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mangkiko Says: There are no dive facilities yet but there are beautiful coral gardens just 50meters off in front of the Ruiz Resort. Rent some snorkelling gear and go!The coral formations have slowly regrown now that dynamite fishers have been meticulously eliminated.
mangkiko Says: You can go island hopping and checkout the nearby islands like "Balaki Island" (goatfish island) and San Salvador Island. Just ask Mily or Albert Tordillo.
RUIZ RESORT CAMP GROUNDS: Magalawa Camping Grounds
mangkiko Says: no, i beg to differ. As I have repeatedly stated. Vacationers must try to avoid that Armada tourist trap. One of their guests already died because of their negligence last Jan, 2012. Check the barangay report to confirm please. You'd best book with the RUIZ RESORT. They have...
RUIZ RESORT CAMP GROUNDS: Magalawa Island's BEST CAMPGROUND
mangkiko Says: The Ruiz Resort Camping Grounds have improved to include basic cottages and a communal toilet. Its both affordable and the staff, especially the cook Mily Tordillo, are quite affable. The white sands are cool and the place was very quiet when I was there. The only sounds...
mangkiko Says: There is no nightlife on magalawa island but if you wish, one can easily invite a few of the locals for a drink.
mangkiko Says: Zambales Mangoes are the best in the world. They are rated as the sweetest and creamiest of all mangoes in the Philippines and in the world. Its best to buy them by crate (about 20kilos) to get a good price. They may go from as low as 20pesos/kg to 40pesos/kg during the...
mangkiko Says: There are sandflies on the island. Please bring appropriate insect repellent.Locals call them niknik. Make your own repellent by mixing 1part baby oil, one part alcohol and one part lysol.
mangkiko Says: I spotted some Crown of Thorns feeding on the corals. Please DO NOT TOUCH them if you don't know how to handle these.
BEWARE of the ARMADA RESORT VAMPIRES
mangkiko Says: THEY WILL SUCK YOU DRY (and smile while they do it).Beware of these unscrupulous owners Grace and Boy Armada (Armada Resort) beside the campgrounds. Don't allow them to bully you. They are just SQUATTERS on the island. Professional LAND GRABBERS who just showed up one night...
mangkiko Says: pack light. wear slippers, the ferry to/from the island will require you getting WET ! Bring the usual meds. bonamine for seasicknes, loperamide or imodium for LBM, iodine and caladryl. Be careful when you board the banka. Make sure your photo equipment are strapped...
mangkiko Says: Get some of the local kids to fetch some sawaki or sea urchins for you! Just open them, take out the reproductive organs and wash with cold water. Ready your wasabi and kikkoman soysauce! DELICIOUS!
Plan a Magalawa Island vacation with reviews, tips and photos posted by real travelers and Magalawa Island locals
You can go island hopping and checkout the nearby islands like "Balaki Island" (goatfish island) and San Salvador Island. Just ask Mily or Albert Tordillo.
Q: Hi,we're planning to spend our 1st anniversary in an island and I saw your site online.From the words of those people who went...
A: This is not the website of Magalawa Island. Most likely, you came across a post on it by members who had been there. I had been there too, about 6 years ago when the...
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Beautiful white sands & coral gardens of Magalawa!
White Sands ,Beautiful Coral Gardens... A quiet respite from the crazy noise of Manila!!! What are you waiting for?!
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I saw this wonderful pic on Facebook and later Chin wrote June 17, 2010: "thanks jumping norman. have jumping shot for u. as always inspired by you ^__^" Taken in Magalawa Island, Zambales,...
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