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.

"Nogas Island"

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 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.

How to get to Nogas Island:

• 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.

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..



Batbatan Island

Natural coves, a shifting sand bar for realaxation; whale shark watching, hiking, mountain climbing, and kite boarding for adventure; the rituals and the legend of the culture. The old watch tower, ruins and the legends that persisted to exist throughout ages.

Batbatan Island is such a place. Located a bit 10 kilometers west of Culasi. This island is the second of three islands of Culasi, Antique.

How to get there?

• From Manila, you can fly to Iloilo.
• From  the Iloilo airport, you can take a van or bus at Molo Terminal bound to Culasi ( 5-6 hours).

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• From Manila, you can fly to Kalibo.
• You can ride buses or van bound to Culasi (2-3 hours).



      

Siraan Hot Spring and Health Resort

    

"Sira-an Hot Spring with a Beautiful view of the sea"

        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

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!



Malalisom white sand

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).

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.

"The Maniguin Island Lighthouse"

What makes Maningning or Maniguin island so special?

The Maniguin Island is special because of the Lighthouse. The Maniguin Island Lighthouse is a lighthouse that marks the Cuyo East Passage, a main shipping route into the Sulu Sea. The island

 is located  26. miles off of the coast of Culasi, Antique in the Philippines.  It has a narrow ridge 110 feet high across its southern end, and the remainder of the island is wooded, and not more than 15 feet high. It is fringed with coral reefs with deep water at their edges. The round cyclindrical concrete tower with a gallery on the top is located near the southeastern point of the island.

 It will take you 3-4  hours to reach the island from Culasi proper.

How to go there?

• From Iloilo airport; go to Molo Buses and Van Terminal and take the bus for Culasi (5-6 hours). Fare is 200 in van and 180 in bus.
• From Kalibo airport;  Take bus or van bound to Culasi.
• Once you're at Culasi, go to their boulevard or Culasi port. From the Tourism Office you can rent an outrigger boat (pump boat).