There are many nice to amazing beaches that can be found in Quezon Province. One of many is known to most – Cagbalete Island.
It was the Pope’s visit to Philippines that made it a long weekend for all. Though this decision to make it a holiday was caused to make sure that this rare event will not turn into a disaster/unfortunate event, we still opt to make sure that we will not add to the crowd in Manila during these days.
Prior to this travel, I was also not in a good state as I was struggling to finish my thesis which will be my gate pass to graduate on the coming summer. I am honestly stressed, pressured and drowning with all the work needed to make it possible. And with all these happenings, I know I need a break.
Going to the island isn’t really hard. It only requires a lot of sleep in the bus and another sleep to the next bus. Hahahahaha To make it short, it was a long bus trip going to the port where you can ride a passenger boat. The boat only travel once a day. When there’s a lot of tourist, they will add another trip to accommodate them. In our experience, we were able to take the first and only trip that day. Lucky, shalalala! 😀
From JAC Liner in Gil Puyat Terminal to Lucena, it will take 4-5 hours of your time. Add another 1-2 hours travel time once you take the mini bus going to Mauban Port.
(Tip: There are vans that caters those who wish to arrive faster to Mauban Port but the fare is higher than the latter.)
Surprisingly, there’s not much of a crowd at the time we went there. The sea was also high – enough for us to float and swim according to our heights and abilities. Hahaha (We are not a good swimmer, you know!)
Note: This place is known for usual low tides or as they usually jokes, “Walang bantang pagkalunod sa Cagbalete.”
Cagbalete did not fail to give me the break I needed. From fresh air coming from the near hills to quiet mornings.
I have loved the place. Honestly. If I would rate my experience, I will make it 9/10.
Why not perfect? Because I honestly got the worse service from an “X Resort” where I have asked to cook for us. But because they cater to a larger group, they have unbelievably forgotten about us. We got hungry for a short period of time. Good thing that there are houses near the resort who sells food.
That is not a rant. I am just giving you a tip that in case that happened again, you can get food outside the resorts. Hahaha but nevertheless, all below are absolute!
✅ White sand
✅ Tent Space
✅ Cheap Food
✅ Blue Water
✅ Quiet Place
In every place I set foot into, I always hope that I may still see the place beautifully preserved in case I’ll be given a chance to get in here again.
So beach goers,
Let us maintain the quietness and serenity in this little gem.
Aloha,
Joey
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