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MONREAL's best Island Adventure
Biyernes, Marso 25, 2011
THE BEAUTY OF TICAO ISLAND, MASBATE
The islands of Masbate were formed out of volcanic rocks over one hundred million years before man made his appearance in the tropical regions of the earth. Humans then made tools of stone, bone, and wood. Some of these very early stone stools and bones have been found in Masbate.
The island of Masbate lies exactly at the center of the Philippine archipelago between latitudes 11o43’ north and 123o09’ east and 124o5’ east. It is bounded on the north by Vurias and Ticao Pass, east by San Bernardino Strait, south by the Visayan Sea, and west by the Sibuyan Sea. Relative to mainland Bicol, the province faces the southwestern coasts of Camarines Sur, Albay, and Sorsogon.
Clinging at the western tip of Ticao Island, MOnreal takes pride of its islets which are like moles of the sea beckoning to the eyes, naturally implanted like sentinel guards ready to parry the onslaught of big waves that may whiplash its pristine white sand shorelines. its verdant hills and mountains leering the shores from a distance pour in an atmosphere of peace and serenity creating a quiet and livable place that is Monreal. The richness of its natural treasures, foremost of which are the "Matang Tubig Spring", source of potable water, the giant Manta Rays, the San Miguel, Cagpating, Odoc and Burubangkaso Islands, Lapus-Lapus and Halea Beaches and unexplored caves of Panursugon, Natunawan and Bojo Caves, promise so much for the adventurous and nature-lovers. Monreal's natural beauty is there to stay, for one to behold, admire, enjoy and cherish.
Matangtubig Spring
is a unique spring with three sources. The spring comes out of a rock. Tree and lush vegetation give shade in the area around the spring. Matang Tubig Spring is one of the best place to visit especially when summer because it has a cold water and it can remove intoxication. It is also the source of potable water in the community. In the left side of the spring is a falls which you can also take a dip and on the front is a water come from falls that the Monrealiños use it for washing clothes.
San Miguel Island
is the host to perhaps the only remaining coral reef within a 3-hour radius of the town of Monreal. It is host to rare and endangered species such as the coconut crab, a much sought table delicacy that must now be protected from human consumption.
Cagpating Island
noted for its crystal-clear waters and beautiful pebbles on one side and a deep rocky side that provides a panoramic view of Masbate Island.
Monreal, Masbate is one of the best beaches here in the Philippines because it has a beautiful beaches with white sands, blue sea and beautiful coral reefs that the divers will love to watch. It has also best Filipino foods especially sea foods that you will love most. It is also safe from threats of floods because Ticao Island and the western and central parts of mainland Masbate are covered by a climate characterized by no very pronounced maximum rain period, with a short dry season. The southeastern parts have rainfall more or less evenly distributed throughout the year. Masbate has the lowest average annual rainfall distribution in Bicol.
Ipinaskil ni Marites Saturnino sa 7:01 AM
Text and photo source: http://ticaoisland.blogspot.com/2011/03/not-yet-discovered-beauty-of-ticao.html
