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Malalison Island also known as Mararison Island


With its grass like green carpets rolled over the island, it resembles Batanes of the north. 

No wonder it is called the Mini Batanes of the Visayas. 


How To Get There:

Van/Bus from Kalibo to Culasi. Estimate 2hrs travel time - 120php
Van/Bus from Iloilo to Culasi. Estimate 5hrs travel time - 200php
Van/Bus from Caticlan to Culasi. Estimate 1.5hrs travel time - 100php
Seeing Malalison Island from Culasi Port

When you get off at Culasi, walk a few meters to Culasi Port. A boat will take you to Malalison Island.


Round trip Pump Boat - 750php good for 5pax (150php per excess pax)
Terminal Fee - 10php
Environmental Fee - 20php


For IslandActivities, you can trek the island with a tour guide for 200php (ratio 1:4)


In a folklore story as told by our tour guide, Mount Madja'as is the mother of Malalison Island.


Malalison was derived from the visayan word, "Lalis" which means "to argue."


Malalison is a very hard headed daughter who always argues with her mother, Mount Madja'as - the highest mountain in Panay Island.

Mount Madja'as at the background
Malalison is the wife of Mount Kanlaon, an active volcano highest in the visayas and she always starts fights with him.

Batbatan Island in the horizon
One day, Malalison met Batbatan. She fell in love and had an affair with him. Malalison ran away from her husband Kanlaon and eloped with Batbatan.

Batbatan Island in the horizon
When Kanlaon found out, he raged with anger and erupted. Lava fell all over the land.

Rock Formation at Gui-ob Beach
From then, two new islands appeared near Magja'as. It was believed to be Malalison and Batbatan. The End.


Nablag Islet

 Nablag Islet is Malalison Island and Batbatab Island's baby.
Disclaimer: Not part of the folklore but it is fun to continue the story and inject versions of my own. Hehehe :-)

Nablag Islet at Luyo Beach
Along the trail, it is so unusual to see a hill full of pitcher plants, ferns and pine trees. These plants usually grow in forests or in cold moist places.


Pitcher plants feed on insects. They come in varying colors, reds and greens.


Jackstones by the Beach - Wave Breakers

Snorkeling is also a recommended activity in the island.


Snorkeling gears may be rented for 50php (3hrs)


Unfortunately, it was raining when we visited and the current is so strong. We just opted to swim at the beach.

Double Rainbow seen after the storm. The greater your storm, the brighter your rainbows.
It's God's promise as He apologize for the angry skies.

Sunset by the Beach

 For Accommodations:
Home Stay - 250php/pax per night
Front Beach Cottages - 300-500php for 8hrs
Family Size Camping Tents - 250php
Double Camping Tents - 150php


Tips:
You can have your food cooked for 75php per menu.
Electricity is only available from 6pm to 10pm.



                                 
     
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Location: Malalison Island, Culasi, Philippines

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