Cabugao Gamay -- The Icon of Isla de GigantesCarles, Iloilo
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Unlike other islands I've seen in various trips to beaches, islands in Gigantes have a unique shape. Cabugao Gamay looks like two islands -- one bigger than the other -- separated by a sandbar in the middle. Antonia Beach has a very similar shape but larger. Unlike Antonia Beach, both sides of Cabugao Gamay are good spots to swim in, with one facing the sunrise and another one facing the sunset.
the view deck
In one of the two boulders of earth/rocks is the view deck, where tourists can appreciate the island from a bird's eye view. It takes about a minute to two to get to the top -- a very easy climb. It's even easier to climb now that wooden railings and several wooden floorings have been set-up for tourists. The view deck is quite small and based on my estimate, it can only accommodate up to 10 people at a time. There's also only one spot where you can take photos so you'll have to wait for other tourists to finish having their photos taken.
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the viewEven without finishing the climb all the way up to the top, the view remains magnificent -- the powdery sand made unbelievably white by the noontime sun, the greeneries blending with the blue sky and blue green waters, and the boats accentuating the shore. Although we were not there during sunrise nor sundown, I would expect that it will be even more picturesque during these times of the day. |
Notes:
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