Lose
yourself among the Hundred Islands, scattered like emeralds in the deep
blue waters off Pangasinan. Unexplored coves and islets await seekers
of solitude. Each one in its own pristine beauty basks in the sun, lapped
by the waters of Lingayen Gulf.
Situated
in Alaminos, Pangasinan, Hundred Islands is a gem waiting to be discovered.
Choose among it's many facets. Soak in the sunshine on the white sand
beaches of Quezon Island. Frolic in the shallow waters of Children's
Island. Hire a boat and go island-hopping. Explore the abundant marine
life beneath the waters of Lingayen Gulf. Hike through caves and across
island trails and discover interesting rock formations.
Only three of those myriad islands have been partially developed in
the interest of ecological balance. Accomodations on these developed
islands are rustic and basic, for those who wish to touch base with
nature. Nipa huts and duplexes offer simple facilities, such as kerosene
lighting, a drum of fresh water, and trundle beds.
It
would take about five hours of bus ride from Metro Manila. That’s
a bit exhausting if you are not used to long road trips but Alaminos
City’s Hundred Islands are definitely worth the wait and the long
trip. There are actually 124 islets in this national park, which covers
an area of 1,844 hectares. The islands look like emeralds scattered
across the crystal-clear turquoise waters of Lingayen Gulf. Based on
a folklore, the islands are the tears of a primeval giant that lost
his love