Showing posts with label Concepcion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Concepcion. Show all posts

Sunday, September 9, 2012

Pan De Azucar Island, Concepcion, Iloilo Province


Pan De Azucar is the largest island in Concepcion. Mount Manaphag is located in this island. There is a community in the island and several families live in the island. There is no source of electricity in the island, however, some families have its own electric generator. There's also a source of fresh water in the island. A resort also exists in the island. Pan De Azucar boasts a light-brown sand beach.




How to get there:
From Manila, ride a plane bound for Iloilo Airport. From Iloilo Airport, ride a taxi, van or multicab bound for Iloilo City and then go to Tagbak terminal. From the bus terminal, ride a bus bound for Concepcion and then at Concepcion public market, rent a pumpboat for Pan De Azucar Island.

Travel time:
Manila to Iloilo Airport - 1 hour
Iloilo Airport to Tagbak Terminal - 25 to 35 minutes
Tagbak Terminal to Concepcion - 3 to 4 hours
Concepcion to Pan De Azucar - 30 to 45 minutes

Agho Island, Concepcion, Iloilo Province


Agho Island is a small island located in the northern Iloilo Province. The island doesn't have a resort or electricity but it has its own source of fresh water. There are also some open-air cottages for rent in the island. These cottages are owned by the caretaker living in the island. Agho Island has a cream/beige sand beach. The quality of the sand in Agho island is much finer compared to its neighboring island, the Bulubadiangan island. There is also a sandbar in Agho.




How to get there:
From Manila, ride a plane bound for Iloilo Airport. From Iloilo Airport, ride a taxi, van or multicab bound for Iloilo City and then go to Tagbak terminal. From the bus terminal, ride a bus bound for Concepcion and then at Concepcion public market, rent a pumpboat for Agho Island.

Travel time:
Manila to Iloilo Airport - 1 hour
Iloilo Airport to Tagbak Terminal - 25 to 35 minutes
Tagbak Terminal to Concepcion - 3 to 4 hours
Concepcion to Agho Island - 30 to 45 minutes

Bulubadiangan Island, Concepcion, Iloilo Province

Bulubadiangan Island is located in the town of Concepcion, at the northern part of Iloilo province. The island is also known as Sandbar Island because of its long sandbar. Bulubadiangan has a cream-colored sand beach. There is a resort in the island, however, it only offers basic accommodation. The resort has several open-air cottages and rooms for rent. The resort also has its own electric generator and a source of fresh water.




How to get there:
From Manila, ride a plane bound for Iloilo Airport. From Iloilo Airport, ride a taxi, van or multicab bound for Iloilo City and then go to Tagbak terminal. From the bus terminal, ride a bus bound for Concepcion and then at Concepcion public market, rent a pumpboat for Bulubadiangan Island.

Travel time:
Manila to Iloilo Airport - 1 hour
Iloilo Airport to Tagbak Terminal - 25 to 35 minutes
Tagbak Terminal to Concepcion - 3 to 4 hours
Concepcion to Bulubadiangan Island - 30 to 45 minutes