By Lambe Lamis 
Excellent information! AirSWIFT has just lately opened business passenger flights to Romblon, connecting the Ninoy Aquino World Airport Terminal 4 (NAIA-4) in Metro Manila to Tugdan Airport (TBH) in Tablas Island. The boutique airline is the primary provider to perform within the province because the pandemic disrupted maximum tourism actions globally.
Romblon’s most effective airport began operations a few years in the past, but it surely stays in large part underneath the radar. It’s been a favourite amongst scuba divers — because of the richness of its marine biodiversity — however maximum vacationers have not begun to find the entire different herbal and ancient wonders that it has to provide.
We had been commemorated to be part of AirSwift’s inaugural flight to Romblon, so we had a sneak peek into its tourism trove. On this article, we’ll proportion with you, one of the vital province’s key vacationer spots with some sensible details about each and every.
WHAT’S COVERED IN THIS GUIDE?
The province of Romblon has 3 major islands: Romblon, Tablas, and Sibuyan. Round and in between them are a number of different isles and reefs that draw in scuba divers and underwater photographers from all over the world. Seashore fanatics can even have a box day in any of those islands!
On this phase, we’ll proportion one of the vital best points of interest out of doors the 3 major islands and actions that may be loved in any a part of the province.
Cobrador Island
Amongst beachgoers, Romblon is best-known for his or her three-island excursion, which covers the isles north of Rombon Island: Alad, Logbon, and Cobrador. Of the 3, Cobrador Island is the farthest and the northernmost, however it is usually inhabited. Lots of the settlements, on the other hand, are within the western and southwestern coasts, that are lined in a a large mattress of excellent grains, shells and coral bits. The inner of the island is typically hilly, with some rocky cliffs and formations sticking out into the ocean, framing the serene beachscapes.
A notable enchantment at the island is Tinagong Dagat, a herbal saltwater pool tucked at the northeast coast. However as of writing, this section is quickly closed.
Front Rate: P60
Environmental Rate: P30The way to Get to Cobrador Island: From Romblon Port, e book an island hopping excursion, which most often contains Logbon Island, Alad Island, and Cobrador Island within the itinerary. On occasion it’s the primary prevent, different instances, the closing prevent. The go back and forth time from Romblon Port to Cobrador Island is ready 45 mins.
Cascarro Islet (Cliff Leaping)
Maximum island hopping excursions make a prevent at within sight Cascarro Islet, the place you’ll pass cliff leaping, if the stipulations are proper! Within the habagat season, the waves can get too robust, so boats may get a troublesome time getting nearer to the steps resulting in the leaping board. On this case, you want to leap into the water out of your boat and swim in opposition to the islet.
Prior to now a guard station, this tiny adrenaline paradise nonetheless homes the guardhouse, painted in aquamarine.
Logbon Island
Additionally a part of the three-isle excursion, Logbon Island has a nearly uninterrupted seaside that spans its complete western coast. However its maximum outstanding characteristic is the Logbon Sandbar, dangling from its southeastern tip, simply subsequent to Romblon Seashore Lodge. (That is simply the primary of the various sandbars that we’ll point out on this article.)
From right here, you’ll catch a glimpse of Bonbon Seashore and Bang-og Island. At the different finish of the cove lie the Nabagbagan Rocks.
The way to Get to Logbon Island: From Romblon Port, get on a ship to Logbon Island. The go back and forth time is 15-20 mins. You’ll be able to additionally sign up for an island hopping excursion, which most often contains Logbon Island, Alad Island, and Cobrador Island.
Alad Island
Situated north of Logbon, Alad Island is any other inhabited island boasting pristine and uncrowded seashores with ivory sand. A marine sanctuary, the island’s surrounding waters be offering very good snorkeling and diving spots in each the west and east coasts and are house to a lot of species of fish and cushy and tough corals.
The way to Get to Alad Island: From Romblon Port, get on a ship to Alad Island. The go back and forth time is 20-25 mins. You’ll be able to additionally hop on an island-hopping boat, which most often contains Logbon Island, Alad Island, and Cobrador Island within the itinerary.
Carabao Island
Additionally known as Hambil Island, Carabao Island lies off the southern coast of Tablas Island. Right here, you’ll to find town of San Jose, Romblon’s southernmost municipality. Additionally it is comfortably as regards to Aklan’s Boracay Island, piquing the hobby of extra seaside chasers who’re on the lookout for quieter, extra laidback break out. From Boracay, you might merely e book a ship excursion to Carabao Island and be again throughout the day.
Its nooks and crannies are stuffed with white sand, punctuated by way of cliff diving websites and covered with extremely Instagrammable coconut timber.
Protecting a land house of twenty-two.05 sq. kilometers, it boasts various points of interest together with:
- Lanas Seashore
- San Jose Seashore
- Tagaytay Perspective
- cliff leaping spots like Cathedral Cave and Koding Koding
It may be accessed both method: by the use of Santa Fe Port (about an hour) in Romblon or by the use of Boracay (40-45 mins). Cabalian Channel separates Carabao Island from Tablas Island, whilst Hambil Channel separates it from Boracay Island.
The way to Get to Carabao Island: If coming from Tablas, pass to Santa Fe Port, then take about to Carabao Island. If coming from Boracay, simply constitution a ship or e book an afternoon excursion. If you’re within the Caticlan house, pass to Tabon Port, then take a ship to Carabao Island.
Scuba Diving
Whilst the higher touristing public continues to be taking its candy time finding its many seashores, scuba divers from far and wide the globe have lengthy been making Romblon their house and playground.
Romblon is situated close to the mouth of the Verde Island Passage, thought to be the realm with the richest biodiversity on the earth. Underneath the waves is an underwater wonderland, marked by way of various dive websites together with:
- 3 P Area Reef
- Blue Hollow
- Bonbon Sea Grass Valley
- The Rope
- Lunas
- Mapula
One of the crucial puts we stayed at in Romblon Island is 3 P Vacation and Dive Lodge, which has get right of entry to to the Area Reef. We met two of 3 brothers, who personal the lodge, and so they discussed that the majority in their visitors are divers who want to see one of the vital uncommon creatures discovered within the surrounding reefs.
Romblon Meals Go back and forth
Regularly overpassed, Romblon’s delicacies is one thing we don’t most often see highlighted or featured sufficient in popular culture. However it’s one thing you shouldn’t pass over whilst you talk over with. A lot of the province’s land house is fertile and its surrounding waters are a present that helps to keep on giving, making sure that elements are recent and considerable. Coconut and seafood are the most typical elements.
Listed here are a few of my favourite native cuisine. Description beneath, clockwise.
- Sarsa, freshwater shrimps blended with coconut and spices after which wrapped in coconut leaves.
- Sihi, small shellfish continuously served ginataan (in coconut milk)
- Gayabon, recent taro leaves cooked in coconut milk, very similar to laing
- Utan na langka, chopped unripe jackfruit cooked in coconut milk
Conventional Filipino snacks also are peddled within the streets of maximum cities, the most typical of which is suman, continuously rice or cassava desserts wrapped in banana or coconut leaves. Suman, after all, is available in other sizes and styles. We had been advised that the signature Romblomanon suman is that this (pictured beneath), a candy and oily concoction made from sticky rice. Visually, texturally, and flavorally taste-wise, it’s similar to Batangas’s sumang Taal, which isn’t actually sudden because the two provinces are geographically and culturally shut.
Probably the most unfamiliar to me was once nilidgid, which is made from flooring corn after which wrapped in corn husk. Lidgid, I used to be advised, way to grate.
Cobrador Island additionally takes absolute delight in its atis (custard apple), and the locals we talked to assert that the island produces the sweetest types.
And naturally, don’t go away the province with out stuffing your face with all forms of seafood!
Romblon Island is the place you’ll to find the municipality of Romblon, the capital and the commercial and administrative hub of the province. The island additionally boasts pristine sandbars, secluded coves, white sand seashores, and a few cultural points of interest. Let’s check out a few of them.
Citadel San Andres
Citadel San Andres sits atop San Antonio Hill between Barangay Capaclan and Barangay II, overlooking the harbor and the municipality of Romblon. Comprised of coral stones and limestones, it covers a space of just about 300 sq. meters with 4 turrets, one in each and every nook. Spanish-era cannons additionally decorate the castle grounds.
The castle was once constructed within the mid-Seventeenth century as a part of Spain’s army protection, making sure the security of its occupied lands and outposts from Dutch invaders and Muslim pirates throughout the 80 Years Struggle. The development was once overseen by way of the Portuguese friar, Fr. Agustin de San Pedro, nicknamed “El Padre Capitan”.
It was once declared a Nationwide Cultural Treasure by way of the Nationwide Museum of the Philippines in 2013. With a grant from the Nationwide Fee for Tradition and the Arts (NCCA) in 2012, the primary two stages of recovery initiatives had been after all finished in 2016.
That is the one last construction of the Dual Forts of the Romblon. The opposite tower, Citadel Santiago, used to crown Calvary Hill however is now in ruins reclaimed by way of nature.
The most efficient time to move is early morning and past due afternoon throughout sundown.
Location: Citadel San Andres Highway, Poblacion, Romblon, Romblon
Front Rate: FREE. Any quantity of donation is far preferred.
Visiting Hours: It’s open 24/7, however the standard visiting time table is from 6:00 AM to six:00 PM.
Leap-Off Level: Thermopilas Boulevard or Sabang Highway
Talipasak Seashore (San Pedro Seashore)
A secluded stretch of sand alongside the western fringe of the island, Talipasak Seashore provides a tranquil seaside escapade. Situated greater than 12 kilometers from town heart, the seaside can also be reached by way of land by the use of a slim facet street hooked up to the primary freeway.
On a transparent sunny day, the ocean dazzles in more than a few sunglasses of blue and inexperienced. Its cream-colored sand is a mix of effective grains and overwhelmed corals. A couple of meters from the shore, the waters be offering underwater surroundings best possible for snorkeling.
San Pedro Seashore Lodge is your major get right of entry to to the seaside. You’ll be able to talk over with on an afternoon excursion or keep in a single day. If you want to spend an evening right here, know that the lodge facilities are fundamental and the mobile phone sign can get patchy. It’s possible you’ll carry your individual meals, however you’ll additionally ask the control for the menu.
Location: Barangay Ginablan, Romblon, Romblon
Front Rate: P50 (Day Excursion)
Day Excursion Hours: Monday – Sunday, 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM. The time table may alternate, so it’s very best to test for updates sooner than going.
The way to Get to Talipasak Seashore: From the brown heart, you might rent a tricycle to take you to San Pedro Seashore Lodge. The fare begins at P200 for 2-3 pax. The go back and forth time is 30-45 mins.
Bonbon Seashore
Bon Bon Seashore is the preferred seaside vacation spot within the province, thank you most commonly to its accessibility and sheer good looks.
What’s outstanding about Bonbon Seashore is that it glazes two aspects of a scenic cape that stands out from the western coast of Romblon Island. Those two seashores meet on the tip, which is embellished by way of a long sandbar that stretches out to within sight uninhabited Bang-og Island at low tide.
From town heart, a brief tricycle experience can take you westward to the jumpoff level. Even supposing this secluded seaside is hidden from view from the primary street by way of the luxurious crops, it’s if truth be told only a brief stroll, not up to 5 mins, from there. There’s a directional signal alongside the path.
Be aware that it is a rugged seaside, so no business institutions across the house, with the exception of a small guesthouse that still serves because the access approach to the seaside. Prior to now, vacationers and locals had been in a position to get right of entry to this paradise free of charge. However on our contemporary talk over with, we met the landlord and realized from him that extra facilities are being built within the house, so be expecting to pay an front price quickly.
Bon Bon Seashore additionally faces west, making it any other superior sundown viewing spot.
Location: Bon Bon Seashore, Barangay Lonos, Romblon, Romblon
Leap-Off Level: Regional Freeway 305/Romblon-Sawang-Agnipa-Sablayan Highway in Barangay Lonos
Tiamban Seashore
Situated simply south of Bon Bon Seashore in Barangay Lonos, Tiamban Seashore is any other seaside vacation spot close to town heart. It’s a lot shorter strip than Bonbon Seashore, however nonetheless lovely picturesque, blanketed with effective, light-colored sand. It’s additionally a impressive sundown spot.
That is personal assets, however guests are nonetheless allowed to go into for a price. Tables and huts are to be had for hire in addition to a eating position. If you wish to lower your expenses on meals, you’ll simply carry your individual foods, snacks, and beverages. The seaside can also be accessed by the use of stairs down from the primary street.
Location: Tiamban Seashore, Barangay Lonos, Romblon, Romblon
Front Rate: P50/head
Opening Hours: Monday – Sunday, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM. The time table may alternate, so it’s very best to test the up to date opening hours sooner than going.
Leap-Off Level: Regional Freeway 305/Romblon-Sawang-Agnipa-Sablayan Highway in Barangay Lonos
Cajimos Marble Manufacturing facility
In keeping with the Mines and Geosciences Bureau, the province is blessed with an estimated 150 million metric heaps of marble deposit that may closing for as much as about 300 extra years according to the present extraction charges. Naturally, the province’s financial system is based closely at the marble business. Discuss bringing meals to the desk on a marble platter as a substitute of silver.
Marble merchandise vary from small pieces (ashtrays, paperweights, and so on.) to furnishings units (lawn lounges, benches, eating tables, and so on.) to development fabrics (tiles, stones, chips, and so on.). A lot of the marble extraction, quarrying, and processing occur within the municipality of Romblon.
If you have an interest in marble processing, you’ll pass to Barangay Cajimos, one of the crucial puts in Romblon providing manufacturing unit excursions.
Location: Barangay Cajimos, Romblon, Romblon
Romblon Buying groceries Heart
In case you’re on the lookout for memento pieces which can be quintessentially Romblomanon, head over to the Romblon Buying groceries Heart, which is a fancy composed of a number of memento retail outlets. True to its marble capital moniker, it’s bursting with all issues marble — from kitchen utensils to furnishings items to spiritual collectible figurines to phallic symbols (yep, on occasion in the similar retailer!).
Memento staples like keychains and ref magnets also are to be had, additionally made from marble, at most effective P35 each and every. You’ll be able to actually have a title or textual content engraved on it free of charge. Probably the most attention-grabbing are most probably the lapida keychains (tombstone keychains), which you’ll give as pasalubong on your peers (or non-friends). You’ll be able to even have them engrave a reputation on it.
No longer too some distance clear of the buying groceries complicated stands the Romblon signage beside a large statue of a dolphin, each in marble.
Romblon Cathedral
Extra officially referred to as St. Joseph Cathedral, it is among the maximum essential landmarks within the province.
Hailed as a Nationwide Cultural Treasure by way of the Nationwide Museum of the Philippines in 2001, it has roots that may be traced again to the fifteenth century. However a lot of the cathedral’s construction nowadays had been constructed or added a lot later, within the 18th and nineteenth centuries.
The castle church was once in the beginning constructed to serve no longer most effective as a spiritual web site but in addition as a protection construction towards the Moro raids within the Seventeenth century. Just like the Dual Forts, the cathedral’s development was once supervised by way of the Portuguese Recollect priest Fr. Agustin de San Pedro.
It obtained its cathedral standing when the Diocese of Romblon was once based in 1974. Two of the highlights are the belfry and the picture of Sto. Niño de Romblon.
Location: Rizal Boulevard, Barangay 1, Poblacion, Romblon, Romblon
Mass Time table: Wednesday – Friday, 6:00 PM / Saturday, 7:00 AM / Sunday, 6:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM & 5:00 PM. Those schedules may alternate, so it’s very best to test for updates sooner than going.
Tablas Island is the biggest within the archipelago. Regardless of its measurement and land house, maximum portions of the island are nonetheless untouched by way of urbanization, making it a haven for many who desire nature tripping, journey trails, island hopping (and seaside hopping), scuba diving, and exciting actions like cliff leaping.
Biaringan Zipline
Respect the scenic coastal perspectives at the northeastern finish of Tablas Island from above! the Biaringan Zipline is a two-way island-to-island zipline connecting Tablas to the smaller Biaringan Island. It’s stated to be the primary of its sort within the nation.
Spanning a complete duration of one,350 meters, the zipline measures 700 meters from Station 1 to Station 2 and 650 meters from Station 2 to three.
The jump-off station is at Lengthy Seashore in Barangay Mahabangbaybay within the municipality of San Agustin. Going to the easiest station involves a 20-minute uphill trek, however the experience ends at the identical facet, nearer to the seaside.
Be aware that this enchantment is weather-dependent. Once we visited, we weren’t allowed to do it since the wind was once tremendous robust, so be sure you examine the elements and coordinate with the control first sooner than going.
Location: Barangay Mahabangbaybay, San Agustin, Romblon
Charges: Adults (18 y/o and above), P350; Youngsters (12-17 y/o), P300 (two-way)
Opening Hours: Monday – Sunday, 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM & 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM. The time table may alternate, so it’s very best to test the up to date opening hours sooner than going.
Leap-Off Level: Lengthy Seashore in Barangay Mahabangbaybay
Dad’s Bukid
Romblon isn’t all about seashores! Perched on a mountainside, Dad’s Bukid provides a laid-back venue for the ones in need of to chill out whilst playing the view of the Tablas highlands, in particular Pader wooded area, Mt. Kang-ayong and Mt. Ondok, interestingly nicknamed Suso ng Dalaga.
Its easiest level is at 360 meters ASL. You’ll be able to take within the verdant surroundings from the primary viewing deck or from the log deck.
A pioneer ecotourism vacation spot within the the town of San Andres, the farm targets to advertise the price of easy dwelling thru its “buhay-bukid” method. It’s a spot the place you’ll observe the artwork of doing not anything!
If you wish to keep for an evening, you’ll e book one of the crucial few glamping A-frame huts with fundamental facilities. Even supposing they name it “glamping” huts, know that those are very fundamental, however a bedsheet can be equipped. The atmosphere and local weather listed below are paying homage to Tagaytay, so don’t fail to remember to carry your jacket or the rest to stay you heat throughout chillier days when where can also be lined in fog too. The realm has a vulnerable mobile phone sign or none in any respect.
Listed here are the charges:
- Front Rate: P20/head
- A-Body Hut (w/ bedsheet): P600/2-3 pax
- Tent Pitching: P1,000/tent
- Treehouse: P1,000 (as much as 8 pax)
- Use of Cooking Facilities: P100.
You’ll be able to carry your individual meals or you’ll avail in their foods for P120 in keeping with particular person in keeping with meal. A modest café provides snacks and beverages will have to you get hungry.
Location: Binoog Highway, Barangay Victoria, San Andres, Romblon
Opening Hours: Monday – Tuesday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM; Wednesday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM; Saturday – Sunday, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Glamping Hours, 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM. The time table may alternate, so it’s very best to test the up to date opening hours sooner than going.
Leap-Off Level: Binoog Highway in Barangay Victoria
Marinor Mountainview Lodge
Any other highland lodge within the municipality of Ferrol is Marinor Mountainview in Brgy. Hinaguman. You’ll be able to simply acknowledge it by way of the eye-catching wood copy of the Eiffel Tower that straddles its front gate. As you climb to the primary corridor, you’ll realize any other construction that appears like a boat poking out from the slope. MV Marinor, the signal reads.
And sure, rooms also are to be had for many who wish to spend the evening. Charges are from P1,400 to P1,600 in keeping with evening. It additionally homes a cafe.
However as it’s constructed on a hillside, Marinor Mountainview’s greatest asset is the view. From right here, you’ll simply spot past the luxurious wooded area a sparkling sandbar extending to a rocky islet. That, my pal, is Binucot Seashore.
Location: Barangay Hinaguman, Ferrol, Romblon
Front Rate: P30/head
Opening Hours: Monday – Sunday, 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM. The time table may alternate, so it’s very best to test the up to date opening hours sooner than going.
Leap-Off Level: Tablas Circumferential Highway/Regional Freeway 308
Binucot Seashore
Situated at the southwestern coast of Tablas Island within the the town of Ferrol, Binucot Seashore is an off-the-beaten-path seaside vacation spot. Its uncooked good looks is magnified by way of the rock formations, the coconut timber lining the seaside, and its cream-colored berm made up of shingles, pebbles, and rocks. The shore is split into two coves, clipped by way of a outstanding lush rock islet, making a visually arresting beachscape.
The waters range intensive, so make a selection the shallow portions the place it’s secure for children to swim. The power of the waves relies on the season — robust throughout the habagat and calm throughout the amihan. In case you desire deeper waters to correctly swim in, you’ll simply to find your spot too. The transparent blue water could also be nice for snorkeling.
Binucot Seashore could also be a great place for sundown viewing. You’ll be able to ask the locals for the paths to the hilly viewpoints and a cave.
In 2009, it was once established as a marine safe house because of the presence of uncommon and endangered species together with the exhausting and cushy corals. The seaside additionally serves as a turtle sanctuary.
Location: Barangay Bunsoran/Hinaguman, Ferrol, Romblon
Leap-Off Level: Tablas Circumferential Highway/Regional Freeway 308
Bel-at Level
In case you stroll farther south of Binucot Seashore, you’re going to succeed in a small quiet cove bookmarked by way of towering limestone cliffs. That is Bel-at level.
Sticking our from the middle of the seaside into the ocean is an extended wooded boardwalk that ends up in a lined overwater gazebo, which serves as a viewing deck. This is among the very best spots to observe the sundown on Tablas Island.
In case you come early for sundown, you might apply a path and take a brief trek up a hill for the fantastic view of Bel-at Level and Binucot Seashore.
Location: Barangay Hinaguman, Ferrol, Romblon
Leap-Off Level: Binucot Seashore by the use of Tablas Circumferential Highway/Regional Freeway 308
Looc Fish Sanctuary
Nestled in the midst of Looc Bay, the Looc Fish Sanctuary is a safe marine house, encompassing a complete house of 48 hectares. Established in 1999, it targets to offer protection to the marine ecosystem of the realm whilst additionally enriching its native livelihood. The sanctuary harbors a few hundred other marine species, together with reef fishes, octopuses, eels, turtles, large clams, and corals.
Registration and cost are achieved at Looc Pier. Get on a ship that may ferry you to the marine sanctuary in 5-10 mins. The spacious floating dock or pontoon serves as a base for vacationers the place they may be able to relax, consume, and simply relax.
Experience your time swimming with the colourful fishes or wonder at them whilst snorkeling. Fish feeding is authorized right here, however we don’t counsel it as it will modify their habits.
You’ll be able to additionally see the outdated lighthouse within sight.
Location: Looc Bay, Looc, Romblon
Front Rate: Grownup, P100; Kid, P50. The charges are inclusive of the roundtrip boat experience. Be aware that this may alternate quickly as fee changes are within the works.
Opening Hours: Monday – Sunday, 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM. The time table may alternate, so it’s very best to test the up to date opening hours sooner than going.
Leap-Off Level: Looc Pier
Cabaliwan Top
Positioned in San Agustin close to the border with San Andres, the Cabaliwan Top is among the noteworthy spots within the province if you’re after breathtaking panoramic perspectives of the ocean and the encompassing lush mountains. You’ll be able to even see the mighty and mystical Mt. Guiting-Guiting on a transparent day. The concrete street main as much as the spot snakes across the mountainous panorama, creating a scenic and exciting experience.
You’ll be able to pass farther off the concrete street, taking the rugged trails, to one of the vital view spots. The elements can also be a lot cooler right here, so be sure to have your jacket with you. Bask within the bucolic atmosphere and profit from your adventure right here by way of taking as many pictures as you prefer.
Location: Barangay Bachawan, San Agustin, Romblon
Leap-Off Level: Bachawan Barangay Highway
Sibuyan Island is the second one greatest Romblon isle, subsequent to Tablas. It harbors 3 of the province’s municipalities specifically Cajidiocan, Magdiwang, and San Fernando. On account of its unspoiled panorama and in large part intact forests and natural world, the island is continuously dubbed the “Galapagos of Asia”. Its maximum outstanding herbal landmark is Mount Guiting-Guiting (G2), the easiest mountain within the province.
Listed here are one of the vital very best vacationer points of interest in Sibuyan Island.
Cresta de Gallo
About 12 kilometers off the southern tip of Sibuyan Island, Cresta de Gallo is probably not the perfect tropical paradise to achieve however those that courageous the lengthy adventure are rewarded with pristine white-sand seashores lapped up by way of cerulean waters.
The 2 islets forming Cresta de Gallo are related by way of a sandbar, which surfaces when the tide is low. The opposite sandbars come with one tailing the southern a part of the bigger isle and any other extending from the northern tip of the smaller islet.
Be aware that the one construction at the island is the caretaker hut. You want to carry your individual tent, meals, and water if you’re making plans to spend the evening right here.
Location: San Fernando, Romblon
Front Rate: P20-50, relies on your touch/boatman
Boat Charges: The boat charges from San Fernando to Cresta de Gallo vary from P2,500 to P3,000, relying at the measurement of the crowd and the length of keep (day commute or in a single day).
Leap-Off Level: Barangay Azagra in San Fernando
The way to Get to Cresta de Gallo: From Tablas Airport, pass to Odiongan Port. Journey a ferry to Sibuyan Island’s Magdiwang Port. From there, experience a jeepney to San Fernando. From San Fernando, take a ship to Cresta de Gallo. The boat experience lasts for roughly an hour, relying at the wave situation.
Mt Guiting-Guiting
Towering over Sibuyan Island, Mount Guiting-Guiting, nicknamed G2 by way of mountaineers, is essentially the most outstanding characteristic of the safe Mt. Guiting-Guiting Herbal Park, which was once based in 1996. Status 2,058 meters above sea point, it’s hailed because the tallest mountain within the province. Its bold peaks and unforgiving slopes pose nice problem to mountaineers, making it one of the crucial tough to climb within the nation.
Within the vernacular, guiting-guiting way “jagged”, a shoutout to its maximum attention-grabbing characteristic: the jagged-shape ridge that resembles a noticed or, should you’re into dinosaurs, the again of a stegosaurus!
The standard tenting prevent sooner than continuing to the summit is Mayo’s Top. Typically, those that aren’t seasoned hikers decide to conclude their climb right here, which is already a feat! The elements is moderately unstable and impacts the visibility and wind pace, particularly if you end up nearing the grassy summit.
We had been advised that the perspectives on the summit and at Mayo’s Top are breathtaking and humbling. And even supposing you weren’t in a position to achieve the summit, the surroundings all during the entire stretch of meandering lush trails is already a deal with. Right now, hikers have two path choices — one from Magdiwang and any other from San Fernando.
Location: Mt. Guiting-Guiting Herbal Park, Sibuyan Island, Romblon
Leap-Off Level: Magdiwang Path or San Fernando Path
Cantingas River
Flowing from the majestic Mount Guiting-Guiting down towards San Fernando Bay, Cantingas River is the island’s lifeline — its number one wellspring of water and electrical energy (by the use of mini-hydro powerplant), contributing about 90% of the provision.
The most well liked a part of the river is Cantingas River Lodge, which provides a groovy respite surrounded by way of stunning herbal surroundings. Swim within the transparent calm waters. In case you’re feeling adventurous, bounce from any of the 3 concrete diving platforms at more than a few heights: 5m, 7m, and 10m. Or should you’re simply in a calming temper, simply dip your ft whilst taking within the breathtaking perspectives, together with Mt. Guiting-Guiting within the background.
Facilities together with kiosks, picnic tables, showers and bathrooms, and a parking house are to be had. You want to carry your individual meals and drinks. This position is common amongst locals, particularly on weekends.
Location: Barangay Taclobo, San Fernando, Romblon
Front Rate: Locals, P20; Foreigners, P50
Visiting Hours: Monday – Sunday, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Leap-Off Level: Sibuyan Circumferential Highway/Regional Freeway 302. The slim street resulting in Cantingas River Lodge is situated close to the bridge.
Waterfalls
Inside the island’s lush inexperienced nooks and crannies lie a number of cascades, each and every possessing its personal attraction and distinctive persona. Listed here are a few of them:
- Busay Falls. Situated in Barangay Panangcalan within the the town of San Fernando, it includes a tall column falling from a rocky cliff right into a deep swimming hollow. The realm is surrounded by way of large rocks and slabs.
- Dagubdob Falls. Situated in Barangay Espana in San Fernando, Dagubdob Falls is a four-tiered sequence of cascades and herbal swimming pools. Some swimming pools are ideal for cliff diving too.
- Cataja Falls. Situated in Barangay Jao-asan within the the town of Magdiwang, Cataja Falls is an imposing multi-level splash-machine. The most efficient time to talk over with is throughout the rainy season when the quantity of water is top and the waft is robust. As of writing, it’s quickly closed.
- Lambingan Falls. Situated in Barangay Silum in Magdiwang, Lambingan Falls is small in comparison to different falls within the house, however this is among the most well liked too because of its accessibility from the primary street.
- Cawa-Cawa Falls. Situated in Barangay Weste, throughout the ancestral area of the Sibuyan Mangayn Tagabukid, within the the town of Cajidiocan, Cawa-Cawa Falls is a three-level cascade with 3 kawa-shaped herbal swimming pools. The cascades aren’t actually top, however the depths of the swimming pools are just right for cliff diving too.
For the previous few years, the one mode of transportation to the archipelagic province is by way of sea by the use of Batangas Port or Manila Port. However that has modified just lately! On September 24, AirSWIFT, the one boutique airline within the Philippines, had its inaugural flight to Romblon from NAIA’s Terminal 4. Touring to the province is now sooner and extra handy.
The Manila-Romblon (Tablas) path is to be had two times every week — Tuesdays and Saturdays. The adventure takes about one hour and quarter-hour.
Airswift provides 4 forms of airfare applications: Promo, Fundamental, Price, and Top rate.
- Promo has limitless unfastened rebooking (matter to fare distinction) and 7KGs carry-on luggage. Alternatively, because it’s a promo, restricted seats are to be had for this package deal.
- Fundamental allows you to rebook 5x for free (fare distinction might practice), but it surely does no longer permit refunding and rerouting. No check-in luggage allowance, however you’ve unfastened 7KGs for carry-on luggage.
- Price provides 10KGs check-in luggage allowance on best of the 7KGs carry-on luggage. This additionally permits 5x rebooking free of charge (fare distinction might practice), but it surely does no longer permit rerouting.
- Top rate has the similar perks because the Price package deal BUT with a check-in luggage allowance of 20KGs as a substitute of simply 10KGs.
To test flight schedules or to e book, talk over with AirSWIFT’s authentic website online.
As discussed, Romblon has 3 major islands: Romblon Island, Tablas, and Sibuyan. The most efficient house relies on what points of interest you want to experience. However maximum vacationers most often keep both in Tablas or Romblon, that have essentially the most accommodation choices and extra advanced points of interest and institutions.
Listed here are the highest Romblon lodges and accommodations on Agoda:
Written by way of: Asta Alvarez
Pictures and further phrases by way of: Yosh Dimen
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