Jomalig Travel Guide The Golden Paradise of Quezon Province

Jomalig

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
The Golden Sand of Jomalig’s Salibungot Beach

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.

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Salibungot Beach in 2008

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.

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Approaching Jomalig Island

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.

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Sunset at Sitio Landing

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
Jomalig
Salibungot Beach

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
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Kids at play at Jomalig Port

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

Comments

  1. whats the update number for tatay rudy and nanay aida?planning to go there on april 10 2015

  2. hi just want to ask if its still exist planning to go there on april 10 2015

  3. […] decided to take the home stay instead. For inquires about Tejada’s place, you can check out Lakwatsero’s page. This is where we got the contact number of Tatay Rudy and Nanay […]

  4. Edison Obmerga

    Is it safe to go here by this September coming up? We do not care about the travel time for real. Our main concern is the weather since September still consider as a rainy season and lots of unexpected LPA, we do not want to experience another epic fail trip lol.. Another thing, 12 noon lang ba talaga umaalis ang bangka? Do they have early schedules?

  5. […] NOTE: This was a group trip where someone else did all the legwork of arranging vans, boats & food for our group of 30 (thanks Adobo Journey!), so I don’t have info on transportation options. For a detailed guide including how to get there, rates & other useful info, check out Lakwatseros’ post: Travel Guide: Jomalig Island […]

  6. joanna jean antalan

    thanks for this blog u can help us alot to advertise and sell our properties in jomalig.. for any inquiries pls email me @ [email protected] and ill show u around the beautiful paradise of jomalig..

  7. joanna jean antalan

    hi thanx for publishing our place actually 1 of the scene i saw is my mothers property.. and we are selling it right now.. we have thousand of coconut trees and a river along the sea.. it can be develop as a beach resort and my mother told me she knows tatay rudy u can also ask tatay rudy about my mother julia domingo..2morow we will be there to visit and to prepare everything since we are selling it any possible buyers or if interested u can call me at 09062468681.. i also wanted to post some pics but i dont know where..tnx alot joanna..

    1. joanna jean antalan

      my mother corrected me its not just one pic actually most pic along the sea is ours..

    2. Hi Joanna. I found Jomalig as a beautiful and peaceful place. I am interested learn more details about the property that you are selling. Can you please respond to me by email with the following information: Location in Jomalig, land size, special land features, trees, fruits, etc. A lot of clear pictures will help. And lastly how much?

      Please email me at: [email protected] or [email protected]

      Thanks,
      Dino Amador

      1. joanna jean antalan

        gud day to u sir…sorry for late reply i was just haing troubles with my internet,anyway..u can check the page named project canaway on facebook i uploaded some pictures of jomalig..and just to unform u my parents just got there last saturday aug.23.. for copras, and if u want u can meet them up..

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  9. Daniel Salvedia

    Hi bro! I find your blogs very helpful at eto ang unang puntahan ko pag dating sa tips when it comes to beach travel. So many thanks!! hehe. I’m planning to go here on the 1st week of July… alone! Busy lahat ng friends ko eh! hehe! Any tips for a first time lone traveler going to this place?

    1. joanna jean antalan

      hi sir just want to give u some advise..its actually much better to travel on summer till june since u will be travelling in the sea..and if u wish u can also visit our place there in jomalig our place is called canaway that island showned in the pic..and u can visit our relatives there and help us sell our properties hehe..tnx..

      1. roberto benjamino

        Is it safe to go to jomalig in January? Is there any boat going to Jomalig from Patnanungan? We are planning to visit Polilio, Patnanungan and Jomalig on January 2015.

  10. Robert

    looking forward explore this place, let me know kung meron pupunta, willing aq sumabit hehehe thanks!

    1. planning to go here sa Holy Week, Spiderman este Angel, meron ka ba contacts?

      1. Lakwatsero

        Oi pre, hehehe! Si Tatay Rudy/Nanay Aida lang kilala ko dun. Nasa taas yung contact 🙂

        1. joanna jean antalan

          hoping u can come with us 2morow ill show u around canaway..and help us advertise our properties..since we are selling it..we’ll be there for a week..u can contact me if u got there..heres my number, 09062468681..

    2. planning to go here sa Holy Week. Spiderman este Angel, meron ka ba contacts?

    3. joanna jean antalan

      hi sir we will be visiting our place in jomalig tomorow were going to stay there for a week if u got there u can contact me and ill show u around then u can help us to advertise it and find a buyer since we are selling our properties..tnx u can contact me @ 09062468681..our place is actually more beautiful than boracay..

      1. bianca

        Hi. Im planning to explore the beaches in quezon province. Im a solo traveller. I tried to call the nos. but they’re inactive. Help 🙂 im from alabang.

  11. Robert

    looking forward to visit this place soon, any contact number that I can get? thanks in advance!

  12. ren

    good day! :))

    architecture student po ako, tanong ko lan po kung available pa po ung # ni tatay rudy tejada? ano po ung new # nia? gusto po namin pumunta ngayong friday (dec. 20, 2013) na po for our Design Project. pls. reply po asap~

    thank you and God Bless~ :))

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  15. sonnyboysantiilan

    plan 2 return(jomalig) this coming june, with my barkadas,hope power supply generates 24/7.bitin kc ang kantahan eh.he he.

  16. Bicolanang Lakwatsera

    Wow, ang ganda ng view

  17. Jhudy

    Ang ganda ng place……gusto kong pumunta jan

  18. gly28

    Hi~ I wanna ask if you know the days when there are boats going to Jomalig Island from Atimonan. Is it possible on weekends of July? How much is the fare per person or per boat? Thanks and I wish to see your reply soon! 😀 God bless your journeys!

  19. gemel sabater

    hi i would like to ask po kung available pa ung accomodation sa tejada’s family.. and ung no. po na pwdeng contakin cla. thank you.. i’ll love to go and explore new beaches thank you

    1. Hi Gemel, yes it is still available. Please contact the number posted on the post 🙂

  20. Hi lakwatsero,
    Iaman avid reader of your blog.Amplannig to go to Jomalig. Existing parin ba ang place to stay there? Thanks

    1. Hi Mercy! Thanks for reading my blogs 🙂 Yep, existing pa din siya. I updated the number early this year since nagchange sila ng number. Say hi to Tita Aida for me 🙂 Enjoy Jomalig 🙂

      1. last year pa eto sa list ko, mapuntahan na sana this year

        1. Robert

          kaya yan sir haha

        2. ace

          kelan ka pupunta sir?

      2. Chi Marquez

        Lakwatsero hi,
        i have several inquiries:
        1) if we get to the port via Real by noon time, are we assured that there’s boat ready for sailing to Jomalig? how many boat trips in a day?
        2) are there enough life vests for passengers?
        3) …7 hours on boat … what did you do while sailing?
        4) what’s the ideal no. bags to carry with us? would 2 backpacks per passenger not cause overload?
        Jomalig is my dream destination…

        1. Lakwatsero

          Hi Chi,

          To answer your questions:

          1. No guarantee since there is no regular public boat going there, you will only be riding with the local fisherman’s boat (if any). But usually, there’s one daily, and they usually leave on or before midday since Jomalig is around 6 hours journey
          2. None.
          3. Slept.
          4. Travel light. I only had one backpack with me.

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