A relaxing vacation in ANTIQUE; Where the mountains meet the sea
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Culasi, Antique
Frolick in the tropical island of Malalison.
The most striking feature of Malalison (or Mararison), 15 to 20 minutes to the west of the mainland in the municipality of Culasi, is the long sandbar that greets visitors to this tiny island community.
According to local folklore, Malalison is one of three islands (including Maningning and Batbatan) believed to have been the banished daughters of Mt. Madjaas. Considered the highest peak in Panay, Mt. Madjaas (which also means mataas or tall) rises over 2,000 meters above sea level and overlooks the three islands comprising Culasi.
Malalison is home to a small, friendly fishing community. Although most visitors usually come here for day trips, it’s possible to camp at the beach or stay at the village’s multipurpose hall for the night. The facilities are bare, and the island does not have round-the-clock access to electricity, but this is exactly what makes the island perfect for those who want to unplug.
At the back of the village are grassy hills that visitors can hike to for stunning views of the mainland and nearby islands, including the Nablag Islet, which one can walk to via sandbar during low tide. Malalison is also gifted with waters teeming with marine life, as well as an unspoiled white sand beach for swimming.
At the back of the village are grassy hills that visitors can hike to for stunning views of the mainland and nearby islands, including the Nablag Islet, which one can walk to via sandbar during low tide. Malalison is also gifted with waters teeming with marine life, as well as an unspoiled white sand beach for swimming.
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