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
hi to lakwatsero..
good that meron na din na site ang jomalig. islands.i am one of the apo of David danseco. the first man to discover jomalig . islands. kilala ang lolo ko sa jomalig . actually there is a street name after him . David danseco st. in Brgy talisoy . main town .and his house was still built in that town . i always visit jomalig every summer . becoz we have a coocnut plantations near sito salibungot . a beautiful beach resort in entire islands. grabee ang ganda ganda talaga nung beach na yun .. . tara na . mga lakwatsero go go na to jomalig..
Wow! That’s Good! 🙂
thanks for posting this pictures,jomalig is a beautiful place to go. i was born in jomalig and leave jomalig island when i was 2 years old. its been six years since my last visit to a beautiful place..the people of jomalig are very friendly and accommodating. my parents are still in jomalig , they refused to live in lucena or here in manila coz they don’t want to leave a beautiful place (jomalig)..hope to vist jomalig this year during the celebration of our town fiesta..see you there…
Lucky you for being a son of jomalig! 🙂
You should go back there soon! True, it is a paradise! 🙂
is it possible to bring cars going to real?
if possible, where to leave our car? thanks
yes you may, you can leave your car perhaps at the CME or at the port.
hello, salamat sa nagpost ng website na ‘to naalala ko ang joma last 2005 p ako nakauwi dun dalaga pa ako ngaun 3 years na baby ko. sming area maganda dun sa sitio salibungot,, hay.. sna makabalik ako dun. dun tatay auring ko, hi aton, and Mayor Tena (bosing) kamusta po si ebol po ‘to ung secretary nyo dti.. slamat sa lahat ng advise at kabaitan nyo s min sna magpatuloy pagunlad ng tourism dun un naman gusto nyo madevelop di ba… thanks lakwatsero narating nyo ang isla kong paraiso…
Thanks din for visiting 🙂
You are so lucky to be born there 🙂
hi, just wanted to ask if u know what times the vans would leave at legarda? can you also direct me as to where in legarda un mga vans? thanks so much mwah!
hi. i hope my comment is not yet late. across Sta Catalina College legarda, may street doon. hindi mo malalagpasan kasi directly opposite yun nung school at may terminal ng Raymond Bus lines sa kanto. pasok ka sa kalye na yun, lagpasan mo yung Raymond Station. several meters past that, may makikita kang garahe na may mga naka park na van. mayroon sa left, mayroon din naman sa right side of the road. mga papuntang Infanta Quezon yung mga yun.
walang particular time na pag-alis ang mga van doon. pinupuno kasi muna nila. pag puno na, saka pa lang sila aalis. if you want to go by the hour, mag Raymond ka. doon, oras oras, may umaalis.
matagal na akong hindi pumupunta ng infanta kaya hindi na ako updated sa pamasahe, but i’m planing to visit a friend in Jomalig this july so i came across this page. i hope this info is helpful.
Honestly.. your website.. this is a haven. Check na check!
Kudos!
grabe maganda talaga ang jomalig quezon halos dyan ako lumaki..1998 ako ng umals dyan up to now hindi pa ako nakakapasyal dyan..natatakot na kasi ako bumyahe.ehehe..sana may mas mabilis na byahe..
Hi, I just want to know if the bangka ride from real to jomalig is fixed at 200.00 per head since it’s not chartered?
That was the rate one year ago and i assume the rate is still the same or slightly higher.
whether you want to escape from the city or just feel like reconnecting w/nature,jomalig island is the best destination you’ll keep coming back to-a destination you’ll want to call your own.maraming mga bagay sa jomalig ang nakakmis balikbalikan….like fiesta’s ahhh hw i mis, hello to all my reltives there!mayor Tena spcially,i would congratiolate you ngayon pa lang,coz i’m sure win kna.. keep on smiling friennds!
wow, parang ang ganda ng island based sa mga nakita ko sa pictures.. Sana mapreserve ng locals ang Jomalig island..
gusto ko sana magbakasyon, pero sa native house…sana meron kayo ganun…
ganda ng place nyo…sana makapunta ako diyan…
eow….edmundo c’nt i get ur # its me airiz belardo
eow……..jomalig’ns ustah na\/.,.
hey!!!im so proud for being jomaligians..what a nice place…sna makilala tau as one of the tourist spot!!tnx sa nag-upload ng pic..
i know you, if I’m not mistaken’ you’re my playmate there over the past few years. and i/m proud to be a jomaligian too. that was 70’s decade. or maybe you are the kid of my well-known buddy before. anyway, regards to your family. … +639179407769.. [email protected]
hi! nice pics you got there. 🙂
i would like to ask, is the Php200 boat fare per person or for the whole boat already? how many persons can one boat accommodate?
thanks for your reply in advance!
hi!oi…..lapit n vacation kitakits..jajjajaja
hi!!almost 4years na ko d naka2uwe sa joma….i miss so much yung fiestahan jan…..hAHAHA lalo n ung mga bonding w/my couzin….aixt!!!!super kamiss hope makauwe me dis coming vacation kitakits………
@”*rhonairiz30;;’
eow…….beautiful picture posted…….hope madagdagan pa ung mga pic.pra lalo mamangha ang makakita ng pic of the paradaise of joma….
Hello! Can you give me an advise how to get Jomalig by air? Salamat!
jomalig,,,,is the best places to me.i proud to being one of jomalign’s..hope the exotic and fabulous beauty of joma are still.we need to improve are cummunity but not affecting to beautiful surroundings of our beloved place………………….
come and see the beauty of jomalig
this the right place to have bonding of ur family or even ur love ones their so many relaxing places….