Canigao Island

Canigao is an islet located in the Philippines, in the municipality of Matalom, Leyte. The area is known for abundant fishing grounds and scenic coral reef areas suitable for diving.

Canigao Island
Canigao Island's blue waters
Canigao Island is located in Philippines
Canigao Island
Canigao Island
Location within the Philippines
Geography
Coordinates10°14′53″N 124°45′1″E
Adjacent to
Administration
RegionEastern Visayas
ProvinceLeyte
MunicipalityMatalom
Demographics
Populationuninhabited (2006)

Features

Canigao Island is uninhabited, featuring a lighthouse as its only significant man-made structure. The beaches have white sand, with tropical sea creatures and extensive coral reef in the surrounding waters. The climate is tropical and similar to that found in other areas of the Philippine islands. These natural features often attract tourists and scuba divers, who arrive at the island by traveling from Matalom (in the province of Leyte).[1]

The western and northern part of Canigao island is placed under nature protection as a sanctuary. Due to this, activities such as swimming, diving, fishing, snorkeling, and boating in the protected areas are limited by law.[2]

  • It's 20 minutes away from the port of Matalom, Leyte via ferryboat.
    It's 20 minutes away from the port of Matalom, Leyte via ferryboat.
  • View on the north side of the island
    View on the north side of the island
  • View on the east side of the island
    View on the east side of the island
  • The crystal clear blue water and powdery sand of Canigao Island.
    The crystal clear blue water and powdery sand of Canigao Island.
  • Panoramic view of Canigao from the east side
    Panoramic view of Canigao from the east side

See also

References
  1. "Tourist Description of Canigao Island", February 2006, accessed 25 March 2007
  2. "Diving Canigao Island" Archived 2007-09-27 at the Wayback Machine, accessed 25 March 2007
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