Posts Tagged ‘Agho Island’
Planning a trip? Those who love to travel know the essence of all travel is about you and your enjoyment. Travelers know that the destination is a major part of planning a trip, experiencing and delving deeper into unfamiliar places, people and culture are paramount.
Expand your horizons and set your sight to the Philippines, an off the beaten path travel site! An undiscovered paradise made of thousands of islands and white sand beaches all around! A tiny dot in the map of the world, and yet a haven for travelers, backpackers, retirees and even passersby.
It offers awesome tourist attractions, magnificent beaches, hot spring resorts, colorful festivals, hundreds of scenic spots and world-class hotels and facilities. Not to mention the tropical climate, the affordable prices as well as the friendly and hospitable, English-speaking people! You will be glad you came, and we’re sure, you WILL come back for more FUN in the Philippines!
AGHO ISLAND
Photo from: http://www.lakwatsero.com/destinations/concepcion-islands-bulubadiangan-island-agho-island-and-more/
Agho Island is a small, mostly uninhabited island in northeastern Iloilo, Philippines. It is part of the municipality of Concepcion. Agho Island is 7 nautical miles east of Panay Island in the Visayan Sea. It is in a channel between Igbon Island and Malangabang Island. Quiniluban Island is to the northwest. The island is home to tropical birds, including sea hawks and Tabon birds. Agho is a 30-minute pumpboat ride from Concepcion. Read More: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agho_Island
Photo from: http://www.trover.com/d/jsD0-agho-island-concepcion-philippines
Agho Island is a small parcel of paradise located 7 nautical miles northeast of Concepcion town proper . The privately owned eight-hectare island has an extensive white sand beach area and a sprawling coral garden.
Upon reaching the island you will see the island’s sandbar which shifts from left to right depending on the wind direction and season.
When in Agho, make sure not to miss the breathtaking explosion of light during the sunrise, which can be seen unobtrusively at the backside of the island, and the sunrise, which is in the direction of the scenic Mt. Pan de Azucar.
The only inhabitants of the island are the caretakers, who own a motorized banca or small boat. You can request them to take you island hopping and snorkeling on the sprawling coral gardens near Agho. The corals there retain their vibrant colors with many fishes and other sea creatures swimming around. There is even an enclosed portion where the caretakers grow giant clams, abalone, among others.
If you want to visit the island contact 09296089830 and introduce yourself properly for permission and more details about Agho Island. The island is owned by the Salcedo Family.
Agho Island is approximately 9 kilometers or 30 minutes from Concepcion Town Proper by pumpboat or motorized outriggers. Read More: http://www.exploreiloilo.com/do/info/agho-island/
Photo from: http://www.coyxxx.com/2016/06/the-charms-of-concepcion-islands.html
Agho Island is a small island located in the northern Iloilo Province. The island doesn’t have a resort or electricity but it has its own source of fresh water. There are also some open-air cottages for rent in the island. These cottages are owned by the caretaker living in the island. Agho Island has a cream/beige sand beach. The quality of the sand in Agho island is much finer compared to its neighboring island, the Bulubadiangan island. There is also a sandbar in Agho. Read More: http://islandhopperphilippines.blogspot.com/2012/09/agho-island-concepcion-iloilo-province.html
Photo from: http://mybeautifuliloilo.blogspot.com/2013/07/enjoying-shores-to-max-in-concepcion.html
Go To Part 1 – 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Have a Taste of Iloilo’s Culinary Specialties
Where is Iloilo and How to Get There
Discover Interesting Places in Iloilo
Join the Vibrant and Exciting Festivals of Iloilo
Have a Feast of Good Foods in Iloilo
Enjoy a Lot of Fun Times in Iloilo
Iloilo Video Collection