Alcantara is a 5th class municipality in the province of Cebu and part of the 2nd congressional district along other 14 municipalities. It is located in the southeastern portion of the island, approximately 85.3 kilometers away from the principal city.

The town is bounded by the Municipality of Ronda in the north, the Municipality of Moalboal in the south and the Municipality of Argao in the East. The Tañon Strait bordered the west coast.