We’ve had the beaches of Calatagan, Batangas on our bucket list for some time but it was only late last year that we finally got to visit one. Despite its proximity to Metro Manila, it was only in recent years that it had begun to draw more visitors to its nearly white sand beaches.
Its white sandy beaches, glassy turquoise waters, majestic rock formations, striking subterranean caves and lush mangrove forests would easily make Cebu’s Camotes Islands a bustling destination for visitors. However, it has remained remarkably quiet, offbeat, and not as frequented as the more popular destinations of Bantayan Island, Malapascua, Oslob and Moalboal of the same province.
Mangroves are an important part of the ecosystem of wetlands and coastal areas in the country. They protect populated areas by preventing erosion and absorbing the impact of storm surges. Mangroves also filter carbon emissions and pollutants in the water while providing a habitat for a wide array of wildlife including birds, fishes, crustaceans and mollusks.
In our past travel adventures, we have never done a lot of spelunking even when visiting destinations that are quite well-known for a cave or two. The Camotes Islands though, would prove to be an exception. There are at least 8 known caves in this island group and one would be foolish not to visit just even one.
The Shoestring Diaries 
Gorgeous and another destination to add to my bucket list. 😉
so beautiful
I've never been! Saying that, I've never been to a lot of places over there.
Thanks! One of our fave destinations here in the Philippines.
Amazing...