Romblon Tourist Spot


1. Cresta de Gallo

Let's start with Cresta de Gallo in Sibuyan, the top tourist attraction in the province and considered one of the best sandbars in the Philippines. It is amazingly stunning because of the long-curvy stretch of the fine white sand and cool crystal clear waters. The area is surrounded by coconuts and trees that create beautiful shadows on the landscape. Photo from: Jay Magracia


2. Bon Bon Beach

Bon Bon Beach is another tourist spot that you can visit with fine white sand beaches and crystal clear waters. Its landscape is one of the most visited tourist spots in the province because it is near the Poblacion. If you love diving, some resort owners offer or organize great underwater experiences at the best diving spots in the province. Photo from: Jay Magracia


3. Binucot Beach

Binucot Beach is one of the must-visit tourist destinations in the Municipality of Ferrol, Tablas. Its shape looks very similar to Cresta de Gallo and Bon-bon Beach but differs in the color and texture of the sand. It is a cove surrounded by mountains with hardwood and fruit-bearing trees. In 2006, we trekked and visited the caves nearby with my college friends. Photo Courtesy of Binucot Beach Resort's FB Page.

The golden sunset by the beach of Carabao Island.

4. Carabao Island

Carabao Island, or San Jose, is another tourist spot you should not miss. This island municipality is a neighbor of Boracay Island, so it also has fine white sand beaches with crystal clear waters. The air is fresh and has a cool ambiance. Photo from: Jay Magracia


5. Sibale Island

Sibale is another untouched gem that is highly recommended for backpackers. Just imagine you are lying beside the blue tent on the fine white sand while the cool and fresh sea breeze blows your hair and coconut leaves. At night, you are still lying on the cold sand while facing the sky, staring at the stars shining like diamonds in the sky. Perfect, right? But you can now stop dreaming and list Romblon on your bucket list. Don't forget to bring your friends. | Photo by Sir Dennis Evora

That's Jay Magracia, walking barefoot on the beach of Lapus-Lapus Cove.

6. Lapus-Lapus Cove


The old-looking brick walls of Fort San Andres.

7. Fort San Adres

Fort San Andres is one of the province's historical sites. Its primary purpose is to protect the town from the invaders, like Fort Santiago in Intramuros and Fort San Pedro in Cebu City. Usually, forts are built on a higher spot to see if pirates and invaders are coming to the town. Then, the soldiers also used it during the Second World War. Photo from: Jay Magracia

The colorful and talented street dancers of the Kanidugan Festival.

8. Kanidugan Festival

Kanidugan Festival (Coconut Festival) is derived from the word “Nidog” or Niyog in Filipino or “Coconut” in English. It’s an annual festivity celebrated in April, the foundation day of Odiongan, to honor Saint Vincent Ferrer, the patron saint.

The beautiful San Agustin, by Jay Magracia.

9. San Agustin


The amazing view of Mt. Guiting-Guiting.

10 Mt. Guiting-Guiting

Mt. Guiting Guiting is located in Sibuyan Island. It serves as the boundary of the three municipalities of the island: Magdiwang, San Fernando, and Cajidiocan. Mountaineering is considered one of the most difficult to climb mountains in the Philippines because of its technical factors, which garnered a 9/9 rating.

Locals selling their high-grade marble products.

Of course, before leaving, you should also visit any of the souvenir shops and stores. They sell local products such as key chains, bracelets, and necklaces with marble pendants, handicrafts, and food.

Romblon is my hometown, and I am very proud that I was raised in this small archipelago. My early years were surrounded by rice fields, trees, and marble. I thought the province was composed of such, but I was wrong. When I started traveling, I discovered that my hometown has a lot to offer, from untouched beaches to unexplored caves, mountains, underwater richness, and many others. This article will show you how beautiful this province is.

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How to Get to Romblon:

  • At Jam Liner Bus Terminal on EDSA, take a bus ride to Batangas Port Terminal 3. Travel time is within 2-3 hours.
  • Then, Batangas Port to Odiongan or Romblon.
  • You have to choose either Montenegro Lines or 2Go; these two companies have ticketing offices at the port. Montenegro Lines has a 5 PM departure every day, while for 2Go, you can also check the 2Go website.
  • By Plane: Cebu Pacific Air has a flight to Alcantara (Tablas Island). Check their schedule.

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