Travel and Tourism Articles in the Philippines

Great Journeys, Greater Destinations! Take your first stop here! This Philippine travel and tourism site will guide you in your smooth-sailing adventure to your dream vacation spot. With the multitude of tourist destinations within your reach, there is surely a place that will suit your interest and budget. So pack your bags now. Travel... Marvel!

Vigattin Insurance

My Gallery of Cawayan, Masbate!


Among the extensive and majestic coastline and numerous wondrous islands, Cawayan Island still stands out like a rare pearl in Masbate. Cawayan is one of the proudest towns of Masbate naturally blessed with beautiful places.

by Jane Dacumos on July 26, 2012
My Gallery of Cawayan, Masbate!

Sunset in Cawayan

Among the extensive and majestic coastline and numerous wondrous islands, Cawayan Island still stands out like a rare pearl in Masbate. Cawayan is one of the proudest towns of Masbate naturally blessed with beautiful places.

Famous hang-outs and tourist spots include the Station of the Cross atop Mount Begia; tropical islets of Naro and Peña; a marine sanctuary across Recodo Bay; and a wide stretch of beaches among others.


Station of the Cross

Marine Sanctuary in Recodo

Mahayahay Coastline

View of Mount Begia from Mahayahay

How to get to Masbate

By air: The city is served by Masbate Airport that is located at the city proper. It is served by Airphil Express, Zest Airways and South East Asian Airlines daily from Manila to Masbate vice versa. However, Cebu Pacific will be establishing flights to Masbate within this year due to increasing demand of tourism.

By land: Masbate can be reached from Manila by land through South Road to the Port of Pio Duran, Albay, Pilar, Sorsogon and Bulan, Sorsogon. From there, RORO ship and fastcraft can take you for two hours and fifteen minutes or motorized boat for a three-hour ride t the Port of Masbate.

By sea: Masbate can also be reached through the sea on board in a luxury shipping lines from the Port of Manila. The 18-hour trip is best spent on the ship's bar or in its all night disco. Other sea trips are via Dalahican, Lucena and to Allen, Northern Samar.

Accommodations: There are many hotels to choose from in the Masbate City area. Most hotels have their own restaurants and many are located near the water or beach.

  • Greenview Hotel - Masbate City              
  • Bituon Beach Resort - Mobo Masbate   
  • Rendezvous Beach Hotel - Masbate City              
  • MG Hotel - Masbate City             
  • Baywalk Garden Hotel - Masbate City    
  • Seamans Hotel - Masbate City  
  • Sea Blick Hotel - Masbate City
Rating: 1 people rated this.