When it comes to nice scenery and powder-white sandbars, some say Cagbalete Island can hold its own with Boracay and El Nido. Thousands of local and foreign visitors visited each year before the outbreak, usually, backpackers trying to get away from the city.
A wonderful, bucket list-worthy location to unwind and disconnect! An island off the coast of Mauban, Quezon Province, called Cagbalete offers one of Luzon’s cleanest beaches. It’s a 40 to 1-hour boat voyage from Mauban, Quezon to this island. It’s a little speck in comparison to tourist hotspots like Palawan and Boracay.
Cagbalete Island is a popular tourist destination in Quezon Province because of its secluded location and tranquil atmosphere. Situated right in Lamon Bay off the coast of Mauban Town in Quezon, Cagbalete has an area of around 1640 hectares.
Many tourists compare the white sand beaches of Cagbalete to those of Boracay Island. The island’s environment is greatly expanded and diversified, with a myriad of plant and bird species calling it home.
This pristine, golden-sand beach has crystal-clear water and a stunning blue hue. There are pine trees all along the shoreline, and during low tide, a lengthy sandbar will emerge from the water. It’s a beautiful beach, particularly after sunset, when the water becomes emerald. Campers from the area and visitors alike go to this spot to spend the night.
A trio of world-class resorts may be found in the island’s southeastern corner: the MVT Sto. Nio Beach Resort, Pansacola Beach Resort, and Villa Cleofas. Guests and locals may go beach hopping, snorkeling, swimming, fishing, and riding horses while enjoying Cagbalete Island. Beach volleyball and other types of water sports may typically be orchestrated via the resort.
Another recent innovation is taking a boat cruise to one of the nearby sights. The Fish Sanctuary, Ilog Bukana, Bonsai Island, and Baliscar Island are a few of the region’s most popular tourist attractions.
Once solely accessible to citizens of the province, the island is now available to all domestic visitors aged 16 to 65. Nonetheless, the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) and the Department of Tourism (DOT) have rigorous health and safety regulations for visits.
Vacationers must arrive with a valid ID and a negative RT-PCR test result within 72 hours for validation, both of which must be shown upon arrival. At least three days before arrival, visitors must reserve a room at a DOT-approved hotel or resort on Mauban’s official tourist website.
