There's a place with over 4-kilometer white sand beach like in Boracay, crystal clear azure waters like in Palawan, kilometer-long sand bar like in Kalanggaman, magnificent snorkeling area like in Puerto Galera, and centuries-old mangrove trees like in Bohol, and you need not book a flight to get there. You only need to travel 157-km south and hop on a 45-minute boat to reach this jewel of the Pacific called Cagbalete Island.
Here's an updated guide on how to get there, what to see and what to do, We also went beyond the usual attractions and explored the island's interior, learning about its weaving traditions and its "nipanog", a wine made from nipa.
If you need a quick escape from the humdrum of urban life, head south and explore Cagbalete Island in Mauban,