Last weekend, I revisited a beautiful island situated in Eastern Visayas, Canigao Island in Matalom Leyte. As expected, it felt like the first time - my second visit was adventurous and enjoyable with a couple of friends. With the help of Cebu's photographer friends, we were able to post some of the best photos on Instagram during our 2-day stay.

Photo by Doc. Xavier Solis

Photo by FaceCebu Author, Mark Monta

A Nightscape photo by Doc Xavier Solis

Here are some best photos of Canigao Island on Instagram. Photos by @mmonta , @vergetalks , @iamatimesuspender and @dookiexave For more Travel posts, please follow us at Instagram via #FaceCebuTravels.

I'll be back soon! #FaceCebuTravels #CanigaoIsland

A photo posted by Mark Monta (@mmonta) on Apr 9, 2016 at 10:07pm PDT

She is beautiful!! <3 #FaceCebuTravels #CanigaoIsland (C) @dookiexave

A photo posted by Mark Monta (@mmonta) on Apr 11, 2016 at 2:28am PDT

Hello Paradise! #FaceCebuTravels #CanigaoIsland

A photo posted by Mark Monta (@mmonta) on Apr 8, 2016 at 5:29pm PDT

Sunset brings hope as a new day untold! #FaceCebuTravels #CanigaoIsland #Sunset

A photo posted by Mark Monta (@mmonta) on Apr 9, 2016 at 3:11am PDT

When we look up at #night and view the #stars, everything we see is #shinning because of distant #nuclear #fusion. Carl Sagan, Cosmos #starrynight #islandlife #itsmorefuninthephilippines #ichoosephilippines #phonography #s6 #snapseed #vergetalks #vergetravels

A photo posted by Verge Gamotan (@vergetalks) on Apr 11, 2016 at 7:08am PDT

That #golden #sunrise #canigaoisland #sky #latagawincanigao #friends #travel #ichoosephilippines #itsmorefuninthephilippines #sunrise #backpacker #vergetravels

A photo posted by Verge Gamotan (@vergetalks) on Apr 9, 2016 at 8:32pm PDT

- I know I am but summer to your heart, and not the full four seasons of the year. Edna St. Vincent Millay #foreversummer2016 #latagawincanigao #leyte #canigaoisland #matalom

A photo posted by Marvin Llanos Maning (@iamatimesuspender) on Apr 8, 2016 at 5:04pm PDT

- the serenity of the lulling ocean is a wondrous thing to behold..more precious than the gems coveted and covered in platinum or gold... Oksana Rus #foreversummer2016 #matalom #leyte #latagawincanigao

A photo posted by Marvin Llanos Maning (@iamatimesuspender) on Apr 9, 2016 at 4:37am PDT

- framed horizons. #sunset #cebu #philippines #leyte #canigao #hues #matalom #latagawincanigao

A photo posted by Marvin Llanos Maning (@iamatimesuspender) on Apr 9, 2016 at 4:03pm PDT

Some says it is the destination... while other says it is the journey... but some says it is actually the company that matters most... While i say... i don't have to think about it when all the three are worth it! #CanigaoIsland #Canigao #Matalom #Leyte #Philippines #Summer #beach #sun #sea #VitaminSea #SummerNiXavee #XaveeinCanigao #LatagawInCanigao #GoPro #GoProPH #GoProEverything #GoPro_Moment #ItsMoreFunInThePhilippines

A photo posted by Francis Xavier Gonzalez Solis (@dookiexave) on Apr 11, 2016 at 4:22am PDT

'Til next time... #CanigaoIsland #Canigao #Matalom #Leyte #Philippines #Summer #beach #sun #sea #VitaminSea #SummerNiXavee #XaveeinCanigao #LatagawInCanigao #GoPro #GoProPH #GoProEverything #GoPro_Moment #ItsMoreFunInThePhilippines

A photo posted by Francis Xavier Gonzalez Solis (@dookiexave) on Apr 11, 2016 at 2:50am PDT

Kanang guys... mag selfie unta ko, pero naa mo sa akong frame.. hehehe... #Canigao #Matalom #Leyte #Philippines #Summer #beach #sun #sea #VitaminSea #SummerNiXavee #XaveeinCanigao #LatagawInCanigao #GoPro #GoProPH #GoProEverything #GoPro_Moment #ItsMoreFunInThePhilippines

A photo posted by Francis Xavier Gonzalez Solis (@dookiexave) on Apr 10, 2016 at 8:51pm PDT

#Sunrise #Canigao #Matalom #Leyte #Philippines #Summer #beach #sun #sea #VitaminSea #SummerNiXavee #XaveeinCanigao #LatagawInCanigao #Phonography #S7 #ItsMoreFunInThePhilippines

A photo posted by Francis Xavier Gonzalez Solis (@dookiexave) on Apr 9, 2016 at 4:55pm PDT

#NightScape #CanigaoIsland #Canigao #Matalom #Leyte #Philippines #Summer #SummerNiXavee #XaveeinCanigao #LatagawInCanigao #GoPro #GoProPH #GoProEverything #GoPro_Moment #GoProPhotography #ItsMoreFunInThePhilippines

A photo posted by Francis Xavier Gonzalez Solis (@dookiexave) on Apr 9, 2016 at 1:23pm PDT

#Sunset #Canigao #Matalom #Leyte #Philippines #Summer #beach #sun #sea #VitaminSea #SummerNiXavee #XaveeinCanigao #LatagawInCanigao #Phonography #S7 #ItsMoreFunInThePhilippines

A photo posted by Francis Xavier Gonzalez Solis (@dookiexave) on Apr 9, 2016 at 6:26am PDT

Hittin' Canigao before sunrise... #Canigao #Matalom #Leyte #Philippines #Summer #SummerNiXavee #XaveeinCanigao #LatagawInCanigao #Phonography #S7 #ItsMoreFunInThePhilippines

A photo posted by Francis Xavier Gonzalez Solis (@dookiexave) on Apr 8, 2016 at 4:36pm PDT

How to get to Canigao Island if you are coming from Cebu?

1. Take the Shipping Service from Cebu to Hilongos ( PHP 275-350.00 , Economy of Roble Shipping )
2. From Hilongos Port, take a cycle rickshaw or trisikad going to Highway ( PHP 20-30.00 )
3. From the Highway, take a Jeep going to Matalom ( PHP 30-40.00 )
4. From Matalom Highway, walk to Matalom Port going to Canigao Island
4. From Canigao island port, list down your name and pay for pumpboat fare (back and forth) ( PHP 95.00 - 50 for fare and 45 for entrance fee which includes use of comfort room, shower room and island maintenance)

On an early Sunday morning, Cousins, friends and I visited the beautiful Islet of Canigao, near the municipality of Matalom Leyte. As what I heard from Bloggers and friends, Canigao won't fail your expectations as what an island should look like - and I mean, Canigao Island has white sands covering the seashore, some green trees enough to complement that powdery sands and of course, if you didn't know, during low tides, you will probably love to stay on its mini-sandbar which extends far from the seashore. 

 

A photo posted by Mark Monta (@mmonta) on May 17, 2015 at 2:48pm PDT

A photo posted by Mark Monta (@mmonta) on May 17, 2015 at 12:41am PDT

So, wanna know HOW TO GET TO CANIGAO ISLAND? (Base on our Experience)

FaceCebu.Net Author (LEFT) and his cousins and friends

1. If you are from Cebu, take the Shipping Service from Cebu to Hilongos ( PHP 250-350.00 , Economy of Roble Shipping )
2. From Hilongos Port, take a cycle rickshaw or trisikad going to Highway ( PHP 15-20.00 )
3. From the Highway, take a Jeep going to Matalom ( PHP 30-40.00 )
4. From Matalom Highway, walk to Matalom Port going to Canigao Island
4. From Canigao island port, list down your name and pay for pumpboat fare (back and forth) ( PHP 95.00 - 50 for fare and 45 for entrance fee which includes use of comfort room, shower room and island maintenance)

Me and Cousins at Hilongos Port

Canigao Island is being maintained and managed by Local Government Unit (LGU) of Matalom Leyte.

Here are some photos we have during our stay.

My Cousin and I in the early morning shot at Matalom Port

FaceCebu.Net Author in Matalom Port

Here are some of our group photos near the Sandbar

And of course, this summer outing won't be complete without the "Jump Shot"