A Day before
our travel I was still indecisive whether to head North (Magalawa Island,
Zambales) or South (Lobo, Batangas) for
a quick weekend getaway. I sure did my homework for both places though,
researched for routes, distance, and accommodation including essential tips
from blog posts I’ve read.
I was quite
reluctant in pursuing Magalawa Island because I’ve already spent a night or two
camping in Anawangin, Nagsasa and Potipot Island which typically has that same feels
and Lobo Batangas sounds new to me, hence the advantage to my ever curious
nomad persona.
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Almalin
Beach Resort
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This sleepy
town has a lot to offer, so here’s to what I did this summer.
Travel time from Taytay Rizal to Lobo Batangas is 2h 57 mins (130.7 km) with minimal traffic congestion and stopovers.
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Nowadays, it’s
much easier to reach off the beaten places with the help of Waze. See how the
road curls up there? It already gives you an idea how the terrain looks like,
scary and exciting for my 2 years driving experience
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Our first
stop was in Almalin Beach resort
A very
calming mood of the resort by the beach
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bummers!
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In capping
off our quick weekend travel we head on to see for real the Faro de Punta Malabrigo.
Overlooking Verde
Island Passage and Mindoro Island the Malabrigo Light House is one of the few
remaining Spanish era lighthouses in the Philippines that are actively used
until today.
A must see
where the locals frequently visits for a swim is the pebbled beach which is
roughly 118 steps to get down and back up the lighthouse
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The water
was so clear and inviting but I wasn’t ready for a 118 steps going up
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A well
deserved rest.
Commuting Directions:
Cubao Bust
Terminal ( near Shopwise) or
Alabang Bus
Terminal (next to Starmall)
Take the bus
to Batangas City, get off at Batangas Grand Terminal.
From there
take a jeepney bound to Batangas Basilica near the Batngas City Hall
Ride a
tricycle to Lobo Jeep Terminal near SM Batangas City and take another jeepney
bound to Lobo Town proper.
Private Transport:
I suggest
you use the mobile app WAZE or Google Map. It will lead you to a shorter travel
time route, the zigzag route. Have a safe drive.
