Travel Guide: Jomalig Island
On the easternmost part of Polilio Group is an unknown and unspoiled paradise of Jomalig, an island municipality of Quezon Province.
Jomalig (pronounced as humalig) is a sixth class municipality, consisting of five barangays and with a population of 6,111 based on 2007 census. The locals, “Jomaligins”, being so kind, are the pride of the island more than its striking scenery.
The town is surrounded by golden sand and turquoise water that is rich in marine life, where most locals get their livelihood. Their premier beach is situated in Salibungot (Sitio Burungawan), a long coastline of golden sand that is uniquely dotted with Agoho (Pine) trees and a sandbar on the other end during low tide.
The beauty of the island, the serenity of the place and its warm people are the charm of this lovely town. Experience Jomalig and fall in love in this golden paradise.
How to Get There
By Air
Jomalig has an airstrip, so it is possible to charter a plane to go to here.
By Land/Sea
Going to Jomalig is an adventurer’s treat especially if you go there by boat. There are three possible ways to get there by boats: via Real and Atimonan, Quezon; and Panganiban, Camarines Norte. These are not commercial boats but cargo vessels. Going there by boat is difficult from September to January due to huge waves.
Via Real
This is the most common route since there are regular boats from Real that go to Jomalig. These boats ferry fish from Jomalig but also allows passengers to board. The Jomalig bound boats are found in the docking station near the school (not in Puerto Real). They usually leave Real by noon for a five to six hour boat ride. Fare is at P200.00, that usually includes fisherman’s meal.
If you miss the boat to Jomalig, you may opt to catch a boat to its neighboring island of Patnanungan, and then charter a boat to Jomalig from there.
Going to Real via public transport, catch an Infanta bus bound in Legarda Manila. Raymond Bus Line has round-a-clock schedule for Infanta/Real for a four to five hour bus ride passing to Rizal Province, Siniloan and Famy, Laguna. Ordinary bus fare is at P165.00. Get off at the docking station near the school before the Puerto Real port.
Alternatively, there are vans located near Raymond Bus Terminal, fare is P180.00. Travel time is three to four hours.
Via Atimonan
Boats to Jomalig from Atimonan ferry copra, but unlike Real, the ferry services from this point are irregular and not on daily basis. Travel time from Atimonan to Jomalig takes six to seven hours.
From Manila, Atimonan is accessible by land transportation. Buses going to southern towns of Quezon and Bicol pass to Atimonan. Travel time is approximately four hours. Once in the town, take a tricycle to go to the port.
Via Panganiban
Like Atimonan, boats to Jomalig from Jose Panganiban, Camarines Norte have irregular ferry schedules although this is the closest entry point to Jomalig from mainland Luzon. Travel time takes three to four hours.
Catch a bus going to Daet and get off at Talobatib Junction in Labo. From Talobatib Junction, you can ride a bus going to Panganiban, bus fare is less than P50.00. Travel time from Manila to Talobatib is approximately six to seven hours, and from Talobatib to Panganiban is around an hour to an hour-and-a-half.
Where to Stay
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There are no hotels in the town, and the only place where tourists can rent a room is in Tejada’s Place in Sitio Landing. They have rooms for P500.00 per night (with toilet and bath) and P300.00 for rooms with common toilet and bath. It is owned by Tatay Rudy Tejada, a town councilor and his wife Nanay Aida Tejada, they are very warm, accommodating and very kind. Tejada’s Place is along the beach with a great view of sunset. Contact No: 09399027532
Camping along the beach is also allowed, but bring your own camping equipments.
Activities
Being there is a great escape from chaotic city living. Sit on the sand, see the sunset, enjoy the tranquility and beauty of the place, kill time, mingle with the people. Jomalig is a paradise, a golden paradise. Other activities to enjoy your stay in Jomalig are:
- Swimming and Beach Hopping (Sitio Burungawan is a must visit place)
- Snorkeling
- See the mangroves in Sitio Landing
- Fishing
- Camping/Picnic
Tips
Going to Jomalig is already an adventure, a worthy adventure. Boat ride can be rough at times and generally rough during the ‘ber’ months up to January. The boats are cargo vessels so don’t expect a designed passenger space. Try riding on top of the boat, it is a great experience. When the water gets rough, find your own place inside.
Meals aboard are fisherman’s meal and designed for cowboy people, otherwise prepare and pack your own meals.
Electricity on the island is up from 6 PM to 1 AM only. Globe and Smart have mobile signals.
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uuuuyyyyy, alam ko, marami ang sobrang curious na makita sa totoong buhay ang islang ito.sige na, punta na! ano pa ba ang hinihintay nyo?malapit ng matapos ang summer di ba?matipid dito!ang ganda di ba?
sana magpagawa na si tatay gollie ng bangka for the family.para anytime pwede kami umuwi at bumalik ng lucena. tiya venus pagawa na din po kayo ng beach house dun sa parte ng salibungot, sayang naman ung 3 hec ng lupa nyo dun.. (:
the best, thanks for featuring our hometown paradise.. sayang ‘di kami uuwi this year… for sure next summer ay uuwi na kami ng joma… my 4 kids always wanted to go to jomalig… they had been there 3 times (every summer..) at the back of this island ay marami pang magagandang beach and sceneries… dont forget to bring ur fishing rods, tents, and of course camera with bigger memory card.
ang ganda pala talaga diyan. makabisit nga.
Hello there, Nice blog about the Island. My mom hails from Jomalig island. I’ve never been to that side of the Island, maybe next year I’ll ask one of my tito to take me there. I think this place is the ultimate summer spot, wherein you can relax and really enjoy the sun, the sand and the sea. The best place ever!
wow!grabe pla place.i thought kwentong barbero lang ni angie n parang boracay ang jomalig.sana makasama nya ako pgvisit nya dun.ang galing ng gumawa ng website…
how nice the place na.im only 13 when i left there.its been a long time,20 yrs.i miss the place and my friends there.i will comeback there soon.
how nice the place na!im only 13 when i left there and im 33 y/o now.its been a long time.20 yrs.i miss the place and my friends there.i will comeback there soon.
wow!grbe pla place.i thought kwentong barbero lang ni angie n parang boracay ang jomalig.sana makasama nya ako pg visit nya dun.ang galing ng gumwa ng website..
how nice the place now.im only 13 when i left there and im 33 now.its been 20 yrs!i miss the place and my friends there.i will comeback there soon.
Great golden sands! This looks like a good alternative to the crowded beach in Boracay.
galing mo bro! i’ll visit this place one of these days… thanks for posting..
wow…..that’s my sister’s house.
Jomalig beach is the best
Im tired of Boracay and Im looking for less crowded beach resorts like this. Please give me the contact number of the hotel so I can book a reservation. Thank you very much. I love your website, so helpful for us adventurers, keep it up!
been there and you are right. the best place on the that side of the country. highly recommended
Gorgeous place! Any info on where to charter a plane? Thanks.
Hi! By any chance, do you know how many persons are allowed to stay in the PHP500/night/room? And also, can we reserve the rooms in advance? Thanks in advance!
Isdatchu Angel “Bleue”?
Izdatchu Angle “Bleue”?
wow nice that you featured this place