Murong Burongan Island Resort
Part of Sorsogon Countryside Tour
After our short visit to Subic Dako Beach on Calintaan Island, we gain boarded our respective boats for the short trip to Murong Burongan Island Resort on the arrowhead-shaped Murong Burongan Island.
Check out “Subic Pink Sand Beach”
Murong Burongan Island
This beautiful, one-of-a-kind island has a long white sand beach ideal for swimming and snorkeling, a large lagoon and a historical, American-era lighthouse at Murong-Buorongan Point.
Making landfall
A guiding beacon for sailors the latter was constructed on top of a sand bar with coral stones and rock corals making it a perfect spot for snorkeling and diving, with different varieties of soft and hard corals that give you an idea how beautiful the underwater world is.
Alfresco lunch
Upon making landfall on the island, we were welcomed by a feast, at their open-air restaurant/dining area, of seafood (crabs, fish and shrimps) and barbecued delights, plus pako salad, salted eggs and turmeric rice.
After this filling lunch, some of the ladies did some line dancing to burn some of the calories they gained.
Native-style cottages
The resort also features modern, comfortable native-style beachfront cottages with wooden accents, airconditioning, lofts, private bathrooms and mini refrigerators.
Cottage interior (photo: Ms. Sheila Silvestre)
Bedroom loft (photo: Ms. Sheila Silvestre)
Along the beach are cabanas and hammocks where one can relax and appreciate the crystal-clear waters and beautiful ocean view. Free-roaming geese and turkeys also had the run of the place. The resort can be rented for your own exclusive use.
A pair of free-roaming turkeys
Murong Burongan Island Resort: Murong Burongan Island, Matnog, Sorsogon. Mobile number: (0966) 951-1954.
How to Get There: Matnog is located 575.9 kms. (a 13.25–hr. drive) from Manila and 61.2 kms. (a 1–hr. drive) from Sorsogon City, both via the Pan-Philippine Highway/AH26..
Sorsogon Provincial Tourism Culture and Arts Office: Ground Floor, Capitol Building, 4700 Sorsogon City. Mobile number: (0968) 624-6279. E-mail: tourism@sorsogon.gov.ph. Facebook: www.facebook.com/sorsogonprovincialtourismoffice.
Matnog Tourism, Culture andArts Office: Brgy. Camcaman, Matnog 4708, Sorsogon. Mobile number: (097) 231-8168. Facebook: www.facebook.com/Matnog Tourism. Fees: Environmental Fee: Php20/pax and Php16 (senior citizens). Registration Fee: Php320 (foreigners), Php70 (locals) and Php40 (senior citizens).
Ur Place Travel & Tours: OLV Pangpang, Sorsogon City, Sorsogon. Mobile number (Viber): (0927) 950-3927 (Ms. Annie Gueb). Facebook: www.facebook.com/urplacetravel.