Cagbalete Island

A perfect place for a summer get away, a paradise waiting to be discovered. Located in the Lamon Bay fronting the Pacific Ocean in Mauban Quezon, with a total of  3 hours travel time from Manila to Mauban Quezon and another 45 minutes boat ride to the island.Mauban is a tranquil little town, where people live in peaceful simplicity. An island inhabited by peaceful and friendly people.The place is so relaxing, so peaceful, not crowded and not commercialized. Staying on the island for a few days is enough to get rest and recharged. There are six resorts in Cagbalete Island, Villa Cleofas, MVT Sto Nino, Pensacola Beach Resort, Dona Choleng Camping Resort, Joven Blue Sea Beach Resort & Villa Noe Beach Resort.The Sabang port is the main port where you can catch the boat or walk 0 mins to one of the chosen accommodation like Villa Cleofas. The cottages are so simple and the amenities are basic. There are no TV, just a few electric fans and beddings but don't worry you still have a very good night sleep. You have the option of bringing your own food to BBQ or ordering specific food for a minimal fee. There are two comfort rooms at the back of every cottage, for shower and toilet. By the way there is no electricity from 5am to 6pm. So recharge your gadgets during night time .Some of the activities that the island offer are camping, kayaking, snorkeling, scuba diving, horseback riding, bird watching and fishing or you can just lay on the hammock to watch the sun rise and set on the horizon or sit in the sand and feel the beauty of the nature.
The highlights of the trip ….*Bonsai Island, only few steps from Cleofas Resort, is an islet that only shows up during low tide and disappears when high tide. It has small trees, rock formations and some white birds. Photo by Desiree Panganiban

*During low tide, the water recedes up to 1 km from the shore, exposing 3.6 km stretch of amazing white sand ripples.Photo by Say “Lakwatchera” Bernardo

*Experiencing Cagbalete’s dramatic sunset with Mt. Banahaw in the picturePhoto by Say “Lakwatchera” Bernardo *Villa Cleofas has the best view of the sunrise that will greet you beautifully in the morning. Photo by Say “Lakwatchera” Bernardo
*Exploring the river that connects to the sea - a brackish water w/c is a combination of fresh and sea water.*Cagbalete is home to several species of birds and even just in our resort we would see dozens of sand pipers, a few bright blue-colored kingfishers and the occasional migratory egret.*For divers and snorkeling fanatics, underwater exploration is a treat for it’s diverse and colorful marine life. What I love about this island is the calmness and serenity of the place. Cagbalete Island is nature at it’s purest form ….Another wonderful experience to cherish for a long time.Photo by Melvin Pulayan 
Article written by Say “Lakwatchera” Bernardo, photo hobbyist, choir president, coop chairman ap/ar controller - angel city logistics and an active WAFP and FUNLakwatsa member.This Article was published in HKNews June 2014 IssueFor more photos, follow this link FUNLakwatsa Cagbalete Island - https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.604659426278955&type=1