BAYANGAN ISLAND,ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE:TRAVEL GUIDE BLOG

 


    Bayangan Island is located in Labason Town of Zamboanga Del Norte,Philippines.The beautiful Island is sorrounded with creamy sand,clear waters and teeming marine life. Bayangan Island is part of the Murcielagos Islands Protected Landscape.

    Despite its distance to the airports within the Zamboanga region, Bayangan Island is one of the promising destinations of Zamboanga del Norte province. The long commute is worthwhile.

 

 When is the best time to visit Bayangan Island:

        

    The best time to visit Bayangan Island is during the summer season, from March to May. You may also travel to Bayangan from November to February but try to avoid the months of June to October due to the rainy season and possible storms. Best to check the weather updates for your safety.

 

What to bring?

  •  Bring reef-friendly sunscreen and mosquito or insect repellent.
  • Wear aqua shoes when swimming.

    

    Mobile signal in Bayangan Island is available in Bayangan,Labason Zamboanga Del Norte

Internet in Bayangan Island: mobile data is also available but signal is generally intermittent.





HOW TO GO TO BAYANGAN ISLAND:

 

    To visit here, you must coordinate through the Labason LGU Facebook page prior to your intended date of visit

 

How to get to Bayangan Island, Labason Zamboanga Del Norte?

  

  1. Via Dipolog Airport is about 6 hrs (take Labason bound Van or alternatively
  2. Take Ipil/Zamboanga bound bus/vans.
  3.  Alight in Liloy Terminal, take jeep/minibus to Labason terminal)
  4.  Via Pagadian Airport is about 8-10 hrs (take Ipil/Zamboanga bound bus. 
  5. Alight in Ipil. Then take bus/van bound to Dipolog, alight in Liloy Terminal.
  6.  Then take van/jeep/minibus to Labasan Town) Via Zamboanga Airport is about 6-7 hrs (take Dipolog bound bus/van, alight in Liloy Terminal.
  7.  Take jeep/van/minibus to Labason) Upon arrival in Labason Terminal, 
  8. Take a tricycle ride to the port.
  9.  Ask where the Coast Guard office is and advise them of your intention.




    The island also offers one of the spectacular sunset viewings, thanks to the expansive seas surrounding it. The cloudless blue sky dramatically turned to warm hues slowly to mauve until the blue hour sets in. This amazing change of colors certainly I would never forget. Bayangan Island is hidden paradise in Labason Zamboanga Del Norte with a beautiful tropical scenery all around and very sweet people, far from crowded area, and it is safe. Silently enjoying its serene spot, Bayangan Island in Labason town of Zamboanga del Norte, a beautiful island rimmed with creamy sand, clear waters and teeming marine life, an off the beaten path destination. 

    You need to spend a night here to enjoy and experience fully the island. With the sky dramatically changing due to the golden hour, the landscape on my side seems to be ablaze. There are interesting driftwoods also along the beach that is good for photography subject. Despite its distance to the airports within the Zamboanga region, Bayangan Island is one of the promising destinations of Zamboanga del Norte province. The long commute is worthwhile. 



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