Jomalig Island and Salibungot Beach
About
Jomalig is the golden island of Quezon, and Salibungot Beach is why people make the long trip! Its deep amber sand glows orange in the late afternoon, framed by a line of shady agoho trees and the open Pacific. Ride a habal-habal around the island to Little Boracay for calm swimming, the cliffs of Lingayen Cove, nicknamed Little Batanes, and the lone bent tree at Kanaway Beach. Island-hop to sandbars and rocky islets, then feast on a fresh seafood paluto dinner at your resort. This is a real adventure: an overnight bus to Real and a five-hour boat ride. Bring small bills, a power bank and a dry bag, and book your resort first.
Dry until sunset (5:35 PM). Good time to go!
- 3 days, 2 nightsTime to spend
- March to May for the calmest crossing; November to May is the safe window. Avoid June to October (Habagat and typhoon season).Best time to go
- About ₱170 per personValue · Great value
- Take the Raymond Transportation overnight bus from Legarda, Sampaloc, Manila to Real, Quezon (11:30 PM departure, arrives about 3:30 AM).Getting there
What to do here
- Walk the golden sand of Salibungot at sunset
- Swim at Little Boracay
- Hike the cliffs of Lingayen Cove
- Photograph the bent tree at Kanaway Beach
- Island-hop to the sandbars and islets
Know before you go
Watch for rip currents at Salibungot and the eastern coves; there are no lifeguards on the island.
Only travel in calm months and never sail when the Coast Guard suspends trips; medical evacuation depends on sea conditions.
Wear water shoes at Kanaway and on island-hopping stops; the rocks and coral are sharp.
No cars on the island; park in Real near Ungos Port if driving from Manila.
Consolidated environmental and tourism fee ₱170 (₱100 environmental levy, ₱40 tourism fee, ₱30 port entry); Ungos port terminal fee ₱10; cargo boat ₱400 one way; balsa ₱50; Kanaway and Little Boracay ₱30 each; Lingayen Cove ₱50; habal-habal full-day tour ₱600 per person; nipa hut from about ₱500 per night (Lakbay Pinas Jomalig guide, updated September 2026).
Bring small bills, a power bank and a dry bag, and book your resort first.
Where it is
Salibungot Beach, western coast of Burungawan, Jomalig Island, Jomalig, Quezon (boats land at Barangay Talisoy)
By commuteTake the Raymond Transportation overnight bus from Legarda, Sampaloc, Manila to Real, Quezon (11:30 PM departure, arrives about 3:30 AM). Ride a tricycle to Ungos Port, register on the Coast Guard manifest, and board the cargo banca to Jomalig (departs from about 5:00 AM, sometimes as late as 10:00 AM; about 5-6 hours). At low tide a bamboo balsa carries you the last stretch to Talisoy. Habal-habal is the only way around the island.
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FAQ
How long does it take to reach Jomalig?
Plan on about 9-11 hours each way: an overnight bus to Real, Quezon, then a 5-6 hour boat ride from Ungos Port.
Can I swim at Salibungot Beach?
Swim carefully near the shore only. It faces the open Pacific, so Little Boracay is the calmer swimming spot.
Can I camp anywhere?
No. A local ordinance bans camping outside accredited resorts, so book a resort before you go.
Is there electricity and an ATM?
Power usually runs only in the evening, and there are no reliable ATMs, so bring power banks and enough cash.
Facts from lakbaypinas.com · outoftownblog.com · jontotheworld.com · lakwatsero.com · reddit.com · reddit.com
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