Romblon | Tablas Point

 

It is my first time to visit the province of Romblon and I have planned to fly to one of the largest islands, Tablas. Arrived on a sunny afternoon last December and met the “habal-habal” (motorcycle) driver referred by a friend at Tugdan airport.

Off we were to the southern-most part of the island, Tablas Point, in the town of Santa Fe. It was around an hour and a half drive, three-fourth of the roads were paved along the coast of Tablas but before reaching the resort, the last few kilometers consist of challenging unpaved, some even muddy, slopes. It was a tough ride, but the scenic fields and beach views made it all worth the trip.

Finally, I was welcomed by this lovely point tucked between the beach, fields, a hill, and a lake. Located at Agmanic, Sta. Fe in Tablas Island where one could find pristine beach with vibrant blue waters. They offer a more adventurous kind of accommodation composed of spacious cabins and tents of two types: Queen and King Safari.

Mine is a 50-square-meter room with a queen size bed, a sleeper couch, dining table and terrace which boasts the view of the sea which is just a few steps away. Perfect for sundown sceneries. These tents let you experience the authentic feel of houses in the Philippines via the nipa roofing and bamboo floor. It gives you the option for walls to come down at night or put up during the day with only the screen between the view and surroundings. Giving you the ultimate island living experience which focuses on simplicity and nature. Complete toiletries are available at their outdoor toilet.

Some interesting activities you might find or want to explore while you are at the resort is join on beach games (volleyball and the like), sight-see and see the rest of Tablas via motorbike, snorkeling at the lovely beach in front, or hike the nearby hill which gives 360 degrees view of the coconut plantation, fields, and shore of Tablas Point.

They also have their restaurant which opens from morning 'til dinner time with gym equipment found on corner of the establishment.

Indeed, Tablas Point gave me a much-awaited break I needed which allowed me to study, relax, and enjoy with nothing but the sound of waves crashing against the shore.

How to get there?

Tablas island has 1 domestic airport located an hour from Tablas Point. Every town has points of entry via their well-maintained ports as well. Below is the list of how to get to our beautiful beach.

-From Manila to Tablas Island - Tugdan Airport

1 hour Flight

1hr 30min Van ride to Tablas Point Resort

OR

1 hour Boat Transfer to Tablas Point Resort

via Philippine Airlines

flights are 3 times per week, Sunday, Wednesday and Friday

-From Manila to Kalibo International Airport

1 hour Flight

1hr 30min Van ride to Caticlan Jetty Port

1 hour boat ride from Caticlan Jetty port to Tablas Point Resort

via Cebu Pacific, Phil. Airlines and Air Asia

Upon arriving in Kalibo you can take the bus to Caticlan. Transfers via boat to Tablas is available for reservations and pickups. While in Caticlan we have our concierge to pick you from the airport to take you to our boat for an hour boat ride to Tablas Point.

-From Manila to Caticlan (Boracay) Airport - Godofredo Airport

1 hour flight

1 hour boat transfer to Tablas Point Resort

via Cebu Pacific, Phil. Airlines and Sky Jet Airlines, once per day, 35min flight.

In Caticlan, concierge can pick you from the airport to take you to their boat for an hour boat ride to Tablas Point.

-From Batangas - Odiongan:

via 2Go Ferry

Wednesday and Saturdays

9:00PM departure

4:00AM Arrival

-From Boracay or Caticlan:

Pickup arrangement with the hotelcan be done via email. They offer motorboat or speedboat rides from either Boracay or Caticlan, the former journey only taking an hour while the latter only needing 30 minutes.

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