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Malcapuya Island
Best time to visit
Morning, before winds pick up, offers calm seas and the best snorkeling visibility. Visit during the dry season, November to May, for sunnier days and easier boat crossings.
Budget tips
No regular free days; most visitors join shared Coron island-hopping tours to split boat rental costs. Expect a small island entrance fee, typically PHP 150-200, bring cash and use your own snorkel to save on equipment rental.
Recommended for
Beach lovers, Snorkeling enthusiasts, Photographers, Day trippers
Plan your visit
3-4 hours
About
Raske fakta: Powdery white sand unfurls like a soft carpet along crescent beaches, while clear water shifts from pale turquoise to deep sapphire and reveals lively coral gardens. Visitors snorkel right off the sand to spot colorful reef fish and graceful rays, and the whole island is small enough to circle on foot in under 30 minutes.
Høydepunkter: Imagine walking on sugar-white sand that squeaks underfoot, the water fanning out in three glassy bands of pale aquamarine, turquoise, and deep cobalt under a noon sun. At low tide a thin sandbar appears, inviting you to a tiny palm-fringed spit where battered banca boats painted blue and red bob like toy ships, and if you listen closely you can hear fishermen trading names and tall tales in quick Tagalog while seabirds circle overhead.
Insider tips
- Wear reef-safe sunscreen and water shoes to protect feet on rocky approaches.
- Arrive on the first boat around 8:00 AM to enjoy quieter sands and the clearest water.
- Walk to the western headland at low tide for the best wide-angle beach photos.
- Carry snacks and plenty of water, shade is limited and vendors are rare.
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