Get the best escape from the urban life and live the island life in simplicity and in commune with nature. Islas de Gigantes is your destination for a complete relaxation, adventure, and simple bliss.
Islas de Gigantes or Islands of the Giants is a group of islands located in the northernmost part of the municipality of Carles. The cluster of islands is home for laid-back travelers who want to enjoy the scenic view of nature. The place is laced with fine white sand hovered by the azure sprite of the dreamlike beaches and mushroomed by verdant trees, and hidden lagoons. It is also a home for the sumptuous scallops, crabs, and much other mouth-watering seafood that will surprise you with its budget-friendly prices.
The Islands can be accessed through two gateways namely Roxas City and Iloilo City. Taking the Iloilo route will cost you a five-hour land trip while the Roxas route can only take an hour. Travelers will then travel by boat to reach this enchanting group of islands.
Isla de Gigantes, a one-day journey is never enough, as there are many activities that travelers can enjoy. For starters, you can go island hopping and discover other interesting places like Cabugao Gamay, Canugao Dako, Tangke Saltwater Lagoon, Pulupandan Island, and Bantigue Island among others. You can visit the North Gigantes Island Lighthouse and tour the main island on a motorbike with the locals as your exclusive driver. You can go and visit the Bakwitan Cave or rock climb, and snorkel to see the beautiful underwater scenes. At night time the place is run by generator by midnight for the local electric company has not yet reached the islands.
As tourism is slowly booming in the islands, resorts and lodging houses are also beginning to rise. For those who want to sleep under the feeble light of the stars, you can pitch a tent by the beach or pay $2 a night for the rent of the tent at Antonia Beach. Balticmuse notes that there are other resorts you can stay including Gigantes Hideaway Tourist Inn, Rosewood Place Resort, Maruja Flora's Island Paradise, Arjan Beach Resort among others.
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