Gigantes Norte Island
Carles, Iloilo
Gigantes Norte Island is part of the Islas de Gigantes is an island chain within the larger Western Visayas archipelago in the Visayan Sea in Calres, Iloilo, and the northernmost part of Iloilo province. The Gigantes Islands consist of about ten islands; the two largest are Gigantes Norte and Gigantes Sur.
The Gigantes group is known in the Philippines for its remote location and u ...
nspoiled beaches. There is also a lighthouse on Gigantes Norte.
The Gigantes group used to be called Sabuluag or Salauag, which is the name of a species of tree endemic to the islands. During the Spanish conquest of the Philippines, the name was changed to Gigantes. Local legend describes coffins found inside Bakwitan Cave that contained gigantic sets of human bones, which constituted the name change. For this reason, locals also believe the island is inhabited by enkantos.
Points of interest in the Gigantes group include the Bantigue sandbar, the Parola lighthouse and Bakwitan Cave, one of 73 caves throughout the islands.
Gigantes Norte Island News
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Gigantes Islands The Not-So-Well-Known Side
The most well-known destinations in the Gigantes Islands group (sometimes called Islas de Gigantes) are Cabugao Gamay, Antonia Beach, Bantigue Island and Sandbar and the Tangke Saltwater Lagoon. Our island-hopping took us to these destinations in a little under 6 hours. However, there are other islands and islets scattered in this section of the Visayan Sea just off the towns of Carles and Estancia. The biggest islands are Gigantes Norte and Gigantes Sur, with the latter actually encompassing Antonia Beach and the Tangke Lagoon. These islands feature a diverse landscape of white sand beaches a ...
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Travel Guide To Islas De Gigantes
The idea of solo travel sounds like scary especially when it comes to budget because you have no one to share the expenses with. It's my first time to travel solo outside my home province, Cebu. I was fortunate enough to meet new friends, Reeze and two of her friends, whom I could share the expenses with from island hopping to food.
Islas de Gigantes is becoming a popular destination of the province of Ilo-ilo. It is comprised of two major islands, Gigantes Norte and Gigantes Sur.
It was a perfect destination for me where cellular signals do not exist and all you have to do is appreciate ... -
Islas De Gigantes The Island Experience
Gigantes Islands are located in the town of Carles in the province of Iloilo. So when we booked a trip in Iloilo last year to go to the Masskara Festival in Bacolod, first thing on my mind is to have a side trip to Gigantes Island. But, Estancia, the jump-off point to the island is 4 hours away from Iloilo City and we only had a 5-day trip so we just postponed Gigantes and made the trip this year. So here's our experience on the remarkable islands of the Gigantes.
GETTING TO THE ISLANDS
Going to the island is quite a trip. The nearest airport is at Roxas, Capiz, 2 hours away from Estanci ... -
Cruising Waves Hopping Islands Islas De Gigantes
Another year has passed and my itch for new thrills is still in effect. I was in for another unforgettable birthday it seems. I wished for thrills for my 28th year, and boy did we get the thrill of our lives during our recent trip at Islas de Gigantes.
For those who are not yet familiar with the place, Gigantes Islands is located in Panay Island (particularly in Northern Iloilo). The place has garnered a lot of attention lately with the emergence of travel sites and blogs that feature the place coupled with breath-taking island photos that will really piqué your interest. Being the curiou ... -
12 Best Things to Do and Tourist Spots in Iloilo
What to do and where to go in Iloilo? Start exploring with 12 of the best things to do and tourist spots in Iloilo.
1. Enjoy a City Tour of Iloilo
Iloilo City is a tourist hub where the best restaurants, museums, hotels, shopping districts, and nightlife in the province await. It is most known for the annual Dinagyang Festival, exquisite heritage sites, deliciously fresh seafood, and signature Ilonggo dishes. The city is also home to many Spanish-colonial churches, grand vintage houses, and old commercial and institutional buildings dating back to its heyday as the "Queen City of the Sou ... -
When In Iloilo Seek Adventure in Gigantes Islands
Lying in the northernmost part of Iloilo are the most charming islands of Gigantes. With its remoteness and naturalness, one cannot fathom the decadence this place has to offer. If you're willing to seek the ultimate adventure, a break from the overcrowded and overdeveloped tourist destinations, then this unexampled experience is for you. One thing that seduces the adventurers in exploring the island is its cheap expense. If you're on a budget and travelling by group, then this adventure is definitely worth more than you are paying for. This haven yields abundant and cheap seafood; reason ...