Camotes is very well known for its beautiful long white sand beach and wide lake. But did you know that Camotes has actually 3 major islands (Pajican, Poro and Ponson) and 1 islet (Tulang). The mainland which tourist always visit and where the known white sand beach is located and the other islands – the less touristy one.
Pilar Camotes Travel Guide
About Pilar Camotes
Pilar Camotes is a 5th income municipality and one of the 3 major islands of Camotes group of islands in Cebu, Philippines. It is the only town of Ponson Island. The island has 13 barangays and is about 10.6 kilometres (6.59 mi) long and 3.7 kilometres (2.30 mi) wide. In the 2016 electoral roll, it had 8,613 registered voters.
Camotes in Cebu province is rich in beautiful white sand beaches and good hearted people. In this article let me guide you on how to go to the less touristy other island the Ponson Island of Camotes group of islands or better known as Pilar Camotes.
How to go to Pilar, Camotes?
Via Cebu City
Ride the Oceanjet fast craft in pier 1 to Poro Camotes.
Cebu City to Camotes Fare is 500.00 php.
Boat schedule Cebu City to Camotes is Daily 6:00am and 3:00pm.
Babe and I are not your conventional traveler. We do not stay in one place when we travel especially if we are wandering around the Philippines in which most islands are just 1 or 2 boat hours away from one another. In this three day long weekend we decided to visit three islands in three days with a friend and my sister.
Kalanggaman Island, Ormoc City, Camotes Island Travel Itinerary and Expenses
DAY 1
Cebu City to Kalanggaman Island via Bogo City, Cebu
