Isla de Gigantes | Cabugao Gamay Island

ISLA DE GIGANTES | Cabugao Gamay Island
 Gigantes Group Of Islands In Photos Virtual Tour

The photo above is perhaps the most photographed and Social Media posted location in Gigantes Group of Islands. Cabugao Gamay is a Hiligaynon term Cabugao for Pomelo, and Gamay for Small, but translates literally as a phrase "The smaller Cabugao Island." Adorned by a twin beach both of fine white sand, rocky hills on both ends that is subject for a little rock climbing with a scattering of Coconut trees lining inland and dividing the beaches on both sides.

From among the few travel bloggers who have set their sights in here to Ilonggo based community facebook groups that share adventures of weekend getaways and special vacations, the photos taken of Cabugao Gamay is the one that spark the most interest and for a good measure. Setting foot, you would think you had stumbled upon a paradise island off the Caribbean, though my arrival here is well over high noon with strong Amihan winds responsible for the "S" shape sand formation, it is as beautiful as every photos taken.

As compared to the other islands I visited for the Island hopping, this is where I spent most of my time. With Php 20.00 entrance per head, I and my brother were presented with the packed lunch prepared for us by the resort, a set of big crabs and pork barbecue was more than enough for our huge appetite. And what's nice after taking great meal in a beautiful island? I set my sarong under cover of Talisay and Coconut trees, and took a nap for good measure. Not minding the visitors that come and go, it was peaceful, it was serene, the Amihan winds and sound of lapping beach lulled me to sleep.

It was high noon, and it was humidly hot, the rocky hill may look to be smaller in photo, but it needs effort to scale, as you can see. Its Karst rock with sharp edges, and some possible loose, one had to be sure of their footing. As long as you are able, anyone can actually climb this rocky hill and see from a vantage view the sweeping panorama that was Isla Cabugao Gamay.

On The Map

Isla de Gigantes group of islands comprises mainly of Gigante Norte and Gigante Sur as its major volcanic islands with scattering of islets around it. Located in the western part of the Visayan Sea and approximately 18 kilometers Northeast off the mainland of Panay. The islands belong to the political domain of Municipality of Carles, Iloilo Province.

Check out my post for: Isla de Gigantes

Island hopping

• ISLA DE GIGANTES | Bantique Island Sandbar
• ISLA DE GIGANTES | Cabugao Gamay Island
• ISLA DE GIGANTES | Tangke Natural Pool
• ISLA DE GIGANTES | Antonia Island 

Feature post

• ISLA DE GIGANTES | North Gigantes Medium Lighthouse
• ISLA DE GIGANTES | North Gigantes Medium Lighthouse Part II Sunrise

From ShutterMix

• Sunrise On Rain Clouds from Isla de Gigantes 

Francis Balgos is a Call Center Agent, Weekend Travel Warrior, Amateur Spelunker, Sometime Surfer, Newbie Mountain Climber, Photography Enthusiast, Certified Beach Bum, A first born son, Faithful lover, True Explorer...

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