Panacalan is an islet with a surprising sandbar positioned simply off the coast of Anda, Pangasinan. That is beneath the jurisdiction of Barangay Macalaeng, however the common jump-off to the island is Tondol Seashore.

We visited the island as a part of the island-hopping package deal supplied to us by the resort the place we stayed at Tondol seashore. At first, we had been hesitant as a result of we actually deliberate to simply chill on the seashore the entire time, however good factor, we gave this a strive, as a result of Panacalan island is a should whenever you go to Anda, Pangasinan.

 

The place is Panacalan Island

Panacalan island is positioned in Anda, Pangasinan. Should you’ll test the map, Anda is definitely an island municipality of the province which was as soon as accessible solely by boat by the Catubig Channel. It was solely within the early Nineteen Nineties when a bridge was constructed to attach Anda to the mainland Pangasinan.

Anda consists of 1 massive or principal island which is known as Cabarruyan Island which is popularly referred to as the Anda island, then some surrounding islets. One in every of these tiny islands of Anda is Panacalan. It’s so small that you simply’d solely see sandbar and a tiny hut from afar. Its sandbar is likely one of the most lovely in Pangasinan and its form depends upon the season. Panacalan is positioned close to a marine sanctuary so count on a wealthy marine life surrounding the islet. Right here’s the map of Panacalan.

Expertise on Panacalan Island

Once more, I used to be grateful that we availed the island-hopping package deal of our resort in Tondol for Php 1500 for me and my girlfriend. Why? As a result of Panacalan is gorgeous. The additional expense for the island-hopping tour and the 30 minute journey time too are all price it.

It has a surprising sandbar, excellent for that seashore bumming expertise and people Instagrammable images. We had been the one individuals on the island after we had been there. It was like we owned all the things. It’s white sand however not that superb as there have been some strong rocks and a few corals on the sand. I simply need to set the expectations of those that are planning to journey to Panacalan, it’s not excellent however nonetheless, it’s nonetheless beautiful.

 

So, we took quite a lot of images and spent your entire morning till previous lunchtime there. We didn’t count on that we’d spend a lot time on the island, that’s why we didn’t convey any meals. The end result? we had been so hungry after we received again to Tondol.

One vital tip is in the event you’re planning to remain longer on Panacalan, convey some meals and sufficient water for hydration. Don’t comply with what we did. It was a mistake, we had been so delighted to be on the island, solely to comprehend that the scorching warmth of the solar made us so thirsty and we had restricted water. There’s no retailer or any institution on the island. It’s so tiny and remoted. It’s removed from Tondol that our bangkero stated that Panacalan is definitely close to the hundred islands of Alaminos.

As talked about, Panacalan is positioned close to a marine sanctuary, in order you count on to witness some wealthy marine biodiversity within the space, it’s anticipated so that you can take excellent care of the setting. Convey your trash again to the mainland and eliminate correctly.

Though we went again to Tondol exhausted and hungry, we had been glad with what Panacalan has supplied us. Please think about visiting Panacalan island if ever you traveled to Anda or Tondol.

 

The place to remain on Panacalan Island?

Let me make clear, there isn’t a lodges or any retailer on Panacalan island. That is only a tiny island with solely sand and a small hut. So your best option for you’d be, to remain at Tondol seashore which is a 30-minute boat experience going to Panacalan.

We stayed at 828 Gem Seashore Resort and we had fun. The workers is sweet and useful, plus they’ve a fantastic beachfront in Tondol. That is the place you’re going to expertise the favored white sand seashore and sandbar of Tondol.

To avoid wasting for lodging and get one of the best of your cash’s price, you too can lease Airbnb in Tondol. There are homes and lodging as inexpensive as PHP1000 per night time, so do test it out. 

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Find out how to go to Panacalan Island

One of the best ways to go to Anda, Pangsinan is by taking a bus through Victory Liner, 5 Star, Stable North, and so on. going to Alamaninos. From Alaminos, take one other bus going to Anda city correct. When you arrived in Anda, take a tricycle going to Tondol.

In Tondol, avail the island-hopping package deal being supplied by resorts going to Panacalan.

5 Star bus has direct journeys from Cubao to Anda, however these are strange buses. So by way of consolation and all, this isn’t your best option. Plus, the schedule is unstable, so please coordinate with 5 Star Bus in case you’d select this feature.

There you could have it. I hope this helps in planning your seashore getaway in Panacalan. For the entire journey information to Tondol, please test this full weblog publish: Tondol Seashore in Anda, Pangasinan (Journey Information).