Malawmawan is a tadpole-shaped island located in Sorsogon
Bay in Castilla town. Malawmawan is a private island and it has a brown-sand
beach and a long stretch of sand bar. There is no resort in the island but
there is one small hut where you can stay for the night. It is advisable to
bring your own tent for accommodation. There is also no source of fresh water
in the island. Only a caretaker and Bantay-Dagat personnel lives in the island.
You can circle the island in a span of 2 to 3 hours.
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| Malawmawan Island |
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| Malawmawan Island |
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| the long sand bar at Malawmawan Island |
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| Google Map |
How to get there:
From Manila, ride a plane to Legazpi City. From Legazpi
City, ride a bus or van bound for Sorsogon City and get off at Cumadcad Market
in Castilla. From Cumadcad, ride a jeepney bound for Barangay Macalaya. From
Barangay Macalaya, ride a boat to Malawmawan Island.
From Manila, you can also ride a bus bound for Sorsogon City
and just be sure to get off at Cumadcad market in Castilla town.
Travel time:
Manila to Legazpi City - 1 hour by plane, 9 to 12 hours by
bus
Legazpi City to Cumadcad Market - 45 minutes to 1 hour
Cumadcad to Brgy. Macalaya - 30 to 45 minutes
Macalaya to Malawmawan Island - 15 to 30 minutes
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