen stretching
out into the horizon from
a little known barangay
called Mambulac which is
a five minute drive from
the city center. The old
port was once the gateway
for international commerce
into Negros Occidental.
Its 1.7 kilometer wharf
allowing large galleons to
dock off of the so called
‘Paris of Negros’ and bring
in foreign performers &
imported goods to Silay
which was considered to be
the hub of art and culture
in Negros at that time.
old port
of silay
Now, the ruins of the old
port stand as an eternal
reminder of a blissful yet
by-gone era. Luckily, these
local kids still make use
of the old port as a place
for them to play, fly kites
and fish during the idle
summer months. A little
warning though, the streets
leading to the beachfront
of the old port are a bit
narrow, muddy and sometimes
filled with trash. But
aside from that, the locals
are very friendly and are
used to local adventurers
who want to spend a moment
in awe in front of this
landmark.