Panacalan Island — Local services in Anda

I consider myself lucky for having visited the island for the first time back in 2012. It wasn't as popular back then, but more pristine and almost untouched. Went to the island using a balsa (bamboo raft), I stayed overnight, then a scary storm came. Some fishermen from other towns took refuge and we all spent the night together in that single dilapidated hut standing on the lone sandbar. I heard so many stories of life, survival and inspiration that night. Something I will never ever forget.

Fast forward to my most recent visit (2024), it is now a tourist area. Understandably so, because we are now in social media era. I still find it beautiful. But I can't unsee the way I've seen it when it was still void of tourists.

My only hope, is that people who visit and those who get something off of it would be responsible enough to sustain and take care of the place.

On a visitor's note, the place does not have a toilet. No store. No food stall. Because its simply a sandbar. So go there prepared.

All you'll see there are small cottages that you can rent out, and during summer, the heat can be quite unbearable unless you stay in the water. So this is not for everyone. especially the babies or...

The sand is white though not fine, water level around the island is child friendly, mostly knee deep through out the day. Can be access via macaleeng fish port. Its more like a sand bar rather than an island, i suggest bring a tent and your food as there is no trees, cottages and store. the locals are accomodating...

Very relaxing island to hop in. From Tondol, it took us...