Camotes islands

Camotes Islands are a group of four islands between Cebu and Leyte. The two main islands of Poro and Pacijan are connected by a mangrove-fringed land bridge. The only town of San Francisco (San Fran is its popular name) is in Pacijan Island, while Poro has two towns: Poro and Tudela. The third island of Ponson has the town of Pilar. This island is the one closest to Leyte. The fourth island of Tulang Diot is the smallest and the village there belongs to the town of San Francisco. A good number of beach resorts have recently opened especially in San Fran where most of the beautiful white beaches can be found. 

Santiago Bay Garden & Resort, Camotes

 

Mangodlong Rock Resort

From the Mangodlong Rock Resort in San Fran, Camotes

The Boho Rock Resort which is just near the town proper of Poro.

My Little Island Hotel, the newest hotel in Camotes is nestled in the hills of Poro with a commanding view of the sea. It has an infinity pool at the back that seems to connect with the ocean below.

In the island of Pilar, Kawit has the best white beach. There a few resorts around the island of Pilar but none can boast of the white sandy beach like that of Kawit, which is at the other end of the island from the main town of Pilar.

The cave pool near the town of Pilar

St. Francis Xavier Parish (F-1859) Pilar, Camotes Island, Cebu

Immaculate Conception Parish (F-1898)
 Tudela, Camotes Island, Cebu

Sto. Niño Parish (F-1847), Poro, Camotes Island, Cebu

St. Joseph Parish (F-1863), San Francisco, Camotes Island, Cebu

Picture taken in 2005

Picture taken in 2009

Dalutan island in Almeria, Biliran

Dalutan Island belongs to the town of Almeria in the province of Biliran, Philippines. It is just 15 minutes away by boat from the Agta Beach Resort in Almeria. It has a beautiful white beach on just one part of the island as the rest is already rocky and sits on a promontory. The island is forested together with lots of coconut trees. There are also some exotic birds that can be seen there. The island is uninhabited. A caretaker would just arrive daily to collect the rent. Aside from the kiosks that can be used for picnics there is already a cottage where one can stay overnight. There are no amenities, just plain adventure, Robinson Crusoe style. Being near the mainland and yet isolated enough, it a good place for a hideaway and to be alone with nature.

The white sand beach of Dalutan.

We stayed overnight on the island

Frs. Elmo and Norman feasting on the lechon.

Fr. Elmo and Ronnie

Frs. Alcris, Saca, Erby and Benjie enjoying a light moment on the sea.

Frs. Erwin and Elmo and Ronnie enjoying the sea in Dalutan.

The Agta Beach in Almeria is the jump off point for Dalutan island.

Setting the table at Agta Beach before embarking for Dalutan island

At the Agta Beach Resort in Almeria

Marabut Islands in Samar

Marabut in the the island of Samar has some nice beaches that have recently been developed. Floating cottages are popular since the beaches are mostly rocky. However, there are nearby islands where one can go either by kayaks or motorized boats and you can have a private white beach all to your own.