Jomalig
Ah.
This picture along with the island’s unique curious-sounding name and relative remoteness talks to the adventurous backpacker in me in terms so irresistible that I’m seriously considering paying a visit. If you look closely, you would realize that those trees on the beach are actually coniferous. I don’t think you can name another beach in the country with pines instead of palms!
Jomalig is an island within the jurisdiction of Quezon Province. I’m sure most of us have been to Quezon, but chances are, those familiar areas are towns connected to the Luzon landmass.
As you can see, the island of Jomalig is even more remote than Polilio Island. According to the few notes about it online, the only way to get to the island [outside of coughing up oodles of money for a chartered flight] is through a four-hour boat ride.
According to the Wikipedia page on the island, Jomalig is a 6th class municipality of about six thousand people. That’s about everything that Wiki could divulge.
Based on the map provided here: there seems to be at least three points of origin as far as boats are concerned. Two locations seem to be in Quezon and the third (and seemingly closest one) is in Camarines Norte.
I’m being lulled into the idea that this trip will be relatively cheap. If I pull this one off, it will be the biggest badge as far as my Lonely Planet ambitions are concerned.
Resource: Captain’s Log
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Where did you first hear about this place?
Pinoyexchange.com. The blogger behind Captain’s Log posted his pictures of Jomalig.
mukhang closer nga ang cam norte, and thinking that it has around 5K residents and a very remote island, i’m afraid hindi regular ang mga boat ride dyan, baka chartered din, so pwedeng may kamahalan… hahaha! anyway, this adds up to my long list of places to visit, tara isked na natin ito…. hehehe! another option would be to go to polilio first and then to jomalig! jomalig sounds really KEWL! hehehe!
Oh jeez, I’d love to be a host of Lonely Planet-slash-Globe Trekker. I think that’s one of the coolest jobs ever.
Never heard of Jomalig but the picture entices me. Teka, pine tree ba yun!?
mukhang relaxing ang lugar na yan a. hehe makapunta nga diyan pag uwi ko. ikaw host hehe
And I thought the title (or the name of that place rather) was a joke. (ho-ma-lig… owkay).
Seriously, I noticed the trees were coniferous. That’s weird, considering an island relative to a tropical country such as ours. Microclimate or something? I’m just so amazed… wow. I don’t think it’d be like those pine trees that were planted by the Americans in Baguio. Just… wow.
pupunta ako jan! wahaha! balang araw. whew. ang ganda!
My dad’s family is from Quezon. I didn’t know there were white sand beaches there
Kung marunong lang ba akong lumangoy, sasama ako! :p
If I’m not mistaken, I remember The lighthouse area close to pagudpud in ilocos also has conifer forest
Some beaches in Zambales also have conifers instead of palm trees.
I have been in Jomalig last month via Moros point. The place is magnificent. The boat ride is very much available because of the traders of the Island. However, the boats are intended for cargoes and not for passengers. You can always catch those boats in Port of Real. No life jackets, no fire extinguishers, but there is a strong smart and globe signals in between the group of Islands. No hotels, no amenities but only 100% pure nature. Electricity is from 4pm to 1:00am only.
Good Luck and enjoy the view, its worth the trip!
George
Province namen jan sa Jomalig Island. Uuwi nga kame ngayong April17-20 jan e. Super ganda at super untouched pa yung place.
I am glad to know that many of you guys found this view of the beach gorgeous though you have not seen the rest of the place just yet. I was born in this island and the very first surgeon ever produced by Jomalig, the name is not a joke mind you! Name came from a legend and coined from Humalik ( to kiss ). Transportation is always available via Real Quezon, and boat ride is cheap and enjoyable. A beach resort is now operational and although cheap is so nice and relaxing. I can send some pictures of this enchanted island, just email me at jojotejada30@yahoo.com. Come and enjoy our paradise.
place nmin yan…i was born there too…best place on earth…if ur looking for a place to relax ..this is the place..enjoy ur visit if ur going…
In my opinion, the Department of Tourism has no activity or what so ever in Jomalig. Its about time that the local government should tell DOT of the hidden treasures of Quezon Province and that is “Jomalig” .
Those guys from DOT are missing a lot of good opprotunities in Jomalig. Same with the government people from Quezon. They need more imagination to do what is right. Boracay is nothing compared to Jomalig.