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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WOW.
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!?
oo,pine tree yan di mo b kita utakgago ka nga
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.
Thank you for taking interest in this remote but breathtakingly beautiful part of the Philippines. My family is originally from Jomalig and most of my relatives are still there. I lived there for nearly six years when I was a kid and even studied there from the first grade to the fifth grade. Though I haven’t been there for a very long time, I still consider it my home and I look forward to coming home for a visit someday.
The island lacks accommodation and tourist infrastructure but there are plenty of very friendly locals who would be more than happy to accommodate you. Heck, they might even welcome you like a long lost family member! If you do manage to go and visit, I hope you enjoy your stay.
that place called SALIBUNGOT,one of the beautiful place in jomalig…theres a lot of place there that can complete ur summer vacation,more relaxing and effeciency..im also originally came from that island, this last christmas i went there..PULO is the natural bird sanctuary you will see there a lot of difference eggs and birds,one of picnic place..KANAWAY, it is three mini island near of kanaway river..perpect place for fishing..LAWIS, or (bukana ng ilog) one of the most relaxing place there,perpect for night swimming,mini boat riding and also for fishing..BALOGO,SADONG,KATAGTAGAN,AND ALOG is also the best place there to visit..if you want to see and experience the real adventure this is the right place..if you want to visit or go there, feel free to contact me or just e-mail me. here is my cel.# 09236154986
Tubong Polillo, Quezon ako pero I have not been to Jomalig yet. Though my aunt, a teacher was assigned in that place long time ago. Where did Jomalig came from? A story say, a dumagat lad courting a girl not a dumagat. The girl’s parents permit the boy to kiss their daughter in one condition. He will make ikot the whole island and will come back before the sun sets then he can kiss the girl. So he make ikot the whole island before the sun sets and he kiss the girl. After kissing the girl he died baka na heart attack napagod kasi eh. Kaya daw date Humalik ang tawag then they changed to Jomalig. Let’s go this holy week. Kasi if you will do during the month of Aug. to Feb. sobra ang alon. But during april to July walang alon. that’s the better date to go. We are planning to go this holy week with my friends. Tara na!
May pano pumunta sa Jomalig? Meron bang mga mura na resort? Plano namin pumunta. Are you going home this Holy week? Magkita tau. Ang layo mo pala nasa canada ka na pala eh. Uwi tau.
Nelmar, ano ang pinakamadaling biahe papunta sa jomalig. Malayo ang camarines sa atin. kung sa mauban malayo din. sa Polillo kaya? ilang hours ang boat. Lagi ka ba sa Jomalig? Hindi pa kasi ako nakarating dyan gusto naming marating ng family namin. Nakarating na kami ng El Nido pero ang Jomalig hindi ko pa nakita. Taga Polillo ako.
TALAGANG MAGANDA ANG JOMALIG!
nakapunta na ko dyan kc ung mga lolo at lola ko taga dyan
parti mama ko!
my lupa kami dyan sa jumalig!
kilala rin kaming mga BORJA dyan!
sana makapunta kayo dyan cguradong mag eenjoy kau sa dagat!
sa umaga medyo low tide!,maraming corals sa tabing dagat.
pero pagdating ng hapon, mataas na ang tubig!
masarap matulog sa gabi, pero dun kami sa bundok, sa in walang koryente!
pero maraming alitap-tap sa gabi kaya medyo maliwanag!
marami pang magandang lugar dyan!
nagawa na rin naming nag karera ng kalabaw! ang saya!!
i hope makapunt kayo sa virgin island na yan!
dahil siguradong mageenjoy kayo!!
-^__^-
arianaquino@rocketmail.com
kuya ikaw ba ang naglagay ng pictures dyan?
taga dyan kami!
sana makapunta ka!
kung nakapunta ka na ang ganda diba?
marami pang magandang lugar dyan!
RealQuezon lang ang pinakamalapit na way,from real almost 4 hrs. ang biyahe..wla kcng regular na biyahe going to jomalig..if you want to go their one week before ur plan to go der,txt nyo ako pra mlaman nyo if me msasakyan or me bangka na sa real, and pra mlaman nyo if what time ang dating and alis..pwede ring mag private plane kya lang me kmhalan,but if you can afford much better kc 30 mnutes lng naroon ka na.
Nelmar, nagtext ako sa suncell mo buhay pa ba yang number na yan? magkano ang motor o lantsa ang sinasakyan. please email me or text me 0917 803 2208 para malaman ko kung magkano kasi marami kasi at kung merong tirahan. meron kang kakilala sa napocor? hinahanap ko kasi si junior atienza sa npc siya nagwowork. saan puedeng tumira? seguro mag overnight lang kami tapos tuloy ng polillo. ano naman ang sasakyan puntang polillo? puedeng by land or dadaan pa kami ng burdeos. thanks!
seguro naman maraming biahe pag holy week ano? plan namin pumunta april 9 early in the morning para makatulog kami dyan after lunch alis na rin kami ng friday. meron kang kakilalang hernandez, mopera, azaula, ayala,(hindi namin kamaganak ang ayala sa makati ha?) lols. yan ang mga kamaganak namin. baka meron kaming kamaganak dyan. gusto ko mameet. mopera kasi ang mother ko eh.
wla akung klala na atienza don e,me mga kakilala me na tga napocor but mga tga roon lng din sa amin.from jmalig wla kyong ibang dadaanan don kung hindi sa dagat,mag re rent kyo don ng bangka pra ihatid kyo..di nyo maeenjoy ang lugar if over night lng kyo..if ako sa inyo is mga 2 to 3 days kyong mag stay,phatid kyo sa mga mgagandang lugar don, like pulo, kanaway, salibungot, bukana ng ilog sa moros..if mrami kyo mas mgandang mag rent nlang kyo ng bangka..but if kakaunti kyo much better e mamasahe nlang kyo.250 pesos each,mrami don pwedeng tulugan,sa bahay pwede rin mdyo pg titiyagaan nyo nga lng kc province na bhay yon e..kilala ako don,kng gusto nyo nman ng tour guide isama nyo ako,babayaran nyo nga lng ang araw ng pag absent ko sa work..hehehehe,mga ilan ba kyo..i wil cal u
nakausap ko na yung si junior atienza na sinasabi ko sau. puede daw kaming sumita ng motor galing agta. in case na matuloy kami hahanapin kita. pag hindi kami natuloy puntang jomalig sa polillo lang kami. pero ano ang globe number mo pano wala namang suncell sa poland di ba? globe at smart lang. sayang makarating man lang kami sa mga sinabi mo. pag nakarating kami ng jomalig para na rin kaming nakarating ng patnanungan hane nga? seguro mga sampu kaming pupunta o sobra pa. ilan ba ang laman ng motor. chat mo na lang pala ako sa noreen1223@yahoo.com. mag offline messages ka na lang. sabi nung kaibigan ko mas madali daw sa agta 2 hrs lang hindi gaya sa real ka galing sobrang layo. mahihilo na yung mga kasama ko. sa polillo muna kami saka kami mag agta at jomalig. sige chat na lang tau. san ka ba nagwowork?
sa manpower ako nag wowork,in case na wala ako, kilala nman kmi doon..ipag tanong u nlang house nmin,sa bayan kami..pwede kyo dong mkitulog.cge chat nlang kita..now nlang ulit ako nag open ng computer e..cge gud luck and happy trip..oo nga plka mas mlapit nga doon,,bka nga wla pang dlawang oras nron ka nae
Hey Nelmar, kumusta ka na? Riza to. Lagi ka bang nakakauwi sa atin? 8 years na akong di nakakauwi dun eh. # 09192926141.
For those who want to visit Jomalig, I assure you guys that you will enjoy your trip. It’s not just the beauty of the place that will welcome you but the amiability of the people. We call it Joma for short. How I wish I can visit my hometown soon. ^_^
marami dyan na makikita, na hindi dapat makita, marami na ako dyan exp.ang saya punta ako dyan, pati kau^_^