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Cobrador...
Is the biggest among the islets dotting the seas around Romblon island. This islet is reputed to be the site where high quality marbles are found. Among its treasures are the rare black, gold and green marbles. The best sweetsop 
One of the many cottages found in Cobrador Island, Romblon.
and papaya in the region are also produced here.Among the treasures of Cobrador are its beaches, one of which is located on the eastern side of the islet. A wide expanse of shore covered with fine white sands and crushed corals, this beach stretches to about a kilometer. With a
gradually sloping ocean floor, it is free of seaweeds but at aboyt 15 neters from the shore arre big boulders Cobrador folks are genial and warm by nature. Of simple lifestyle and gentle ways, they do their daily activities with unwavering enthusiasm and zest. Occupying the northern part of the island, these people conduct their day-to-day activities in the simple comforts offeres by Cobrador. Majority of them engage in fishing. A small percentage involved in quarrying.
San Andres Beach....
Located at the town proper of San Andres. Fine gray sands line the three-
kilometer stretch of the San Andres shoreline. During the months of June to December, the waters of San Andres beach are ideal for wind surfing.
The three kilometer-long San Andres beach with local "bangka" in the backround.
Photo: Milex Fabula. All rights reserved 2003
Poctoy Beach....
Located at Brgy. Poctoy, Odiongan. Barangay Poctoy has a wide shoreline stretching for about three kilometers. Its white sand beach is free of sea grass but has an abrupt downward slope.Dotting the shoreline are resorts with cottages and picnic huts that offer lodging services.
Aliwanyag Beach....
Located at Brgy. Ginhayaan, Looc. Aliwanyag beach is a little way
off the beaten track. The nearest road ends at about half a kilo-
meter from the beach with necessitates a 10 to 15 minute trek
across rice fields. The beach is in a secluded cove along Looc Bay. It has a narrow shoreline covered with white sands and crushed corals.This beach is a favorite picnic ground of local folks.
Canyayo Beach...
Located at Brgy. Canyayo, Sta. Fe - 10 kms. away from the poblacion. This beach is a combination of white sands and crushed corals. Its ocean floor is of pebbles and drops abruptly. Facilities like picnic huts, restaurants and others are, however, non-existent. Visitors are advised to bring along provisions like food and drinking water.
The Beach
The white sand Mahaba beach in Sibale, Island is an unspoilt paradise. Photo courtesy of Bayani Famarin.
Binaywe Beach...
Located two kilometers away from the town proper of Alcantara. Binaywe beach is partly cut-off from the public's prying eyes by big boulders. A small cove with fine white sands, its waters remain calm the whole year round. There are no facilities in this beach.
Calagunsao Beach....
Located at Brgy. Calagunsao, Alcantara. A beach right beside the national highway, Calagunsao has a pebble-covered shoreline. Its ocean floor, though, is sandy and dips abruptly about 6 meters from the shoreline. A cluster of boulders jutting from the shore to about 10 meters into the sea provides a perfect diving spot for
swimmers.
Tugdan Beach....
Located at Brgy. Tugdan, Alcantara. This beach in Tugdan is pebble-covered with a wide shoreline. The waters in this part of the island are calm with a deep ocean floor.
Manaha Beach...
Natural attraction
Barangay Mahaba, Corcuera, Romblon
A wide stretch of white beaches.
Batom Beach...
Natural Attraction
San Roque, Corcuera, Romblon
A wide stretch of white beaches.
beds, giant clams, turtles, octopus, eels, occasional pelagics, and seabirds. Facilities : Floating covered viewing platform inside the sanctuary with table and seating to accommodate group seminars and field trips. Guided boat service to and from the sanctuary.
Best viewing : February through May are the best months to visit the Looc Bay Marine Refuge and Sanctuary. The sea is at its clearest and calmest this time.
For more information, ideas or assistance, please contact or write to:
EMBRACE Romblon Inc.
c/o Looc Tourism Office
Looc, Romblon 5507
Republic of the Philippines
Tel. No. 919-787-6693
E- Mail: LOOCSANCT@hotmail.com
Looc Bay Marine and Sancturay
Date Established :
January 12, 1999
Location : Municipality of Looc, Romblon, Philippines
Size : 48 hectares
Flora and Fauna: Wide variety of multi-colored tropical reef fish, hard and soft coral formations, sponges, sea-grass
Binocot Beach
Located at Barangay Bunsoran, south of Ferrol town, is one of the most secluded and undiscovered paradise. The beach is almost similar in topography to Dakak Park and Beach resort in Dapitan. A family-run beach cottage and small restaurant is now available.
to cater to your holiday needs.
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