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 Location within the Philippines | |
Geography | |
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Coordinates | 9°10′18″N 124°49′31″E |
Adjacent bodies of water | Bohol Sea |
Administration | |
Region | Northern Mindanao |
Province | Camiguin |
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
- Mantigue Island: An Underrated Tropical Paradise in Camiguin. Tara Lets Anywhere. Retrieved on 2020-03-17.
- 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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