About Ave Maria Islet
Ave Maria Islet is a small uninhabited coastal islet off Barangay Lawi in Jordan, Guimaras, Philippines, located in the Guimaras Strait near Panay Island. Known for its white sandbar, clear shallow waters and surrounding coral areas, it is a regular stop on Guimaras island-hopping tours from Jordan and Alubihod. The islet offers a quiet beach setting with views of the mainland and nearby islets, valued for swimming, photography and short beach visits.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a small, undeveloped islet with a white sand beach and sandbar surrounded by clear, shallow water. The setting is open and natural with no permanent structures, fringed by coral areas and views of Guimaras mainland and neighboring islets. Access is by small pump boat as part of an island-hopping tour. Visitors can wade, swim, snorkel near shore, take photos and relax on the sand for a short stop before continuing to other islands.
Key highlights
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Small white sandbar and beach exposed especially during low tide
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Clear shallow waters suitable for wading and swimming
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Coral areas around the islet for snorkeling
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Quiet, undeveloped natural setting off Lawi, Jordan
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Popular stop on Guimaras island-hopping tours from Jordan and Alubihod
Route
| By air | Fly to Iloilo International Airport, transfer to Iloilo City wharf and take a ferry to Jordan, Guimaras |
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| By road | Travel by road to Jordan town proper and to jump-off points at Jordan Wharf or Alubihod Beach, then continue by boat to the islet |
| By public transport |