Unlike in Digyo Island, no boats are permitted to cruise in this area, allowing snorkelers to safely enjoy the reef. Stinging anemones, the homes of clownfish, are everywhere. Like the marine sanctuary in Digyo Island, the corals in this area are scattered in splotches, broken by patches of sand and sea grass. Let’s check it out.Īfter a short swim less than a hundred yards off the shore, we came across healthy hard and soft corals. They directed us to a coral field a short distance from where boats dock. We asked the caretakers if there’s a nice snorkeling area nearby.
#Canigo island Patch#
They are a welcome sight for those who want to seek refuge from the blazing summer sun.īut do you really want to stay under the shade when just in front of you is a stretch of beautiful white-sand beach preceding a vast patch of clean, cool aquamarine water? Unless you are under medication that somehow requires you to stay out of the sun or sea, you can’t resist the temptation to splash in! The green trees in the middle of the island are lofty and healthy. Later in the day, the bottles will be taken back to the mainland where they will be disposed of properly. Garbage is properly segregated, and plastic bottles are placed in a large netted container. One of the best things about Canigao Island is that they execute good garbage management practices.
They have an information center, open-air cottages, grilling stations, and even a nice tree house. Like many wonderful beaches we’ve been to, the warm sand is powdery soft, and it’s a total joy to dig our feet in that softness.Īs an established local and tourist destination, Canigao Island has the usual facilities that make any guest’s stay a comfortable, memorable, and pleasant one. Half of Canigao Island is surrounded by a long length of sandy white beach. We disembarked from the boat and started looking around for a place where we can settle down. As we got nearer, we could see several rental boats and many happy beachgoers. Lai, John, and Ferna had the time of their lives taking photos of beautiful seascapes.Īnd it was indeed beautiful! Canigao Island is a white-stripped green dome that contrasts the endless blue of the sky and sea. Life jackets are provided to all passengers as per Philippine Coast Guard regulation. The vessel, which can seat around 70 people, is large, comfortable, and powerful. This regular ferry service makes it incredibly easy and convenient to visit Canigao Island. Excitedly, we picked up our Deuter backpacks went on board along with other passengers. In less than 10 minutes, the barker announced that our boat is ready for boarding. The water near the shore is too shallow for boats to float, so a pier that goes to deeper water must be constructed. One of the coolest things about Matalom Port is the long bamboo walkway that juts out from the shore. While Sweetie processed our registration, the others took a look around. It is easy to see that Canigao Island is a popular tourist destination judging from the numerous stores and souvenir shops that line up the port. We ate a hot lunch before walking to nearby Matalom Port where we will catch a regular ferry to Canigao Island. We took another jeepney for Matalom, constituting a 30-minute ride.
That is just what we did!Īfter docking at Inopacan port, we rode a jeepney that took us back to Hilongos. The sun is shining bright! Summer is finally here! And what better way to enjoy this hot, sunny season than to bask in the sun, swim in clear waters, and breathe the salty breeze in one of the innumerable white-sand beaches and many pristine tropical islands in the Philippines! If you’re having a hard time choosing which of our tropical paradises to set foot to, we recommend Canigao Island in Matalom, Leyte, Philippines.