Hundred Islands
by BeatsMe on 04/10/09 at 10:29 am
If you enjoy the idea of going from one island to another, then you might like this vacation spot. What’s more, you can also rent an island and have your own private beach for a day.
This place is called hundred islands because it literally has 100+ islands. 124 islands are scattered all over Lingayen Gulf where it is located. During high tide, one of the islands submerges under water.
The main attraction in Hundred Islands is basically the many islands you can explore. Not all of them are open to the public, though. The ones that are developed fully for tourists are Governor’s Island, Quezon Island, and Children’s Island.
It is located in Pangasinan in Luzon (one of the three major islands in the Philippines). Activities include swimming, surfing, fishing, and snorkeling. The best activity to do here is island hopping using boat rides. You can explore caves in some of the islands. You can also rent an island for your own private beach for a day. Accommodations in this vacation spot are very basic so tourists can enjoy nature at its best.
Hundred Islands has two seasons; hot and rainy season. Hot seasons are from February to August. And because the location is within the typhoon belt; occasional typhoons are experienced in this location even during the hot months.
typical boat rides used for island hopping
Governor’s Island
aerial view of Hundred Islands
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13 Comments
Guy Hogan
Oct 4th, 2009
I love nature. The photos are beautiful. A very nice article.
BeatsMe
Oct 5th, 2009
Hi Guy Hogan, thanks. I’m glad you liked the photos.
Mythili Kannan
Oct 6th, 2009
Beautiful
clafleur
Oct 9th, 2009
sounds like i need to take a vacation there
Ruby Hawk
Oct 9th, 2009
The islands are beautiful. I could live there.
Jane Jane
Oct 10th, 2009
I always see this tourist spot in the TV but never get the chance to see it personally though I live here in Phil.
cutedrishti8
Oct 10th, 2009
great information with wonderful snaps
BeatsMe
Oct 11th, 2009
@ Mythili Kannan and Cutedrishti8, thanks for dropping by.
@ Clafleur, I know how you feel, hope you do find the time and the chance to visit.
@ Ruby Hawk, it will really be nice to live there for a day or two. But after a while, I think you’ll eventually miss the city life and especially the internet.
@ Jane Jane, hope you get the chance to visit this place. If you’re from Metro Manila, it’s just about 4 or 5 hours ride by land. Happy trip.
Joe Dorish
Oct 12th, 2009
Looks like a beautiful place to visit!
BeatsMe
Oct 13th, 2009
Hi Joe Dorish, it is a beautiful place but the amenities here are very simple.
Ruby Hawk
Oct 23rd, 2009
The islands would be a lovely place to visit.
CHAN LEE PENG
Oct 28th, 2009
Beautiful islands to visit. Thanks.
BeatsMe
Oct 29th, 2009
Hi Ruby and Lee Peng, island hopping is not very common in other vacation spots. So, it’d be quite a unique experience if you plan to visit.
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