Dampalitan Island

Padre Burgos,Quezon,Dampalitan Island



Rainy Sat’Valentines’day afternoon,02/14/2015 @Dampalitan Island. The island named from a flower that abundantly grows in the area, the "Dampalitan Flower", I never seen one, The island offers a long stretch of beige sand, clear water , spacious land ,coconut trees and some pine trees ,that is suitable for overnight camping.

They have Cottages for rent, with price range 300php-1000php,and during our visit, the only available cottage is the big one, which is 1000php,good for 10-15px,not bad, the cottage is big, with sleeping area, big dining table and chairs, they have electricity from 6pm-2am,but they don’t have any electricity outlet inside the Cottage to charge ur gadgets, but you can recharges your phone for 40php in the mini store, owned by the care taker of the island.

We arrived around 6pm,so we just prep our dinner and enjoy it with bonfire, good thing the rain stops pouring, and we had Inihaw na Liempo , salted egg with kamatis, and rice at syempre a bottle of beer.



Sunday,and I am hoping that the sun will shine , and yes haring araw says Hello:D

We explore the area, and took some pictures.The cast: Me,MY sis Gjudy and a friend Kris form Denmark.

Borawan Island

Daranak

Daranak falls is located in Barangay Sampaloc,Tanay,Rizal.The falls has 14-meter high waterfalls cascading into deep basin that serves as a natural pool which make a perfect year-round getaway.

 



We really enjoy the enticing azure cold water of the falls,they have rubber buoy and life guard for the safety of everyone,I find this place as a perfect cliff diving site,and the divers will be attended by the local guide for safety,

The area is protected by local government and they maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of the area. They have cottages,souvenir shop,restaurant and parking area.



I love this place, I am happy about how the locals maintain the cleanliness of the area,no vandalism spoted, no one is smoking, no laud sounds,so peacfull.

Barat moment photos @daranak





Our trike driver - We rent his trike for 300php,from Tanay Market to Daranak,Daranak back toTanay.



Daranak Falls is open daily from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Entrance fee for Adult/Kids: 50php

Picnic Shed : 300php

Picnic Table: 200php

Bouy Rental: Small: 30php Large:40php ( ulimited use)

Overnight camping is not allowed. All alcoholic beverages are not

allowed.

Ride a bus from Rosario Ortigas to Tanay Market .

Bus fare: 45php

Then form Tanay Market,Ride a trike to Daranak.

50php each.



Kwebang Lampas

Puting Buhangin Island is located in Barangay Ibabang Polo at the southwestern part of Pagbilao Grande Island in Pagbilao, Quezon. It also called Lukang Beach by some locals named after its owner, Attorney Peter Lukang.This private beach is available to the public on daytrip and overnight  visits and accessible by boat and by land. The cove is also known for its beautiful limestone rock formations that form a cave known as Kwebang Lampas.

Kwebang Lampas is a very nice place, as we arrived  isa lng nasabi ko, " wow,finally we met". I've been dreaming to be in this place since 2012, and here I am.. I am finally here. Nov.22,2014. Event: " My City Escape to Quezon- Tara byahe tayo"


We really enjoyed our stay here, having a white sand, crystal clear water beach and the cave is so perfect.This place is like a paradise for me, I just found a new place to go for my alone moments. The island is not fully develop , no electricity ,but  with water supply and  you have to pay for it for 50P per bucket.

The island is not crowded during our visit, we went there last Sat of  Nov.22,2014,the Island is clean and peaceful, with crystal clear water ,white sand ,and a cave “ kwebang lampas “ . I really love this place, the cave “Kwebang Lampas”  is a perfect spot for photo shoot ,but  I am so disappointed, as I enter inside the cave, the   “ vandalism”  on the wall is like  a loud hello to my face, I really hate those people who messed  up the area, I wish I  can do something about it. Moving on… We explore the area, and had a lil trekking experience. One more thing that I notice about this place, the star fish around is all color blue, and we named one of them as “ the blue Patrick”  . This place is the best spot for swimming, sabi ko nga “ dagat na parang pool”.
The caretaker ( Kuya Rolly) allowed travelers to pitch a tent along the shore, and to set up a bonfire in some area. Overnight stay entrance fee is 160P per head, day tour is 80P per head, they have small cottages to offer, for 350P , good for 8-10 person, and a “ native comfort room” , that’s the way I describe it. They also have a small “double d’ price” store, and masungit na tindera. So better bring all that you need from the main land.We are lucky because we have everything that we need, from our boat,tent, and food,everything is provided by Tita Tess and by our Manong Bangkero, they are very accommodating and kind.We are 9 in the group " The lucky 9", and we spent only php6000 for everything ( boat,food,tent,environmental fees, entrance fees,etc) as a group,not bad for 2days,1 night island adventure.

Caretaker: Mang Rolly
Contact #: 09182689402
Entrance Fee: Php80 ( day time)
Overnight Fee: Php160 ( As of NOv.2014, overnight camping is allowed already)
Fresh Water: Php50 per container
Cottage Rental: Php350-500
Tent Rental: Php350

How to get there...
From Manila , ride a bus bound to Lucena(bus fare :php214),then from Grand Terminal, you can ride J-liner bus going to Brgy.Marao, bus fare :php35.
By van,60php. All the driver in the grand terminal knows" tita tess" place, where you can rent a boat for your island hoping,for Php1800 good for 8-10pax and 3 islands (kwebang lampas,Borawan, and Dampalitan).From Tita Tess house,going to Kwebang Lampas will take 30-45 minutes boat ride.