Sunday, June 5, 2016

Lobo, Batangas - DIY Road Trip

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.

Almalin Beach Resort




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.

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

















Our first stop was in Almalin Beach resort 

A very calming mood of the resort by the beach





bummers!























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

The water was so clear and inviting but I wasn’t ready for a 118 steps going up



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.

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