Contributed by B and C Backpack the Earth
To most tourists, Boracay is still the “epitome” of the best white
sand beach in the Philippines. But if you’re unlike them who prefers
low-key, uncrowded white sand beach, head on to Isla de Gigantes
instead, located in Carles, Iloilo.
My research convinced me that we will only go to Cabugao Gamay,
Tangke Water Lagoon, Bantique Sandbar and Antonia Beach. It’s impossible
to explore the remaining islets/islands in one day. Gigantes is named
as such because it’s giant, where “malalaking tao” or giant people
according to locals, used to live.
It’s easy to fall in love with Bantique Sandbar. The waters are
crystal-clear green and the sand on the beach is flat. If you don’t know
how to swim, or for some reason afraid to go farther away from the
shore, Bantique Sandbar invites you to go farther without worrying of
the sudden slide of the sand. It’s that flat! Even up to chest deep.
Bantique Sandbar feels like a huge swimming pool. But always be careful.
