Pamilacan Island – top 20 Philippine Beach Resorts and Dive Sites

Pamilacan island,  from its literal translation “the place of the pilak“, the latter being a heavy stainless steel hook-harpoon used in hunting such sea creatures like manta rays, whale sharks, and bryde’s whale. It is located 20 kilometers southeast of Tagbilaran, Pamilacan Strait, cutting between the island and Baclayon town.

The islands nature tripping and plenty of virgin-beach freaks and white sand beaches , flourishing marine life and clear water are the hidden beauty of pamilacan, although the power in the island is swithed off at a certain hour during the day, you can still enjoy the best natural live shows in the island, maybe not for party-beach hacks looking for bars, or for those accustomed to all-night air-conditioning. Pamilacan may not have all the makings of an island resort paradise but its greatest feature is the islands hidden beauty.

You can get there through plane (PAL and Cebu Pacific). From Tagbilaran, You can take a jeepney or tricycle or hire a shuttle to baclayon, which is a 7 kilometer trip. The price for plane (PAL) is Php 7,596.00 roundtrip,regular fare and for shuttle Php 1,500.00 - Php 2,000.00. The travel time take an hour and 10 minutes.

You can stay at one of the Baclayon Ancestral Homes for Development Initiatives(BAHANDI) to experience the local culture, a heritage homes that have been turned into homestays and hostels.

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