Discover the Philippines

Swim and Enjoy the View at the Mongpong Island Beach

 

Photo from: https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/LocationPhotoDirectLink-g1026955-d3655245-i54602299-Maniwaya_Island-Marinduque_Island_Mimaropa.html

 

Off the coast of Sta. Cruz are the islets of Polo, Mongpong and Maniwaya.

Mongpong, the farthest from the mainland, is approximately 20 to 25 minutes by boat from Maniwaya. Northeast of this islet lies a kilometer’s stretch of white coral beach almost similar to the one in Elephant Island.

There are no tourist facilities in these islets. Visitors are advised to bring drinking water, sleeping bags and tents for longer stay in the area. Read More: http://www.visitmyphilippines.com/index.php?title=Natural&func=all&pid=6682

 

 

Photo from:  http://jontotheworld.com/ungab-rock-formation-mongpong-island-marinduque/

 

Mongpong island is the farthest from the mainland Marinduque,  this is  19 kilometers away from Bayubod port of Santa Cruz,  and about an hour travel time.

The eastern part of the island is a kilometer deserted long white sand beach, where crushed corals are scattered.  The northeast of part of the island is the distinguished diving site of the entire province of Marinduque.

Mongpong island, offers a different type of seashores, from white sands, to rugged, dramatic, corralled and rocky   that gives a different consciousness to all visitors.

The impressive rock formation of Ungab, served as the natural monuments in the island. This rock formation is the most visited part of  barangay island Mongpong.  Read More:   http://www.albertthebackpacker.com/mongpong-island-sta-cruz-marinduque/

 

MONGPONG ISLAND BEACH

 

 

Photo from:   http://www.turistatrails.com/2016/06/mongpong-islands-ungab-rock-formation.html

 

Mongpong Island is perfect for the more adventurous or those who wish to be away from the rapid-paced life in the city but want a bit of adrenaline pump. 

Mongpong Island is famous for its beautiful overarching bridge rock formation called Ungab which towers about 100 feet above the water.  From Maniwaya, the Ungab rock formation in Mongpong Island is definitely another site worth visiting. Read More:   http://www.enjayneer.com/2015/04/what-to-see-at-heart-of-philippines.html

 

 

Photo from:   http://jontotheworld.com/ungab-rock-formation-mongpong-island-marinduque/

 

Go To Part 12

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

Marinduque Island Province, Home of Moriones Festival

Where is Marinduque and How to Get There

Interesting Tourist Spots in Marinduque

Colorful Festivals in Marinduque

Awesome Beaches in Marinduque

Enjoy Your Stay in Marinduque

Marinduque Photo Gallery

Marinduque Video Collections

 

admin

Recent Posts

Have a Splash at the Laswitan Falls and Lagoon

  LASWITAN FALLS AND LAGOON   Photo from: https://www.sarwrites.com/2017/01/laswitan-lagoon.html   The Laswitan Falls and Lagoon…

4 years ago

Cagpangi / Green Falls Lies in the Deep Medieval Forest

  CAGPANGI / GREEN FALLS     Photo from: https://www.solitarywanderer.com/the-green-falls/   Just about 16 kilometers…

4 years ago

Lanuza Surfing Grounds is a Remote Surfing Destination

  LANUZA SURFING GROUNDS   Photo from: https://www.surf-forecast.com/breaks/Lanuza-Rivermouth   Lanuza in Surigao del Sur is…

4 years ago

Cagwait Beach is Often Compared to Boracay

  CAGWAIT BEACH   Photo from: https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/367043438355829159/   Cagwait White Beach Resort is formerly known…

4 years ago

Cabgan Island is Waiting to be Discovered

  CABGAN ISLAND   Photo from: https://en-gb.facebook.com/BaroboSurigaoDelSur27/posts   Cabgan Island (or just Cabgan), is the…

4 years ago

Discover the Mystery of the Enchanted River

  ENCHANTED RIVER   Photo from: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/hinatuan-enchanted-river   Enchanted River is as mysterious as its…

4 years ago