Tingloy Batangas beaches, a spot to check out if you want your holiday to be an adventurous one. It is an island beach vacation getaway with myriad adventures in store for the holidaymakers.
The charming island of Tingloy has a radish shape and located south of Batangas. Positioned in between Batangas mainland and the province of Mindoro. Boats that leave Batangas Port and bound to Puerto Galera pass by the landmass of Tingloy.
Well, you might think of it as a very small island. But actually, Tingloy is a town in Batangas with a large number of dwellers from fifteen barrios. The town has mountain ranges with abundant trees and plants.
According to the town mayor, tingloy is a spiky plant, where the town obtained its name. And most of the early settlers came from the towns of Taal and Bauan. It used to be a part of the town of Mabini, but was granted a status of a municipality on June 17, 1955.
Tingloy Batangas beaches boast of fine white sand beaches with clean and clear blue waters. It is also a perfect place to go diving with shallow waters, lush green coral gardens, ample pelagic fish, shipwrecks and great for underwater photos.
Tingloy town also possess smaller islands for you to explore which makes your vacation more daring. Travel and discover the isle of Sombrero, Malahibong Manok, Caban, Culebra and Sepok. The mentioned islets have picturesque and unexplored clean water beaches.
Furthermore if you are into mountain climbing, there are two peaks for you to discover. Mag-Asawang Bato and Pinagbanderahan are two mountains, which are 600 meters, and 800 meters above sea level respectively. Mag-Asawang Bato is considered an easy climb. It’s the most visited peak by mountaineers in the island. And the tip of the peak is an ideal spot where you can view the entire island of Tingloy.
How do I get there in the Island of Tingloy?
To get to the Island of Tingloy, it would take you about 4 hours or more to reach the island. First you have to drive all the way to Mabini town and go straight to Anilao Port or Talaga Port. At the harbor, take a boat ride to Tingloy, which is roughly 45 minutes or more to dock on the island. However some resorts have ferryboats exclusive for their guest services.
For foreign and local tourist who intends to have a comfortable accommodation in Tingloy Batangas beaches. The following are some of the resorts you can find in the island.
Bonito Island Resort – Located in barrio Pisa, the resort has relaxing rooms complete with all the amenities one needs for a comfortable vacation. The resort has a restaurant and a pool. Aside from swimming, diving and snorkeling guest can go island hoping, or go fishing.
For inquiries and reservation you may contact the following numbers (+632)8122292; (+632)8122294 to 95.
Olympic Point Island Resort – The resort is situated in San Jose and surrounded with verdant natural environment, crystal clear blue waters with preserved marine life. The resort has a swimming pool with Jacuzzi, a restaurant, an open view deck and diving facilities. Rooms are fully air-conditioned, with TV and refrigerator.
Interested in booking at Olympic Island Resort, here are ways to get in touch with them (+6343)9803081 and (+63915)8786303.
In addition, Masasa Beach in Barrio San Juan is a white sand beach, and open to the public. For those who would like an exciting beach vacation, one can pitch a tent and have an adventurous break at the beach.
The attractive island of Tingloy could be next ecotourism and sports adventure haven of Batangas. Tingloy Batangas beaches a location for your thrill-seeking holiday.