About Cresta de Gallo
Cresta de Gallo is an uninhabited small island in the Sibuyan Sea under the municipality of San Fernando, Romblon. It is noted for its powdery white sand, sandbar and clear turquoise waters. The island is undeveloped with no permanent settlement and is accessed by boat from mainland Romblon. It is a well-known day-trip and camping destination for swimming, snorkeling and sightseeing.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect an undeveloped coastal island with a long white sandbar, powdery white sand beach, clear shallow waters and surrounding Sibuyan Sea views. The interior has low vegetation and sandy terrain. There are no permanent commercial establishments. Visitors explore the beach, sandbar and snorkeling areas and may camp overnight with prior arrangement. Access is only by outrigger boat from San Fernando, with conditions dependent on sea and weather.
Key highlights
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Powdery white sandbar extending from the island
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Clear turquoise water suitable for swimming and snorkeling
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Uninhabited and undeveloped island landscape
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Panoramic views of Sibuyan Sea and nearby islands
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Overnight camping under open sky
Route
| By air | Fly to Tugdan Airport in Tablas Island, Romblon, then travel by van and ferry to Sibuyan Island and onward to San Fernando |
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| By road | From San Fernando town proper in Sibuyan Island, travel by road to Barangay Azagra, the main jump-off point for boats to Cresta de Gallo |
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