If your looking for a Sparkling crystal clear water, shimmering powdery white sand, warm blue skies, jaw-dropping majestic sunrise, postcard-perfect backdrop, and gorgeous beach bummers then this is a must visit island in leyte especially for students who must have a unforgettable relaxing summer.
Once known as the fishermen’s sanctuary in the Municipality of Matalom, Canigao Island has become a major tourist destination in Eastern Visayas since 2005 and has gained overwhelming popularity recently.Believe it or not, there is so much you can do in Canigao Island that will truly test your love for travel.
So once in Canigao you can, Set up a hammock in any of the sturdy trees. Once done, lay down, close your eyes, feel the cool sea breeze, listen to the soothing sound of ocean waves and chirping of migratory birds, and doze off to sleep for a few minutes to rejuvenate your senses. Alternatively, you can get your favorite book and read with the sea breeze on your face. Or, you can just lay down and look at the beautiful surrounding — different types of tree species, clear turquoise water, sparkling white sand, warm skies, rare cloud formation, and so much more.You can tour around barefoot because Canigao has the finest white sand. On the way, you’ll see awesome sand and rock formations, variety of plants, endangered tropical and subtropical trees (fruit-bearing or not), different types of shells, migratory birds, fisherfolk waving their hands to say hi, friendly and generous locals, and more. Actually, most of the tourists immediately go and take a swim once they arrive in the island. They just can’t resist the inviting sparkling crystal clear and cool water. It’s amazing because you can see the sun beating down hard but when you dip into its waters, it’s very cool. And when you come up, it’s very cold because of the strong sea breeze. Your eyes will be filled with excitement too as colorful fishes swim along. Then you can try sunbathing on the beach to even out your skin tone.
You can visit the lighthouse in the middle of landmark, this is the oldest lighthouses in Leyte. In the morning, they allow tourists to climb and have a panoramic view of the whole Eastern Visayas. You can also see the islands of Camotes, Cebu, Cagayan, Limasawa, and more. It’s gorgeous!
How you get here? Its easy travelling to this island part of leyte, Take a morning flight bound for Tacloban (D. Z. Romualdez Airport) so that you have enough travel time towards the municipality of Matalom. Manila (MNL) to Tacloban (TAC) flight is about an hour long. When in Tacloban airport, ride a taxi or van for ?50-100to take you to the downtown bus terminal. Alternatively, you can ride a jeepney for only P10, but you have to walk 3 blocks before you can find one. Once you’re in the terminal, ride a van or a bus going to Matalom (that’s about 4 hours) and tell the driver to drop you off to the municipal plaza of this town. When in Matalom’s municipal plaza, ask the locals around about the pier going to Canigao, which is just a walking distance from there. So you don’t need to ride a tricycle. In the pier, you will pay P60, which covers your back and forth boat fare and entrance fee to the island. Travel time is 15 – 20 minutes.
So what are you waiting for folks. Travel now and enjoy the unforgettable moments you can treasure in a lifetime.
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