Antique Wonder Lust
Antique's Pride
Wednesday, October 5, 2016
Saturday, October 1, 2016
Seco Island in Tibiao
Seco Island ("seko" means elbow in our local language). The Seco Island known for its beautiful sunrise and white playful dolpdins following every vessel that pass by.
It basically looks like a clump of fine white sand dumped in the middle of the ocean, with just a handful of trees and shrubs somewhere on the side.
Truth be told, snorkeling isn't the best thing to do in Seco. There were few corals and plenty of sea grass.The best thing about Seco is its white sand beaches. It's perfect for picture taking, beach bumming, and generally just relaxing after a long boat ride.
Friday, September 30, 2016
Nogas Island
Nogas island is a 24-hectare (59-acre) government naval reservation island in Antique Province, Philippines. It is 4.8 kilometers (3 mi) from the shoreline of Anini-y town proper and can be accessed by sailboat or motorboat within 20 minutes.
How to get to Nogas Island:
"Nogas Island" |
In Nogas island, you can do a lot of things including hiking, beaches, mangroves, birding, lighthouse, where to buy your s picnic lunch. Pack your lunch, your snorkeling gear, your camera and binoculars in a waterproof bag and head for a very special place.
The only island at the Southernmost part of Antique is the beautiful, picturesque, Nogas Island. Virgin, unspoiled, and is a natural reserve for marine life, birds, and thriving mangroves. This (the island) is a small wonder that boasts its white sand beaches, coral reefs bursting with colors, and that untouched “garden” of life underwater. No wonder it was love at first sight when I see it.
- From the Molo Bus terminal (at San Pedro St.), take the bus the route to Anini-y and tell the bus conductor that you are headed to Sira-an Hot Spring and Health Resort (starting point of Nogas Island escapade) – the fare is around Php80 to Php90. It’s a 2-hour trip.
- Pay your entrance fee of Php20 at the Sira-an front desk and let them know that you are going to Nogas Island.
- If you are traveling solo, ask if there are other people who will go to Nogas Island. You will pay around Php50 to Php100 (roundtrip) and you will be sharing the boat with other travelers. 5-10 people could fit on the outrigger boat.
- The boat rental is Php500 – of course, I paid the whole amount since I was the only one brave enough to spend Valentine’s Day alone and on an island Make sure to have your friends and families to bond with
- There’s another Php20 for environmental fee
- Tell your boat man what time he will pick you up for your trip back to Sira-an
- I suggest you’ll have lunch at the Sira-an Hotspring Restaurant. There are plenty of available meals there. The Nogas Island has literally nothing there to provide you with refreshments and snacks. Php50-Php100 meals
- There are snorkeling sets for rent. I believe they are only limited. It’s Php100 per set.
- If you are headed back to Iloilo, there’s a Ceres bus that passes by around 4:30pm to 5pm. Make sure to catch it. Else, you could spend the night in Sira-an.
Sunday, September 25, 2016
Batbatan Island
Batbatan Island, Culasi Antique. Home of the ethnic people called Tangays this island harbors a rich biodiversity underwater with its coral reefs and exotic tropical animals, above ground with colorful endemic wild birds and a colony of flying foxes and monkeys, and underground (inside its cave), and everything in between the coral cliffs that submerge in clear sea water and the creatures that live there..
Monday, September 19, 2016
Siraan Hot Spring and Health Resort
"Sira-an Hot Spring with a Beautiful view of the sea"
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One of the famous tourist destinations in Panay Island is the Sira-an Hot Spring and Health Resort of Anini-y, Antique.
A sulfur spring above the massive rock near the seaside where the warm water flows through its natural services, going the mini tubs and filling in the large pool.
People who reside near hot spring usually take their time relaxing in a bath tub sized pool early in the morning to feel the warmness and the cool breeze of the ocean along the seashore.
Many people believe the healing water of the Sira-an Hot Spring has a therapeutic on the body. They say it can cure aching muscles, bones and even skin diseases.
The place is beautiful and the view there was amazing. The hot was good and it was so relaxing.
You'll also spot the Nogas Island from afar.
Sira-an Hot Spring offered far more visual treats than a single view of the sea.
How to get there?
- From Iloilo City; take a bus bound for Anini-y, Antique from the Molo bus terminal. It will travel for 2 hours. Ask the driver to drop you off at Sira-an Hot Spring.
- Alternative mode you can take also a van from Molo Terminal.
- Entrance fee to Siraan is 20.00
Wednesday, September 14, 2016
Malalison Island
Malalison Island in Culasi Antique |
I am a native citizen of Culasi and I am proud to introduce Malalison island also known as Mararison island. This island is a jewel of Culasi .
I visited this beautiful island had the most lovely day in white sand. We did hiking, swimming, sunbathing and had island children's choir sing for us. Great day!
Malalison island is just a 15 to 30 minutes boat ride from the fort of Culasi.
How to go to Malalison Island?
- Coming from Iloilo City: Go to the Molo Bus and Van Terminal and take the bus for Culasi ( 5-6 ). Fare is 200 in van and 180 in bus.
- Coming from Kalibo or Caticlan: Take a bus or van bound for Culasi.
- Once you're at Culasi, go to their boulevard or Culasi port. From the Tourism Office, you can rent an outrigger pum boat.
There is terminal fee (20) and an Environmental Fee (10).
Friday, September 2, 2016
The Maniguin Island
Maningning or Maniguin Island, called internationally as Hammerhead Island, is known for its beautiful cylindrical lighthouse.
Maningning Island is one of the island barangays of Culasi, Antique.
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