Calintaan Island — Local services in Sorsogon

A beautiful little island, around 20 minutes boat ride south of Matnog. There's a gorgeous little cluster of small resorts right near Subic Beach. It has a very relaxed feel about it, and the locals are genuinely friendly. There's not even a motorbike on this island. You travel around on foot, or by boat. Subic Beach is known for its pink sand that is more visible at certain times of the day. The pink sand is actually tiny fragments of red quartz, and so reflects light from certain angles. Seems that at around 11am to noon is the best time. This island is surely one of the gems of the...

The island of Calintaan is roughly 16hours away from Manila by land. (You can schedule a trip by air via Legaspi airport to cut short your land travel). Boat trips to and from this island can and should be arranged from the tourism office of Matnog, Sorsogon. The boats are already inclusive of side trips to get you around the island and visit the touristy spots. If seclusion is your cup of tea then this island is sure to provide you a secluded paradise feel. Best dates to visit would be during the summer season to avoid the rough seas...

This Hidden Cave is really one of the God's Wonderful creation, if you see the pictures of El Nido Palawan's Hidden Lagoon? Calintaan Cave is quite similar, You have to jump and swim towards the small cave opening inorder for you to enter the cave. Inside awaits you the very clear and cold Hidden Lagoon and mesmerizing view. And that's why if your not brave enough for such adventure this place is not for you. Yet for all adventure seeker and nature lover like me you have to add this to your bucket...