Romblon

E

xisting in relative isolation from
the rest of Luzon, Romblon
retains much of its Spanish legacy
and its natural attractions are largely
unexplored. Some say it is like the
Philippines of 20 years ago. Lining
the shores of the province’s three
major islands – Romblon, Sibuyan,
and Tablas – are some of the best,
most unspoiled beaches in this part
of the country. Ringed by palm-
fringed white sand, these beaches
boast a wealth and variety of
marine life offshore. Inland, there
are a number of waterfalls and an
inland salt lake.
For divers, Romblon is becoming
synonymous with macro
photography and super macro
photography. The coasts around
Alad and Logbon and the west

coast of Romblon boast over 30

dive sites that are producing some

amazing results for the hardcore

macro diver looking for such elusive

creatures as the barely discernable

green algae shrimp, many rare and

extremely cryptic nudibranchs like

the tiger butterfly (Cycerce nigra)

and various pygmy and sea grass

seahorses.

There are five marine sanctuaries

in the three-island area. There are

also some beautiful reefs here.

Tablas

Sibuyan

40, 41, 42, 44

39

43

Romblon

Romblon sunset -

photo ©Monika Pirdzuns

Sibuyan Sea