Charmaine AchaThe Philippines has more than 7, 000 islands and I’m pretty sure it will continue to increase in the next couple of years. Out of the thousands of islands the Philippine archipelago is comprised of, there are some islands that truly stand out from the rest because of their (yes, you guessed it right) SHAPE! Are you ready to explore some of the strange islands in the Philippines?
1. Vulcan Point, Batangas
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An island within a lake on an island within a lake on an island – what a mind-blowing tongue twister, and truly one of the strange islands in the Philippines. To put it simply, Vulcan Point is that tiny island in the middle of Taal Volcano’s crater lake. Okay, there’s nothing special about its shape, but the idea of an island born out of a crater lake is something really strange and interesting. Don’t you think so?
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2. Turtle Island, Pangasinan
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You’ve probably heard of Hundred Islands in Alaminos, Pangasinan. One island that will surely catch your attention in this group of islands is Turtle Island because (yes, you’re right again), it has the shape of a turtle. Turtle Island looks like a turtle – simple logic!
3. Crocodile Island, Pangasinan
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Unlike Turtle Island, you must be wary of Crocodile Island because crocodiles inhabit the area. Just kidding! Crocodile Island looks like a giant croc that is almost ready to devour the poor little ‘turtle’. Crocodile Island and Turtle Island are situated next to each other in Hundred Islands, Alaminos Pangasinan. These two islands are indeed some of the strange islands in the Philippines you have to see in your lifetime!
4. Snake Island, El Nido, Palawan
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I won’t blame you if you’d think that Snake Island is named after its long snaky shape because it truly is! Its white sandbar looks as if it’s trying to slither its way to the mainland. And oh, you can only set foot on the island when it’s low tide. The Snake Island is one of the main attractions of El Nido, and is often part of any island hopping tour.
5. Corregidor Island, Cavite
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Enough of islands named after animals! Here’s an island that, despite its shape, wasn’t named “Tadpole Island”. Corregidor Island bears witness to the painful World War II era. Here, you will learn so much about the Japanese invasion, the American influence and the sacrifice of our fellow Filipinos during the war. Corregidor Island, I must say, is a place every Filipino should visit! You’ll get what I mean when you explore it yourself.
6. Seco Island, Antique
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This island is named after a part of the body! Can you guess? If your imagination is as good as mine, you will get the right answer. The island looks like a human elbow and rightfully so, it was named “Seco”, which translates to elbow in English.
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7. White Island, Camiguin
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Ah, White Island! It’s a long winding white sandbar in the middle of the sea, and it’s one of the
unspoilt beaches in the Philippines you definitely have to visit in the summer! The surrounding waters are crystal clear as well, so pack your picnic baskets and snorkelling gear for a perfect afternoon in the sun!
Now, aren’t you itching to start your summer getaway?
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If you know some more strangely formed islands in your locality, please share them with us. We’d love to know them too!
