There are 7,107 islands in the Philippines with only around 2,000 of them inhabited. In addition, there are many other islets that essentially disappear when the tide is high. This gives credence to the answer of a beauty pageant candidate many years ago that the number of islands depends on the tides. One of these islets is located on the midwestern town of Pinamungajan, the Campalabo Islet.
Campalabo Islet – image source: trover.com
Pinamungajan
The Municipality of Pinamungajan is a small yet alluring town located on the western coast of Cebu. It can be considered as an unspoiled haven for nature lovers looking for something new to explore. The town is home to spectacular waterfalls, magnificent caves, mangrove forests, and a wide sand bar located off its coast. Pinamungajan is also one of the biggest producers of milkfish and coconuts in the island of Cebu.
The Municipality of Pinamungajan is a small yet alluring town located on the western coast of Cebu. It can be considered as an unspoiled haven for nature lovers looking for something new to explore. The town is home to spectacular waterfalls, magnificent caves, mangrove forests, and a wide sand bar located off its coast. Pinamungajan is also one of the biggest producers of milkfish and coconuts in the island of Cebu.
Campalabo Islet – image source: picssr.com
Campalabo Islet
The Campalabo Islet is a small sandbar located off the coast of Barangay Tajao in Pinamungajan. The islet has an area of around one hectare, which is only visible when the tide is low. It is located within a marine sanctuary managed by the Bantay Dagat. The islet gives visitors a stunning view of Mt. Kanlaon in Negros Island as well as the Tañon Strait.
The Campalabo Islet is a small sandbar located off the coast of Barangay Tajao in Pinamungajan. The islet has an area of around one hectare, which is only visible when the tide is low. It is located within a marine sanctuary managed by the Bantay Dagat. The islet gives visitors a stunning view of Mt. Kanlaon in Negros Island as well as the Tañon Strait.
Campalabo Islet – image source: youtube.com
In addition to the white sand beach, the islet is also located close to a rock formation locally known as the “paril.” The two-kilometer rock formation emerged after the typhoon Amy hit the area in 1951. The rock formation is also one of the places where migratory birds from Olango Island stop by to rest.
Campalabo Islet – image source: youtube.com
If you are planning to go to the islet, you should bring all your provisions since there are no stores on the islet. It is also best to visit the islet during summer since it gets submerged under seven feet of water when the tide is high during the rest of the year.
Campalabo Islet – image source: garbosugbuanon.com
Getting There
You can get to Pinamungajan by getting on a bus headed for the town at the Cebu South Bus Terminal. The trip takes around two hours depending on the traffic. Before going to Campalabo Islet, you should pass by the municipal hall since they can facilitate your transportation to the islet. You would normally have to ride on an outrigger boat at the Barangay Tajao wharf. The boat ride takes around twenty minutes.
You can get to Pinamungajan by getting on a bus headed for the town at the Cebu South Bus Terminal. The trip takes around two hours depending on the traffic. Before going to Campalabo Islet, you should pass by the municipal hall since they can facilitate your transportation to the islet. You would normally have to ride on an outrigger boat at the Barangay Tajao wharf. The boat ride takes around twenty minutes.
Campalabo Islet – image source: pinamungajanceb.blogspot.com
The Campalabo Islet is just one of the many hidden treasures where nature lovers and beach bums can have the time of their lives. It is also one of the places that remains submerged when the tide is high and comes out when the tide goes out. This means it is true that the number of islands and islets in the country really does depend on the tides.
Campalabo Islet – image source: pinamungajanceb.blogspot.com
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