Isla Gigantes Island Hopping

Gigantes Island

One of the best things to do in the captivating province of Iloilo is to go island hopping. The Islas de Gigantes, or Gigantes Islands, is commonly dubbed as the island hopping center of Iloilo, which is the home to the Dinagyang Festival, the noodle dish popularly known as La Paz batchoy, and old churches like Miagao Church.

Islas de Gigantes should unquestionably be included in your Philippine vacation itinerary if you enjoy the beaches and islands of other top tourist destinations in the country, such as El Nido in Palawan and Boracay. You can visit remote white-sand beaches, magnificent rock formations, and stunning sandbars in Iloilo’s Islas de Gigantes. This Iloilo island-hopping destination is particularly well-known for its fresh but reasonably priced seafood.

Its moniker, commonly known as Gigantes Island, comes from local legends that huge human bones were found in one of the caves there.

Attractions

CABUGAO GAMAY

The island resort of Cabugao is beautiful. Its location is characterized by two rocky outcroppings connected by a thin “sandbar” that juts out into the water. The island’s small shape, with lush vegetation at one end and stunning rock formations at the other, has made it famous, and not just among locals (“Gamay” means small in the local language).

Island hoppers and day-trippers make up the vast majority of the island’s tourists.

Take a dip in the turquoise waters, or just relax on the white sandbar that runs down the middle of the island for a true island getaway.
The beach is dotted with palm trees, which offer welcome relief from the midday sun.

A photo taken from the highest point on Gigantes will forever remain the most recognizable photograph of the island. Famous views may be seen at the summit of the short but steep bamboo stairway.

Tourists flock to a particular spot on Cabugao Gamay known as “selfie island” because it provides a perfect vantage point for taking images of the island and its surroundings.