Tinaga Island is the biggest island in Calaguas. There are
several coves with beautiful beaches in Tinaga. The color and quality of the
sand ranges from golden brown, white, beige, cream, gray sand, fine sand, soft,
and somewhat grainy. There are two barangays located in the island; Barangay
Mangcawayan and Barangay Pinagtigasan. The nearest barangay from Mahabang
Buhangin is Barangay Mangcawayan, which is about a 15 to 20 minutes walk.
There is no electricity in the island, however, some houses
has its own electric generator. There are water sources in the island. There is
also an elementary school in Tinaga. There are few resorts in the island but
they only have tents and open-air cottages for accommodation.
 |
| google map |
How to get there:
Option 1
From Manila, ride a bus bound for Daet and get off at
Barangay Talobatib in Labo town. From Barangay Talobatib junction, ride a bus
bound for Paracale or you can rent a motorcycle to Paracale town. From Paracale
port, rent a boat to Mahabang Buhangin or Tinaga Island.
Option 2
From Manila, ride a bus to Daet. From Daet, ride a jeepney
to Vinzons town, and then from the town center you'll need to ride a tricycle
bound for Vinzons port. From the port, rent a boat to Mahabang Buhangin or
Tinaga Island.
Travel time:
Option 1
Manila to Barangay Talobatib - 7 to 9 hours
Barangay Talobatib to Paracale - 30 to 45 minutes
Paracale to Mahabang Buhangin/Tinaga Island - 1.5 to 2.5
hours
Option 2
Manila to Daet - 7 to 9 hours
Daet to downtown Vinzons - 15 to 30 minutes
downtown Vinzons to Vinzons Port - 15 minutes
Vinzons port to Mahabang Buhangin/Tinaga island - 2 to 3
hours
