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Calamianes Group of Islands

Calamianes Group of Islands (click image to enlarge)

The Calamian is a group of islands in the Province of Palawan. It includes:

  • Busuanga Island
  • Coron Island
  • Culion Island
  • several minor islands

The Calamian Group of Islands, also called the Calamianes, consist of over 80 islands and islets. Some of them are still deserted and unpopulated.

Busuanga Island is the largest island in the Calamian Group . It is in fact, the second largest island in the province after Palawan island itself. Busuanga offers a wide array of activities like wreck diving, kayaking, hiking, fishing, nature tripping and river cruising on mangrove-lader forest. Busuanga is surrounded by scenic island beaches, lush rain forest, mountain scenic view, water falls and natural springs.

Culion also belongs to the Calamianes Group of Islands.It is situated at the northernmost part of Palawan some 200 nautical miles southwest of Manila. Culion is slowly embracing Tourism with its many natural attractions. Tourist can also have great adventures from diving and snorkeling to trekking and rock climbing. Three ecosystems sustain the rich marine life of Culion: mangroves, seagrass, and corals.

Coron Island is the third largest island in the Calamian Group of Islands. Coron boasts a breathtaking seascape, amagnificent scenery and considered as the world’s best kept diving secret. Best known for the eight out of twelve Japanese shipwrecks that were sunk by the US Navy during the World War 2 massive air bombing campaign. Coronoffers its tourist a world class wreck diving site.

Other famous islands are located in Gutob Bay, the western part of the Calamianes. These islands include Calumbuyan Island, which offers the most beautiful coral reef of the Calamian Group, Malcatop Island, North Cay, Debutonay Island, Malajon Island (also known as Black Island) with its beautiful caves, as well as Talampulan with its fishing village, better known as Panlaitan.

Explore Palawan

Palawans Top Attraction
The top attraction in Palawan is the Underground River which is navigable by boat for 8.2 km or over 5 miles. Nowhere else in the world can you experience such a subterranean adventure. For many years the thrill of Palawan’s Underground River was only available for those willing to take the four wheel drive journey (only 50 km from Palawan’s capital city Puerto Princesa but it took half the day in wet season) and then often had to stay overnight in primitive accommodation.

Now the Palawan Underground River has been proposed as one of the 7 new wonders of the world and the number of visitors wanting to see it has exploded. During 2008-2009 the Road were paved making the trip much safer and far more comfortable.

A new 5 Star environmentally friendly Hotel has just been opened at Sabang which is the launching pad for a trip to the underground river and many other attractions in the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park.

Sheridan Beach Resort


The new Sheridan is located on the beach at Sabang making this the Palawan Beach Resort most exciting new holiday destination for 2010.

Palawan Climate

Like the rest of the country, Palawan has a hot and humid tropical climate favorable for a summer escapade. This is perfect for activities such as sunbathing, sailing and different water sports and activities. This pleasant dry season is also the peak season for tourism in Palawan starts from March to early June.

Palawan gets a lot of rainfall during the months of June to December.The southern part of Palawan enjoys virtually no storms, however it does experience tropical rains.

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