If you want to experience more than one hundred percent breathtaking paradise, the Hundred Islands National Park is the most recommended place for you. This tourist site is truly devastatingly awesome making you feel like an explorer ready to discover the mystery and abundant beauty of each island.
The Hundred Islands National Park is a masterpiece of nature made up of one hundred twenty four islets surrounded by coral gardens and pearly white sand beaches. It is situated within the boundary of Alaminos, Pangasinan in the northern part of the Philippines. These islands are found scattered along Lingayen Gulf and they vary in shapes and sizes, each having its own unique contribution to the beauty of Mother Nature.
Having picturesque views of its sparkling blue sea that forms kaleidoscope of the sun’s spectrum as it touches the pristine water, Hundred Islands National Park is a perfect haven for two thousand species of colorful tropical fishes and amazing coral gardens. It is considered as the finest place for swimming, snorkeling, fishing and diving. As cited from reports, it is also hailed by National Committee on Geographical Sciences last Sept. 2001, as a "national geological monument" due to its special characteristics, scientific importance, uniqueness, and premier scenic value.
This natural sea paradise is accessible from Lingayen, Sual and Alaminos in Pangasinan. There are public bus lines such as Victory Liner, Five Star, and Philippine Rabbit that have regular scheduled rides from Manila, Subic and Zambales bound to Baguio, Dagupan, and Tarlac that passed by Alaminos City, Sual and Lingayen. The most common drop-off point is Alaminos bus terminal. From there, you can ride on tricycle that is bound to Lucap Wharf which is about 10 to 15 minutes drive. There are boats bound for the islands that are docked near the Wharf. Other options are to proceed to Sual, Pangasinan or Lingayen and take ferry boats bound for Hundred Islands.
Time consumed in going to the islands varies depending on what island you would like to visit first and from where you came from. However, roaming around the whole area is worthy for island hoppers. Usually, if you choose the Alaminos route, Sulpot Island, Abad Santos Island, Monkey Island, and Hernandez Island will be your first island destinations because they are the most accessible islands from the Wharf which will consume approximately 15 to 20 minutes travel time. Most visited islands like the Children's Island, Governor's Island, and Quezon Island, which are also the most developed islands with complete facilities can be reached at about 25 to 45 minutes travel time.
Hundred Islands is considered by many as the perfect haven for sea activities like snorkeling, spelunking, fun-fishing, parasailing, sun bathing, jet skiing, kayaking, diving, swimming, banana boat ride, bird watching, picture taking, and many other exciting and fun-filled activities. Some of the most recommended islands to visit are as follows:
1. Turtle Island is the most famous aside from the major islands because of its turtle-like shape. It has a fine white sand beach and is most chosen place for picnic.
2. Devil’s Island is now called the Macapagal Island. It has remarkable diving sites that provide magical underwater experience.
3. Quinco Island is also known as the "Padi Island" that will encourage you to set your camera for it provides ideal background for picture taking.
4. Lopez Island is a well-loved place with powdery white sand beaches ideal for sun-bathing and kayaking.
5. Clave Island has a good diving offshore recommended for diving enthusiast.
6. Romulo Island has fine sandy beach and a wide cave that can be used as shed for visitors.
7. Sison Island is very rich in flora and fauna and also the best recommended place to capture pictures of breathtaking view.
8. Primicias Island has a serene atmosphere that provides a panoramic sunset view.
9. Scout Island also has cave and amazing colorful coral gardens. It can be an ideal spot for relaxation and swimming.
10. Shell Island is noted for its abundance of colorful shells scattered within its pearly white sand beach, a favorite place for shell collectors.
11. Panacan Island has nice rare corals that give delightful view for snorkelers.
12. Marcos Island has interesting caves and domes ready to be explored by island adventurers.
13. Urdujas' Island has twin caves that connect both sides of the island and is ideal for an island exploration.
Other beautiful islands recommended to be explored are Martha Island, Century Island, Milagrosa Island, and Old Scout Island. However, there are islets that are not inclined as picnic places for they don’t have shed areas or enough land space. Other islands are still left unexplored but will surely give amazing impressions to nature lovers.
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