Mantigue

Mantigue is a small island located about 3.5 kilometres (2.2 mi) off the coast of volcanic island province of Camiguin province in the Philippines. Also known as Magsaysay Island, it is about 4 hectares (9.9 acres) of greenery fringed with a gleaming white beach of powdery coral sand. It used to be home to a fishing village until the government declared the island a protected area and prohibited any locals from staying therein.[1] One side of the island is a white sand beach with corals offshore, and the opposite side provides a deep drop-off for snorkeling and diving.[2]

Mantigue Island
Mantigue Island
Location within the Philippines
Geography
Coordinates9°10′18″N 124°49′31″E
Adjacent bodies of waterBohol Sea
Administration
RegionNorthern Mindanao
ProvinceCamiguin

Mantigue Island can be reached by light water craft in 25–30 minutes from Brgy. San Roque in the town of Mahinog.

See also

References

  1. Mantigue Island: An Underrated Tropical Paradise in Camiguin. Tara Lets Anywhere. Retrieved on 2020-03-17.
  2. Places to See in Camiguin Archived 2011-06-11 at the Wayback Machine. Province of Camiguin Official Website. Retrieved on 2010-06-11.
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