Campomanes Bay

Overview

AREA

4,000 sq m

DEPTH

2–3 m

ADDRESS

Sipalay, Negros Occidental

Sports & Events

Swimming

Recent major events highlighting Campomanes Bay capability for high-level competitions and large audiences

2024

Western Visayas International Open Water Swim Circuit

Swimming

Venue Details & Specs

Part of the greater Visayan Sea, Campeomanes Bay is Sipalay’s top destination for sports and adventures. Its 7.5-km stretch of pristine waters, with near-shore depths of around 3 m and calm-to-moderate wave conditions, offers an ideal natural setting for competitive open-water swimming races.

In 2024, Campomanes-Ballo Marine Reserve and Sanctuary hosted the first-ever Western Visayas International Open Water Swim Circuit. Over 140 swimmers of all ages competed in 1.5 km, 3 km and 5 km race distances across the shore, while more than 400 families, friends and guests energized the city.

Total Area	4,000 sq m
Shoreline Length	7.5 km
Depth	2–3 m near shore \| 70+ m main basin
Water Temperature	≈29 ºC ave.
Water Quality	DENR Class SB (suitable for recreation)
Wave Behavior	Calm-to-moderate wave action

Logistics & Access

Approximate distance to major transport hubs

Sipalay City Airport	20 km
BREDCO Port	177 km
Ceres Bus Terminal	15 km

Parking Options

Campomanes Bay	28–40 cars
Poblacion Beach	450–500 cars

Accommodations & Dining

Major hotels near Campomanes Bay

Bugana Beach and Dive Resort	100 m
Lopez Beach Resort	1.5 km
Maricalum Crystal Cove Beach Resort	1.5 km
Robinson Cruse Beach Resort	21 km
Campoquino Bay Beach Resort	16.5 km
Jamont Hotel	15.1 km

Popular dining options near Campomanes Bay

Fish Tank Seafood Restaurant	15.6 km	Filipino, Intercontinental
Kalayo Restaurant	<100 m	Filipino, Intercontinental
Lingaw Restaurant	14.8 km	Filipino, Intercontinental
La Veranda Restaurant	15 km	15 km
Kyla’s Restaurant	14.9 km	Filipino
Pardis Beach Resort	12.3 km	Middle Eastern \| Halal by appointment

Health & Safety

Hospitals near Campomanes Bay

Merceditas Montilla District Hospital

Public – General

20.6 km

In case of emergency, contact:

City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office – Sipalay	0949-687-7325
Coast Guard – Sipalay	0928-940-7649
Police Station – Sipalay	0998-598-7448 / 0998-598-7446
Fire Station – Sipalay	0919-387-6212
City Health Office – Sipalay	[Emergency] 0963-025-0095 / [Infirmary] 0927-254-1299

Contact Information

Sipalay City Mayor’s Office

📞 (034) 444 2055

About Sipalay

Dubbed the “Jewel of the Sugar Island,” Sipalay City boasts white-sand beaches, rich marine life, and growing adventure tourism: an ideal backdrop for leisure and sports events.