Diving Guide to the Philippines 2015

(Barry) #1

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
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