Calaguas, a group of islands and islets, is one of the best destinations in Camarines Norte. Judging from our own appreciation and personal experience, it is one of the best beaches and islands and by far our number one pick destination in the entire Region of Bicol. This white sand wonderland promises to outlast your expectation as it meets both adventure and relaxation.
Mindoro Island is an unspoiled island within easy reach of Manila. It is also home to the tamaraw or Mindoro dwarf buffalo, which is endemic to the island. The tamaraw is a bovine related to the water buffalo (carabao) and is an endangered species.
Malawmawan is a tadpole-shaped island located in Sorsogon Bay in Castilla town. Malawmawan is a private island and it has a brown-sand beach and a long stretch of sand bar. There is no resort in the island but there is one small hut where you can stay for the night. It is advisable to bring your own tent for accommodation. There is also no source of fresh water in the island. Only a caretaker and Bantay-Dagat personnel lives in the island. You can circle the island in a span of 2 to 3 hours.
Here's the sequel to the story " Calaguas Island: Powdery White Sand Beach, Camarines Norte - Travel Blog ". The adventure continues the next day. Good morning my little dear sunshine! We surely had a goodnight sleep here at Calaguas camp site. When in island, Mom usually sleeps late and wakes up early. But not today.. Everyone's having delightful breakfast now but mom? Oh well, she sleeps in.. ( Feel at home ang lola mo! Feeling naka air-con.) Can't blame her.. It's likely cold in here.
Pinamuntugan Island is one of the unique island and beach destinations located off the coast of Cagraray Island in Albay. It is without refinement, a little wilder, slightly more untamed and significantly less touristy than its neighbor destinations. With a limited accommodation and infrastructure, it is surely an Eden for intrepid explorer who loves a rugged, less refined island with natural landscape. This simple and distinct island is now gaining popularity as it shines itself as one of the few white sand beaches in Albay. The island's stand-alone rock formation is somewhat the landmark and gateway of Pinamuntugan and is the premier celebrity of the island.