Introducing Jomalig Island
Jomalig Island is an isolated paradise in the easternmost part of Polilio Group. Pronounced as “humalig”, Jomalig is an island municipality of Quezon Province. Locals of the island are called “Jomaligins” and are among the kindest persons I have met. They are the pride of the island more than its striking scenery.
Jomalig Island is surrounded with golden sand and rich turquoise water, where most locals get their livelihood. Their premier beach is situated in Salibungot (Sitio Burungawan) with a long coastline of golden sand uniquely dotted with agoho 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 with this golden paradise.
How to Get to Jomalig
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 October to mid-March due to huge waves brought by northeast monsoon or amihan.
Via Real
This is the most common route since there are regular boats from Real that go to Jomalig. The boats are found in Ungos Port near the school (not in Puerto Real). There are usually three departures on a good day – 5AM, 7AM and 10AM. These boats ferry cargoes and fish as well. Fare starts at P500 per person and usually includes fisherman’s meal, travel time is at least 4 hours.
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 or Real bus bound in Legarda, Manila. Raymond Bus Line has round-a-clock schedule for Infanta/Real for at least four hours of bus ride passing to Rizal Province, Siniloan and Famy in Laguna. Bus fare starts at P250.00. Get off at the docking station near the school before the Puerto Real port.
Alternatively, there are vans located near Raymond Bus Terminal, fare starts at P300 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. 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 in Jomalig
There are no high-end hotels in town, only homestays and lodges. I stayed in Tejada’s Place in Sitio Landing which offers rooms for P500 per night (with toilet and bath) and P300 for rooms with common toilet and bath. It is owned by Tatay Rudy and Nanay Aida, they are very warm, accommodating and very kind. Tejada’s Place is along the beach with a great view of sunset. Contact No: +63939-9027532/ +63907-5375234.
Camping along the beach is also allowed, but bring your own camping equipment.
Here’s the list of places to stay in Jomalig as of April 2017:
| Resort Name | Contact No. | Location |
| Apple Beach Resort | +639466359115 / +639565524246 | Sitio Muros, Barangay Talisay |
| Balwarte Farm & Resort | +639094835485 / +639776663998 | Sitio Salibungot, Barangay Talisay |
| Banana Beach Resort | +639100527501 | Sitio Salibungot, Barangay Talisay |
| Caparas Beach Resort | +639299573655 | Sitio Boton, Barangay Gango |
| Ella Beach Resort | +639999938058 / +639214696827 | Sitio Bigwangan, Barangay Talisay |
| Hayahay Beach Resort | +639123427844 / +639078087535 | Barangay Casuguran |
| Humalik Beach Resort | +639094848654 | Barangay Apad |
| Jojomalig Beach Resort | +639399034275 | Sitio Salibungot, Barangay Talisay |
| Jojomaligaya Beach Resort | +639478919617 | Sitio Salibungot, Barangay Talisay |
| Kadena Beach Resort | +639097755317 | Sitio Salibungot, Barangay Talisay |
| L & J Beach Resort | +639186565477 / +639084362153 | Sitio Salibungot, Barangay Talisay |
| Lolita Beach Resort | +639108623231 / +639151374545 | Sitio Boton, Barangay Gango |
| Purakay Beach Resort | +639108316888 / +639162800158 | Sitio Salibungot, Barangay Talisay |
| South Pacific Island Resort | +639078285161 | Sitio Salibungot, Barangay Talisay |
| Tapado Beach Resort | +639216759983 | Barangay Bukal |
| Tato Farm & Beach Resort | +639174537360 | Sitio Bigwangan, Barangay Talisay |
| Tejada Beach Resort | +639399027532 | Sitio Bigwangan, Barangay Talisay |
| Villa Corazon | +639195263502 / +639563913586 | Sitio Salibungot, Barangay Talisay |
Activities in Jomalig
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
- Go island hopping
- Camping/Picnic
- Visit Little Boracay, Little Batanes (Lingayen Cove), Canaway Beach, Golden Sandbar and Bigwangan Lake
- Explore the other islands and beaches of Polilio Island Group specially those in the town of Burdeos
Sample Jomalig Island Itinerary Overnight
Estimate Budget: Approximately P2900 / person
Day 1
1200H – 0400H Manila to Real
0400H – 0500H Proceed to Ungos Port / coffee + snacks
0500H – 1000H Boat: Real to Jomalig
1000H – 1030H Proceed to resort
1030H – 1230H Rest / Brunch
1230H – 1700H Motorbike Tour: Lone Tree Field, Little Boracay, Lingayen Cove, Golden Sand, Kanaway Beach, Buton Sandbar, Salibungot Beach
1700H – 1800H Salibungot Beach Sunset
1800H – 1830H Return to resort
1830H – 2000 Dinner / socials
Day 2
0630H – 0800H Call time / breakfast
0800H – 0900H Free time / beach
0900H – 1000H Proceed to port
1000H – 1500H Boat: Jomalig to Real
1500H – 1600H Late lunch
1600H – 1700H Proceed to bus terminal / waiting time
1700H – 2200H Bus: Real to Manila
Breakdown of Expenses
| Particulars | Cost |
| Bus: Manila to Real | P220/person |
| Tricycle: Bus Station to Ungos Port | P10/person |
| Terminal Fee | P10/person |
| Boat: Real to Jomalig | P400/person |
| Jomalig Tourism & Environmental Fee | P170/person |
| Motorbike: Jomalig Port to Resort | P50/person |
| Accommodation | P500/night (2-person haring) |
| Motorbike Island Tour | P600/person |
| Miscellaneous Expenses (food, souvenirs, personal expenses, etc.) | ~P500/person |
| Motorbike: Resort to Jomalig Port | P50/person |
| Boat: Jomalig to Real | P400/person |
| Tricycle to Bus Station | P10/person |
| Bus: Real to Manila | P220/person |
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 in the island is up from 6 PM to 1 AM only. Globe and Smart have mobile signals.
- Hire a motorcycle to tour you around, rate starts at P600 per person
First published: June 15, 2008
Updates: October 23, 2013; January 6, 2015; November 10, 2016; January 30, 2019; February 12, 2019
want to go there someday.., my cousins already went there.., kainggit..,
hi!welcome to d paradise yahoo!!!!!i’ll miz my exotic land of the jomalig……see u on vacation.GUB
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hmmp…. Jomalig is very beautiful island than boracay according to the tourist..hehe
korak!!…visit jomalig guys..ty..
every night i surf through your site just to take my homesick from my beloved paradise jomalig, thank you so much!!!!i grew up there and definitely the best part of my life.I’m cvoming home this coming may 2010 tru june 28 and I can’t wait. thanks again for all your pix, it looks like the front of my mom’s house.
thanks! lucky you for being a son of jomalig 😀
salibungot really is breathtakingly beautiful i only wish it will not be develop commercially by the local government of joma, the serenlty and peacefullness of salibungot adds to its majestic view. the sands also varies around the island of joma,its much finer in alog than the sands in apad…
i agree, i hope the serenity of the place will be maintained…
i will visit the other sides of the island on my next visit to jomalig… i can’t wait 😀
eow….everyone…the pic was so great and beautifull….some of my classmate was attract to r place,,,they dicede to go in jomalig…….i’m proud jomaligins
thanks 😀
hi!!maricar..how are you my cousin?dont worry pag graduate ka na sagot ko bakasyon mo satin..hehehehe,sama ka ng mga friends mo.
awww miss my home so much..Hope u’ll come back and check out some of the other places we have,theres still more to see.. U rock man! 😛
i will definitely find some time to visit the place again 😀
… i miz this place its been 3 years since i haven’t go back to this beautiful island… so sad coz all my family was there and only me was residing here in Cavite…I miss the blue color of the sea kahit hindi ako marunong magswimming….
I miss all the friendly people there…I wish I could spend a very long vacation in Jomalig when i graduated.
hi cousin!!Kmusta..hayaan mo pag ka graduate mo sagot ko bakasyon mo sa jomalig..hehehehe,magsama ka pa ng friends mo.
mabuti naman po at marami ang humahanga sa lugar namin,talaga naman po kasing napaka ganda ng Jomalig. Lahat sariwa, lalo na ang mga isda, pag natikman n’yo ang inihaw na surahan,ewan ko lang kung anong masasabi n’yo.masaya din ang fiesta ng bayan tuwing May. Talagang Jomalig Quezon ang isa sa mga lugar na dapat marating lalo na ng mga taong gustong mag “soul searching”, kasi napaka mapayapa sa amin, mababait ang mga tao…hay! wala na akong maisip na salita para mai-describe kung gaano ka ganda sa amin,punta na lang po kayo para kayo mismo ang maka subok kung ano ang pwede n’yong ma-experience sa lugar namin. Jomalig Quezon is such an Island Paradise!
hays, pag nakikita ko talaga ang mga pix ng joma eh namimiss ko ang aking nanay, dadi, mga kapatid ko at aking mga pamangkin..ang aking mga kaibigan na tunay, kasma sa inuman ng da bez na alak ang LAMBANOG..hahaha..yun nga lang eh yung iba eh nasa ibang bansa na..(REUNION TAYO!!)..sobra kasing relaxing kapag nasa joma and ndi na kailangan ng bonggang pamumuhay….grabeh!!.dito ko lahat naranasan yung tunay na saya simula pagkabata ko until lumaki ako..kasi napaka simple lang…sana next year eh makauwi ako before ako umalis ng bansa..kasi mamimiss ko talaga ang JOMALIG..sana rin eh madala ko ang mga kamag anak ko at mga kaibigan ko mula sa manila upang masilayan nila ang tunay na GANDA ng aking hometown..I LOVE YOU JOMALIG…ur d bez..
Ano ho ba ang tamang panahon o buwan ang pagpunta dyan sa Jomalig na hindi maalon at may ruon ba kayong town fiesta kailan ho ba iyon paki sagot lang ho ang mga tanong ko.MARAMING SALAMAT HO
Taga Infanta ho ako gusto kung makarating dyan sa bayan ng jomalig gaya ng ginawa ng father ko noong nabubuhay pa siya siguro mga feb. this year dadayo ako dyan sa bayan ng jomalig
bobby,
i suggest na mga march-may ka pumuntah sa jomalig kasi maganda na ang dagat..ang fiesta sa amin, sa mismong bayan eh may 16-19..okay poh..salamat
Thank you ganon ba May 16-19 pala ang town fiesta sa inyo mark ko sa calendar ko try ko rin kaya sa june kasi this year of june ang uwi ko kung makaka biyahe kami papunta dyan sa bayan nyo, last 2008 nakarating kami sa minasawa island june noon medyo naulan na nga lang pero ok pa rin ang dagat (enad)naruon ka ba on that time gusto ko ma meet kita salamat sa respond mo may cell number ka ba tawagan kita pag nariyan na kami sa jomalig MARAMING SALAMAT
I’m realy proud to be “Jomaligin”… the lifestyle there is very simple and it always seems that you’re always in the paradise.. the white sand and clear water… ang sarap mag picnic palagi dito with your families and loveOnes.
so ano pa hinihintay nyo, just come and visit the island! the “NEW BORA OF QUEZON”
Hi Earl! u r so ryt wd ur words 2wards JOMALIG..haisstt..miz q n ang aking beloved hometown wer my childhood blossomed wer hapi, sad and exciting memories wer formed..and i luv it..we may come and go to oder places but as for me, Jomalig is really d best place 2 go..truly, der’s no place lyk home..
;))
I really want to go back there in my beautiful hometown. I’m hoping that i could bring my family there in Jomalig quezon so can let them see how wonderful my howntown is. I am sure they would really appreciate the golden sand there in Jomalig. i really miss eating fresh seafoods fresh buko.. hahahaha..I really do.. here in Jomalig is where i was born, and i am so thankful that there’s a lot of people who appreciate my hometown Jomalig. I would defenitely visit Jomalig in the future..
im also originally native from jomalig islnd..and sana naisama u rin ung manlanat island na sakop rin ng jomalig itlogan ito ng mga ibon dagat,napakaraming itlog doon..one of the best picnic site in town.. kanaway of brgy. apad and bunganga ng ilog sa sitio moros..pinagmamalaki ko ang ganda ng mga lugar na iyan..thanks for your effort to publish our beloved island to your web site..i wish naroon ako pag bumisita ka ulit,para masamahn kita sa magaganda pang lugar sa amin.
sir can you send the info to me as well about your bankero please I might be there next week
pwede nyo po bang isend sa email ko ung contact nyong bangkero to get there to the island. thanks!
ngtry lng po aq isearch s internet hometown q shock aq s nkta q.gling ng gumwa ng website.mraming slmat dhl naappreciate nyo ang byan nmn.i studied there elem.and hyskul.kailan man d q mkkalimutn ang byan q.miss q n mga relatives q jan all manlogon family especially my lola.mgnda po tlga mga beach jan wlang ttlo libre p.ssrap ng fud.