Kalanggaman Island is a beautiful beach destination located in the municipality of Palompon in the province of Leyte, Philippines.

The Island of Kalanggaman is famous for its crystal clear water, white powdery sand and long sand bars stretching on both sides of the island. The surrounding of the beach is really calm, safe and truly relaxing, that’s why it’s suitable for family holidays or for a short weekend trip.

When is the best time to visit kalanggaman Island:

The best time to visit Kalanggaman Island is during the summer season m, from March to May. You may also travel to kalanggaman from November to February, but try to avoid the months of June to October due to the rainy season and possible storms. Best to check the weather updates for your safety.

What to bring in Kalanggaman Island:

•Bring food and drinks. There’s no Restaurant in the Island, only sari sari stores.

•Bring power bank as there is no electricity in Kalanggaman Island

•Bring coral-friendly sunblocks and wear aqua shoes

•If you want to stay overnight, you can bring your tent or rent a tent for PHP 400

•If you plan to snorkel, you can bring your snorkel gears or rent one from the boat operators or touts. Fee is PHP 100.

ATMs in Kalanggaman Island

No ATMs in Kalanggaman Island, so stack up cash. You can withdraw cash in Palompon or Bogo.

During our visit ( May 3, 2019) there were police officers in the kalanggaman Island. Not sure if there are actually stationed there or they were stationed there because they were a lot of tourists since it’s summer.

The Island is pretty safe for tourists however, follow the swimming protocols for your own safety m. Your boatman or tour guide should instruct you as soon as you arrive in kalanggaman.

There’s also a medic station in case of untoward incidents. JUST A REMINDER :

Do NOT swim in the sandbar area because of

the dangerous rip currents.

Keep in mind that all boats leave the island before sunset, and won’t return until the next day. If your staying for the night, make sure you’ve made your pick up times clearly to the boatman.

One of my favorite sunset photos. I’m a huge fan of beautiful sunsets and sunrise pictures. There’s something about the world being bathed in that red and yellowish to orange light that makes everything look extra magical.

Even more interesting to me are sunset and sunrise shots taken from the air itself. To have a photo capture what that setting sun looks like from up in the clouds provides an entirely different perspectives on both the event and the world as whole.

This is my friend, Kim Paquera.

Recently I’ve come to realize that I collect sunset photos. Whether it’s walking to our car at the end of the day or strolling the sand of an exotic beach, without even noticing it. I’ve managed to use my Phone to take these photos.

Collecting sunset photos is an amazing way to boost happiness. Every time I see a beautiful sunset, I say thanks. Thanks for the pinks clouds, thanks for the crack sky, thanks to the colors. I definitely believe those studies about long lasting satisfaction.

Its so amazing that sunset are powerful enough to take our breath away and stop us in our tracks. Also it is so fascinating to see how beautiful Mother Nature is.

I still love things that you don’t even need to pay for. Going to the beach and being around of your friends and having a good time means so much more than going out and spending hundreds of money.

Photo taken by: Kim Paquera

At the beach, life is different. Time doesn’t move hour to hour. We live by the currents, plan by the tides, and follow the sun.

People are just as wonderful as sunsets. When I see a sunset, I find myself saying soften the orange a bit on the right hand corner. I don’t try to control a sunset. I watched in awe as it unfolds.

These are some of my photos taken in the island.

A place that I enjoy going is to the beach. It is seen as a place of relaxation because it is normally quiet and peaceful. To look around you and see the beauty of Mother Nature at it’s finest. The majority of people of people you ask will say that it is one of their favorite vacation destination. Not only for the beauty and relaxation but for the sheer entertainment. That is the reasons I enjoy it as much as I do.

I go to the beach to get away from all troubles that are bothering me. To feel the grainy sand all under my toes. To sit there under the sun feeling the warmth of it beating down on my skin. To know that If you get too hot that you only have to walk about ten feet down until you get into the brisk of cool ocean, and feel instant relief from the blistering sun. Also to lay on a float in the ocean and just feel the ocean as you are part of it. Not only to feel but to hear the waves is the ultimate relaxation.

So if you feel helpless and that the world is becoming a huge routine, just go for an occasional walk on the Kalanggaman Island and it will definitely create wonders on the way think and see the world. It’s like a mystic force that touches your soul and even recharges your energy. Beaches are also perfect spots for creative like musicians, writers and artists to keep the ideas flowing.

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