Hundred Islands, Pangasinan

Am going to feature the hidden paradise of Pangasinan situated in northern Philippines. Lingayen is the capital of this province. It is
located on the west central area of the island of Luzon along the Lingayen Gulf. The name Pangasinan means "land of salt" or "place of salt-making"; it is derived from Pang/Bang (meaning place) and asin, (meaning salt in the Pangasinan language and many other related languages).
Since I'm away for several days, its time to refresh my mind again what is this paradise hidden beauty. Now let me take you to one of my favorite place, the famous Hundred Islands National Park. This is a marine park located off the coast of Alaminos City in the Lingayen Gulf and is composed of some 123 islands, most of which are quite small and uninhabited.

During the summer, several feasts and festivals are celebrated in Pangasinan, including the Fiestay Dayat or Bagat ed Dayat (Sea Feast), the Bangus (Milkfish), and the Mangga tan Kawayan (Mango and Bamboo) festivals. Students come here at year end of school for Hundred Island escapade. One of the tourists most favorite is the snorkeling. They can hopped from one island to another.

Villagers are using motorized boat (Banca) to transfer the tourist from the neighboring islands. You can select an island and the boatmen will drop you off and return back to pick you up according to your time arrangement. An hour or two ranges from P200-P300 of the local currency but not so sure how much would it cost this days. Here's the islands you can choose:

1.  Governor's Island
2.  Childrens Island
3.  Turtle's Island
4.  Quinco island
5.  Panacan Island
6.  Scout Island
7.  Romulo Island
8.  Quezon Island
9.  Clave Island
10. Primicias Island
11. Urdujasas' Island
12. Shell Island and so many small islet to name a few.

The uniqueness and high scenic value you will surely enjoy. I was so amazed with its beauty when I first went to Alaminos 100 islands 4 year ago. Plainly, I said the words "WOW" on the Islands itself. It's easy to amuse me especially if its about natures beauty. Its unimaginable that a pile of islands like these exists especially to my country! As a Pinoy, am super delighted that we have Hundred Islands- World Class!!!