Polo, Maniwaya and Mompong Islands – Set on the northeastern fringes of the Municipality of Sta. Cruz lies these three major islands. Formed underwater during the late Pliestocene era were quiet marine conditions made favorable the development of massive coral beds, these terraced coral deposits lays the major composition of the three islands that now explains the long stretches of powdery white sand beaches it now possess. Read More: https://loydtraveltrail.blogspot.com/2016/02/magnificent-marinduque.html
Off the coast of Sta. Cruz are the islets of Polo, Mongpong and Maniwaya. Polo is only 35 minutes by boat from the pier. A white sand beach and 10-foot sandy cliffs line its coast. Only 15 to 20 minutes away from the Polo is Maniwaya, whose powdery white sand beach could rival that of Boracay island. Northeast of the Maniwaya is another beach similar to White Beach of Torrijos.
Mongpong, the farthest from the mainland, is approximately 20 to 25 minutes by boat from Maniwaya. Northeast of this islet lies a kilometer’s stretch of white coral beach almost similar to the one in Elephant Island.
There are no tourist facilities in these islets. Visitors are advised to bring drinking water, sleeping bags and tents for longer stay in the area. Read More: http://www.visitmyphilippines.com/index.php?title=Natural&func=all&pid=6682
Ticked another Philippine province off my bucket list! Marinduque is an island in the Luzon island group of the Philippines, east of Mindoro, south of Quezon and north of Romblon. The province is home to the Moriones Festival held during Holy Week. It is dubbed as the “Heart” of the Philippines because one, it’s shaped like a heart and two, it’s located at the heart/center of the Philippines.
Our destinations: Maniwaya and Mongpong Islands.
It was a roughly 3-hour bus ride from Manila to Lucena. From Lucena you need to take a roro to Balanacan port which takes around 2-3 hours as well. From the port, another 45-minute boat ride to Maniwaya Island. Read More: http://www.enjayneer.com/2015/04/what-to-see-at-heart-of-philippines.html
Marinduque Island Province, Home of Moriones Festival
Where is Marinduque and How to Get There
Interesting Tourist Spots in Marinduque
Colorful Festivals in Marinduque
Lapay Bantigue Dance Festival Shows the Gracefulness of the Seagull
Swim in The “Amazingly Pink” Pink Beach of Northern Samar
Panhulugan Caves Inside the Sohoton National Park
Tultugan Festival – Bamboo Dance and Music
Kasag Festival in Celebration of the Blue Crabs
Porta Vega Powdery White Sand Beach Lined with Coconut Trees
Kalesayahan Festival Focuses on Decorated Horse-Drawn Carts
Inuruban Festival is a Celebration of the Town’s Favorite Foods
Cagnituan Falls and Cave – Double Experience, Twice the Fun
Bulubadiangan Island in Iloilo
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