The island town of Calayan in Cagayan which is in the middle of Aparri and the Batanes group of islands is a sure winner. If you look into the Philippine map, Calayan is one of the islands closer to the China Sea on the northern coast of Luzon. Calayan is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Cagayan, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 16,233 people in 2,654 households. Calayan boasts a white sand and sharp rocks that makes it a potential landmarks for tourists. The Calayan islands are one of the Babuyan Islands in the Luzon Strait northern region. It is composed of the four of the five major islands of the Babuyan Islands such as: Calayan, Camiguin, Dalupiri and Babuyan Island in Luzon Strait north of Luzon Island. Calayan Island is the largest of the Babuyan Islands.
CALAYAN ISLAND ATTRACTIONS: WHAT TO DO AND SUGGESTED PLACES TO VISIT
Avoid the crowds, bars and shops by escaping to this out-of-the-way, still-undiscovered gem of Calayan Islands.
Sibang/Cibang Cove
It boasts a gorgeous fine white sand beach surrounded by limestone cliffs and picturesque rock formations. Camiguin Norte can be seen from a distance but this beach alone is fairly enough for you to visit Calayan. Sibang offers a true escape for tourists. It is still undeveloped, white-sandy beach for everyone to enjoy nature, as well as haven for sunbathers and those seeking for a total romantic seclusion. Calayan is an island with no airports and no banks, offering visitors an intimate, castaway-like getaway.
Centro Beach has been a perfect destination for everyone who likes to swim, sail, snorkel and dive or enjoy a romantic picnic. The Island of Calayan still has secluded hideaways perfect for diving and snorkeling – if you just know where to look. The island’s shallows are a shelter for various marine life. A couple of yards, huge table-coral formations stands out in improbable layers to catch essential sunlight. The island boasts calm waters year-round, but the best times are from the summer months of March through May, when underwater visibility exceeds 50 feet.
PHOTO ON THE LEFT: The scenic view of Sibang Cove, with Cababaan Cove in the distance. Fortunately, the world is a beautiful place if you know how to look at it. There are three coves located in Barangay Dadao which is approximately four kilometers east from Poblacion. These are Caniwara, Cababaan and Sibang that possess a scenic seascapes in the Philippines.
At the sea lies in the path of great migratory routes as well as being home to many indigenous species. The island is a paradise for wild-flower enthusiasts where the gentle maritime climate encourages prolific survival and reproduction.Wildflowers and wild flowering plants and vines, however, cover the island in great abundance. They provide a combination of colors in many areas.
OTHER PLACES TO VISIT IN CALAYAN ISLANDS
- Didicas Island Camiguin
- Camiguin Islands Whales, Dolphins
- Malangsi
- Piddan Point
- Kumanabang (a small island)
- Lighthouse Near Sibang
- Magsidel Punta
- Dipari Island-Dilam
- Smith volcano, Babuyan Claro
- Dalupiri
- Katanapan, Dibay
- Puraw
- Balagubag
- Macara
- Banua
- Rarasi
- Kaniwalan
There are a lot of other Islands in the Babuyan Island group but the above mentioned are the most commonly visited ones.
Changes due to Environmental Changes
The changes in these Islands are not that significant, probably because of the location of the Islands. They are located far to the north and very much away from the capital so the climate is still well intact except of course some changes with regards to animal behavior such as hibernation and migration. It is noticeable that sea creature migration has increased towards the deep seas of the islands; probably because of the need of animals for a place to be which is away from the seas close to the capital where polluted water comes from.
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