Guimaras Island Resorts March 2018 Preview 3 of 3

          When you come to Iloilo, the beautiful, yet underrated Guimaras Island should be included in your itinerary. White sand beaches, rock formations, mango plantations, innumerable islands, and the list goes on for this charming island just 10-15 minutes away from Iloilo City by boat.
           Click the links under each resort to learn more!

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It's almost summer! These are my 3 picks for March 2018 v3.0:
(These are in no particular order. They are randomly chosen from the many resorts in Guimaras island for this particular post. The photos are taken from the web.)

1. La Puerta Al Paraizo Resort

Address: Nueva Valencia, Guimaras
Google Maps Location: La Puerta Al Paraizo Resort 

Website: see other links below
Other Links: Facebook Page
                      TripAdvisor
                      Ocean Island Travel

Description:
          Very pristine beach with a good view of the surrounding islets. The cottages are good with some located on top of the hill with majestic ocean views.Perfect for those who want a little more privacy.

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2. Isla Naburot Resort

Address: Jordan, Guimaras
Google Map Location: Isla Naburot Resort 

Website: see other links below

Other Links: Facebook

                      TripAdvisor

                      Lonely Planet

Description:

          "Occupying its own island, this absolutely private resort is one of the best offshore options. Those who fantasise about being a castaway will enjoy the eight cottages made from natural materials, including pebbles, shells, tree trunks and the discarded parts of other houses. Each rustic structure is well designed and comfortable." - Lonely Planet

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3. Cabugan Adventure Resort

Address: Nueva Valencia, Guimaras

Google Map Location: Cabugan Adventure Resort 

Website: see other links below

Other Links: Facebook

                      TripAdvisor

                      Agoda

                      Lagawone

Description:

          "Cabugan Nature Resort is Guimaras' Ecological Reserve. It gives you a whole new experience of "Going Back to the Basics"... Thus, A Way of Life..."

          This resort is across Magic Island Resort.

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Sea Urchin Roe or 'Uni' as the Japanese people call it.

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          When you come to Iloilo, the beautiful, yet underrated Guimaras Island should be included in your itinerary. White sand beaches, rock formations, mango plantations, innumerable islands, and the list goes on for this charming island just 10-15 minutes away from Iloilo City by boat.
           Click the links under each resort to learn more!

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It's almost summer! These are my 3 picks for March 2018:
(These are in no particular order. They are randomly chosen from the many resorts in Guimaras island for this particular post. The photos are taken from the web.)

1. The Clara Beach and Guesthouse

Address: San Lorenzo, Guimaras
Google Maps Location: The Clara Beach and Guesthouse 

Website: https://www.theclarabeach.com/
Other Links: Facebook
                      TripAdvisor
                      Agoda

Description:
          "The Clara Beach, our boutique guesthouse on the beach in Guimaras-Philippines,  provides the facility to stay, to eat, to day visit, or use the whole facility for functions and meetings.
          Its simple, its relaxing, and its quality, with a gentle mix of eastern and western cultures blended together suiting both home and foreign visitors."

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2. Tatlong Pulo Beach Resort

Address: Jordan, Guimaras
Google Map Location: Tatlong Pulo Beach Resort 

Website: see other links below

Other Links: TripAdvisor

                      Pinoy Travel Freak

                      Valerie Caulin

Description:

          A breathtaking white-sand beach resort in Jordan, Guimaras unknown even to most locals in Iloilo. It sits in a beautiful cove beside Balingasag Beach Resort, protected from strong waves by a stunning islet just offshore.

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3. Costa Aguada Island Resort

Address: Inampulugan Island, San Lorenzo, Guimaras

Google Map Location: Costa Aguada Island Resort 

Website: see other links below

Other Links: Facebook

                      TripAdvisor

                      Agoda

                      Asia Travel

Description:

          "A first-class eco-tourism island resort where nature and people lived as one. Visit us and we will definitely bring you straight into the embrace of paradise."

          An island resort off the eastern coast of Guimaras.

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          When you come to Iloilo, the beautiful, yet underrated Guimaras Island should be included in your itinerary. White sand beaches, rock formations, mango plantations, innumerable islands, and the list goes on for this charming island just 10-15 minutes away from Iloilo City by boat.
           Click the links under each resort to learn more!

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It's almost summer! These are my 3 picks for March 2018:
(These are in no particular order. They are randomly chosen from the many resorts in Guimaras island for this particular post. The photos are taken from the web.)

1. Andana Resort

Address: Nueva Valencia, Guimaras
Google Maps Location: Andana Resort 

Website: http://www.andanaresort.com/
Other Links: Facebook Page
                      TripAdvisor

Description:
          "Nestled within a secret cove southwest of Guimaras sits Andana. A 70-room luxury resort with white sand beaches, serene waters and mesmerizing scenery."
          This resort is near the more mainstream Raymen's Beach Resort or Alubihod.

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2. Kenyama Beach Resort

Address: Nueva Valencia, Guimaras
Google Map Location: Kenyama Beach Resort 

Website: see other links below

Other Links: Facebook

                      TripAdvisor

                      Agoda

Description:

          A white sand beach resort at the westernmost part of Guimaras Island in close proximity to the historic Guisi Lighthouse.

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3. Vilches Beach Resort

Address: San Lorenzo, Guimaras

Google Map Location: Vilches Beach Resort 

Website: http://vilchesresorts.com/

Other Links: Facebook

                      TripAdvisor

                      Ocean Island Travel

Description:

          "Vilches Beach Resort was established in 1993 and originally called Sunrise Beach Resort. A major renovation took place in July 2007 which resulted in a modern yet authentic resort. Our accommodations include a air conditioned beach house, 2 bedroom air conditioned cottages and native cottages where you are literally steps away from the ocean. Enjoy waking up every morning to see the beautiful Guimaras sunrise...."

          This resort is just about 2.5 kilometers from the Guimaras Windmills.

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Nogas Island Marine Reserve

          Nogas Island is the only island in the municipality of Anini-y in the southern tip of the province of Antique. It is, in fact, the only island in the southern part Antique although locals would usually tell you that the neighboring Jurao-jurao islet, now fully connected to the mainland, used to be a separate island, and is even larger than Nogas Is.
          Nogas Island is an established marine reserve by Philippine law. This island is a sanctuary for a diverse array of wildlife living in its healthy reefs, forests, seagrass beds, and mangrove strands. This island is approximately a kilometer from the nearest shore. The lighthouse situated in the middle of the island is one of the most visible landmarks of this island.
          Siraan Hot Spring resort was developed from a hot spring discovered from the huge rock near the water's edge. The locals channeled this hot sulfur-smelling water into constructed pools. Later on, the area was further developed and cottages and boats-for-hire going to Nogas Island were added to the resort's amenities. The resort is about 2-2 1/2 hours from Iloilo City and an hour from Miagao, Iloilo.
          This island is accessible through passenger motor boats docked in Siraan Hot Spring Resort in the mainland. As of May 2014, the motor boats (max. cap. of 10 pax) cost 500 pesos. The entrance fee in Siraan Hot Spring ranges from 30 to 100 pesos.

Entrance to Siraan Hot Spring.

Rocks surrounding the hot spring offer great views of the seas around the resort. They are also great vantage points to view Nogas Island.

One of the pools in the hot spring resort that's gradually being filled with hot spring water after being emptied and cleaned.

The rocky shore at the back side of the resort where motor bancas going to Nogas Island dock.

Nogas Island from afar.

View of mainland Anini-y while on a boat to the island. The mountains shown form the southern tip of the Madja-as Range.

Panoramic view of Anini-y from the island.

The most famous landmark of Nogas Island, the lighthouse located in the center of the island. The path going to the structure is lined by fragrant kalachuchi trees (Plumeria rubra).

A closer look of the lighthouse.

Mangrove forests around the island.

A young Rhizophora mangrove.

A developing mangrove forest gradually taking over a seagrass bed.

Seagrass beds form a boundary between the coral reef and the rocky shore.

Natural dwarf trees (bonsai) growing on rocks near the water's edge.

The island's rocky shore.

A grazing cowrie (Cypraea sp.).

The coral reef under the turquoise water.

A pink coral and a yellow soft coral beside it.

Fanworms and a feather star living in tubes inside the coral

An indigo-colored coral.