The Seven Islands of Mercedes, Camarines Norte

You can never have too much beach.
by Kara Santos | May 24, 2017

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Canton Island

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Canton Island is a small, rocky and uninhabited island surrounded by mangrove forests. Dubbed “The Rock” because of its massive rock formations, caves and craggy shores, this island is a favorite of visitors who love spelunking and outdoor rock climbing. The island’s unique landscape is ideal for outdoor rock climbing and has an unexplored underwater cave that can only be seen during low tide.

For responsible tourists who want to ensure that the beauty of islands are preserved, this island is of special interest because they can plant mangrove seedlings when they visit. If you visit during sunset, be sure to hike up (15 to 20 minutes) the hill on the island to get a stunning view.

 

Canimog Island

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The biggest among the seven islands of Mercedes, Canimog Island is also called the “Crocodile Island” because of its unique silhouette. The island, which is famous for its wildlife and bat sanctuary, has terrain suitable for trekking and hiking, while the waters surrounding the island are ideal for scuba diving and game fishing.

The island contains a sand,pebble and rock beach, with a stairway leading up to Canimog Lighthouse. Visitor climb 104 steps up to the historic lighthouse to enjoy the panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean.

 

Quinapaguian Island

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Quinapaguian Island is one of smaller of Mercedes’ Seven islands. But despite its diminutive size, it still has a lot to offer with its fine white sand beach teeming with rich marine life. The island is uninhabited, making it perfect for backpackers who want a secluded place for beach camping as well as swimming and hiking.

 

Malasugui Island

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Malasugui Island is the smallest of the islands, situated in the middle of the six others. It’s so small that visitors can actually circle the whole island in an hour. Most of the trees that grow on the island’s flat surface are pine trees that end on its white-sand and rock shores. Some visitors also head here for overnight and bonfire camping. From this tiny piece of paradise, you can view the entire island cluster and the mainland of Mercedes.

Take note that some islands are only accessible in the right tide or sea conditions. For a full guide on Mercedes, Camarines Norte, check out this guide. For direct inquiries, contact Facebook:  Love Ko si Mercedes. Website: mercedestourism.com 

 

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