Guimaras the sweet taste of summer

Guimaras is an island province located in the Western Visayas in the Philippines. While there are several islands that fall under the Guimaras area, it is the island of Guimaras, and the capital Jordan, that are most visited by tourists to the area.

 

The Climate of Guimaras

Guimaras has your typical tropical climate. If you want the dry season, then between November and April is your safest bet. For the rest of the year, Guimaras can get incredibly wet, and tropical storms are the norm.

 

Beaches in Guimaras

There are several different beaches on the islands, but the most popular, and often regarded as one of the best in the Philippines is Alubihod Beach. This coconut-tree laden beach boasts beautiful sands and crystal clear waters. It is the main haunt for swimmers and anybody that wants to engage in a touch of water sports. Most of the boat trips that head to the various surrounding islands will also depart from this beach, and thus you will quickly become very familiar with it.

 

Places to Stay in Guimaras

Guimaras is an area that is rich with affordable island resorts. Many of the people who stay in Guimaras will often stay in Nueva Valencia. This is because this part of the main island will provide easier access for those who want to explore the surrounding islands. However, to be honest with you, just about any of the beach resorts in Guimaras would be a tremendous place to stay at.

 

What to do in Guimaras

Not many people know this, but Guimaras actually holds a Guinness World Record. Or, it did up until recently. The island boasts one of the smallest town plazas in the world. You may not feel that this is very interesting, but it is actually one of the more popular sights in Guimaras, and you will see why once you get there.

If you want stunning views over the region, then hiking up Balaan Bukid is a tough, but rewarding hike. This a popular pilgrimage for people in the Philippines, and the hike will show you various religious sights along the way. This is perfect for getting to understand a little bit more about the culture of the region.

For those who want to understand more about the religion of the region, and to see a real working Asian temple, then a trip to Trappist Monastery wouldn’t go amiss. In fact, if you are into this sort of thing, this is actually going to be a top one on the list of ‘places to stay in Guimaras’.

Finally: for another beach, and a stunning sight that shows the Spanish history of Guimaras, a trip to Guisi Lighthouse certainly wouldn’t go amiss. This is actually one of the oldest lighthouses in all of the country.

Along the way, you will be able to experience once of the most unique cultures in the Philippines. It is also going to be exciting to explore these islands. There really is a lot to see and do here.

Leave a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *