On surrounding dunes, seaside daisies sway in unison with each wind gust. Overnight, westerly winds have picked up and the deep blue sea is rippled with interrupted white lines that fade as they stretch into the horizon. On a sunny and windy Sunday morning, I am lucky to swim to the prison island Fort de Brescou with extreme swimmer Jacques Tuset and a friend, Axel Vander Elst.Īt 10.30am, we meet on the parking lot. When you’re a serial prison island escapist, it’s more likely another morning swim. Want more TravelUpdates? Like my Facebook Page ( LonelyTravelogue) or follow me on Twitter ( mytravelinglife).Escaping from an abandoned island prison off the French coast in the Med sounds like a Count of Monte Cristo story waiting to be told or a swashbuckling flick straight out of Hollywood’s golden years. Calle Z to Paruparong Bukid: The Path that Changed Me.Take a pedicab going towards the jump off point.Maitum, Matalom Leyte (Travel time 3 hours) Canigao Island is Located in Matalom, Leyte (South of Ormoc City).Its pristine waters level it self to the top island destination in the Philippines.Įph, Me and Claire =) How to get to Canigao Island This island deserves a visit when you are in Leyte. Its not a perfect beach but it still can offer you a good communion with the water. I realize that when I dipped into its waters. God made us unique thus also for the places and location in Earth. Every place has its own beauty and allure. I did expect something extraordinary from this Island. Of course if you are a family or in a large group you would want to rent a cottage for Php300 I think.ĭon’t get frustrated when you fail to bring food or water there are available stores in Canigao Island. I saw some rooms there but I failed to ask how much it cost per night. If you do not have tents, there are available for rent for the minimum of Php300.00. Basically you can set up tents anywhere in the Island. If you want to do beach camping you would have to pay Php50.00 for space fee. After all the rock formation on one side is picturesque as the white sand. There are also parts of the island where rocks dominates the shore thus good enough only for picture taking. Canigao Island is an islet thus you can tour the island by foot. When we reached Canigao Island, we did some strolling and picture taking. The thing was nobody approached for the fee and we do not know who and where to pay. I believe there is an entrance/environmental fee for the Island. We paid a certain amount in which I forgot how much for the boat ride back and forth. When we get there we took a pedicab to proceed to the terminal. Specifically, Canigao Island is located in Brgy. But be sure the driver knows that he has to drop you in Matalom. Travel time is around three hours, so prepare your throw pillows to have a comfortable sleep. We took a van in Ormoc City Terminal and asked the driver to drop us in Matalom, Leyte where in the Island jump off point is located. As I have said I didn’t know the Island, so it was Claire and Ephraim – our host, who were in charge of getting there. Never be afraid to search the water… you will find something you have never seen before.Ĭanigao Island was the first destination of our Southern Leyte Exploration. 10 minutes away from the mainland – that will surely hit the locals. It is a popular weekend getaway for families and friends residing in Leyte. Canigao is an islet with white sand beach. I didn’t had an idea what’s in there until I saw it with my eyes. It is unknown to many especially to the people of Manila or of Luzon Island. Canigao Island is one of the hidden Gem of Leyte.
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