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The Tres Reyes Islands are Three Amazing Islets to See

TRES REYES ISLANDS

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Serving as a favorite haunt with delightful picnic grounds and dive spots in Marinduque are these islets named Gaspar, Melchor, and Baltazar, collectively known as Tres Reyes Islands. The islet Gaspar has a short stretch of coral beach with clear blue-green waters ideal for swimming and snorkeling. The second and third islets, Melchor and Baltazar, have precipitous coasts, underwater caves frequented by deep-sea divers. Marine species such as groupers, snappers, mackerels and sweet lips abound in the area, while coconut crabs called igod are commonly found along the beach.

In 1981, a sunken ship was found 130-feet underwater between the waters of Gaspar and the mainland. Believed to be one of the Chinese pirate Limahong’s vessels, the find yielded millions of pesos worth of artifacts and treasures, mostly porcelain jars, and plates. The Underwater Archeology Section of the National Museum salvaged numerous artifacts from the wreckage, which are now on exhibit. Read More: http://www.visitmyphilippines.com/index.php?title=Natural&func=all&pid=6682

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The Tres Reyes Islands were named after the Three Kings of the Nativity,Gaspar, Melchor and Baltazar. The three islands are visible from any point of the Gasan coastline and are about 30–45 minutes by boat. The Tres Reyes Island is an awesome view from afar. Tres Reyes is a popular destination in Marinduque. Among the three islands, only Gaspar has a beach, while the other two have steep cliffs and no place to dock.

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Gaspar Island is home to many locals who live with their families. There’s now electricity in the island. Yey! Camping is only allowed when asked permission before hand. There’s a lot of children playing around. Seems like the only past time the kids have here is the beach. I got to thinking how i wished my children would grow up to live the same. It’s less complicated here, i guess.

Gaspar Island is beautiful. I know it’s such a cliche thing to say. But how else can i describe it. I knew already when i got there, i wouldn’t be able to single out a word that could describe it. The view of Mt. Malindig and the surrounding islands like Elephant island “Bellaroca” was astounding. Furthermore, the white sandy beach is filled up with magnificent corals. I walked around for a bit and picked a shell as a remembrance. Searching where i could find a spot of my own. There were nipa huts for rent. There were some groups of local tourists drinking cheap rhum and cola at 10AM. Read More: http://www.pinoyboyjournals.com/2014/12/the-epic-journey-to-tres-reyes-islands.html

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