Nostalgic Adventure

Hello, gentle readers.

With this post or blog I want to share with you my experience at Carnaza Island, Daan Bantayan. Cebu, Philippines.

Carnaza Island is located at the northern part of Cebu.

Carnaza Island is a turtled-shape Island with a approximately 174 hectares.

On our way to Carnaza Island and we didn't expect that two hours of riding was a hell of an experience. It was a really bumpy ride that time when we got there. I don't know why, it might be because it was an open sea really.

But when we made it to the Island one of our cousin had an acquaintance on the island and give us a squid for dinner. What a sumptuous dinner we had. It was way before the Island got known to tourist so that time when we got there it was only our group so the Island was all ours to explore. We just pitched tents that time, we never rented a wooden tent shaped that you can stayed for it for a night.

The next day we told our boatman to bring us to the nearest Island. So they took us to the La Manok Island. For some reasons I asked our boatman why it was called La Manok Island and he told us that the waves are like nag sabong (cockfighting?) hahahahah don't know if it fits. But that's what he said to us that time.

After a long day of swimming we just played near were we stayed coz the beach was white and the weather is a plus, so good. We just enjoyed our moments in the beach.

In the afternoon we roamed around the Island of Carnaza and found some hidden beaches on the Island. And the view was superb.

Striking a pose for proof it was taken near a cave. And Look at the water it was so crystal clear.

And this was the cave I was taking about. I forgot the name of the cave but it was said to be the site or the dens or bunkers of our elderlies on the past years.

Look at the hidden beach it was fronting near the cave. I think foreigners wasn't able to discover this Island yet or maybe because of the transportation or the way of living the Island was not that progressive. But I think sooner it will come.

Having our thug pose. Friendship pose every time when we are at our adventures we never forget to do that pose. I think it was our branding as a group or just being doped. 🤣

Selfie before the sundown with this gorgeous people. 😂

Not gonna hesitate to ask for a photo that this nice right. It was indeed a great adventure we had.

Look at the sunset on the Island. Something beautiful on the horizon.

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"Sunsets are proof that endings can be beautiful too."

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HOW TO GET THERE?

From Cebu North Bus Terminal you need to take a bus bound to Maya or with a signage of Maya via Bagay bus and the travel time would be approximately 4 hours. You can also take a van for hire, travel time would be 3 hours or less. Then you can tell them to drop you off at the Barangay Tapilon.

WHERE TO STAY?

You can stay at Carnaza Eco Park but you must book for it early for convenience. But you can also pitch tent on the area just make sure you bring your own tents. Wooden Shaped Tents will cost you a round 200 Php

REMINDERS:

The Island does not have a power supply 24/7 so you better bring your power banks with you.

No ATM machines, so better bring enough cash for your entire stay on the Island.

No Carenderias or food stalls on the Island be better prepare when you go there. Bring your own foods and especially water. But sometimes fishermen's sell there freshly caught fish.

Be a responsible traveler. LNT or Leave no trace MUST be follow.

Sample Expenses

Bus from North Bus (est.) 600 vice versa
Boat Ride to the Island (est.) 400 vice versa

It will just cost you around 1,000 Php, excluding foods.

Can’t wait to tell you more about my next adventures. 😊