About Cresta de Gallo
Cresta de Gallo is a small uninhabited island in the Sibuyan Sea under the jurisdiction of San Fernando, Romblon, Philippines. Located about 14 kilometers southwest of Sibuyan Island, it is known for its long white sandbar, powdery white sand beach and clear turquoise waters. The island is a popular day-trip destination for island-hopping tours from Azagra, San Fernando, offering swimming, snorkeling and scenic views in a largely undeveloped natural setting.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a small, undeveloped tropical island dominated by a long white sandbar and powdery white sand beach surrounded by clear turquoise water. The interior has low vegetation and rocky areas, with no permanent structures, shops or accommodation. Access is only by outrigger boat from San Fernando, Sibuyan Island. Visitors can explore the sandbar, swim and snorkel along the fringing reef, walk the shoreline, and enjoy open sea views. There is no electricity or piped water on the island.
Key highlights
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Long white sandbar extending from the island
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Powdery white sand beach and clear turquoise waters
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Fringing coral reef suitable for snorkeling
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Uninhabited and undeveloped natural island landscape
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Panoramic views of Sibuyan Sea and Sibuyan Island
History of Cresta de Gallo
The island was named Cresta de Gallo, Spanish for Rooster's Comb, during the Spanish colonial period due to its distinctive shape when viewed from a distance.
Route
| By air | Fly from Manila to Tugdan Airport in Tablas Island or to Caticlan/Boracay, then take ferry to Romblon or Sibuyan Island, then boat to Cresta de Gallo |
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| By road |