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Romblon


Facts

Region: 4
Capital: Romblon
Land Area: 100,355.9 sq. km.
Number of Towns: 17

1. Alcantara
2. Banton (Jones)
3. Cajidiocan
4. Calatrava
5. Concepcion
6. Corcuera

7. Ferrol
8. Imelda
9. Looc
10. Magdiwang
11. Odiongan
12. Romblon

13. San Agustin
14. San Andres
15. San Fernando
16. San Jose
17. Santa Fe


Churches and Religious Shrines

St. Joseph Cathedral, Romblon
- Built by the Recollect Fathers in the 15th century. The church features a Byzantine altar, stained-glass windows and houses a genuine collection of antique icons and religious paintings.


Major Attractions

Bonbon Beach, Romblon - This shoreline is covered with fine white sands and features a gradually sloping ocean floor free of sea grass and sharp stones. Right across the beach is a small islet, which is accessible by foot during low tide. This islet has a secluded swimming area with a short stretch of fine white sand beach.

Romblon Bay, Romblon - A well-protected harbor, which is considered to be the best landlocked harbor in the country. During inclement weather, inter-islands ships take shelter here. Facing the sea is the town proper of Romblon with colorful bancas and quaint houses lining the dock.

Tinagong Dagat, Calatrava - A circular pool of salty water about 40 meter in diameter located on the northern tip of Tablas Island.

Oregon Rock, Calatrava - Two black boulders standing guard at the entrance to Romblon Pass that separates Tablas and Romblon Islands. People in Calatrava claim that the Oregon Rock is "growing" by the minute.

Mainit Falls, Odiongan - With its warm water that gave its name, Mainit Falls lies amidst the lush greenery of the highlands of Odiongan. It has a three-tiered fall whose water form three deep pools where one can bathe luxuriously.

Garing Falls, Odiongan - The cool waters from Garing Falls form two pools - the second pool has a depth of three fathoms with a width-span of 15 meters, while the first pool is smaller and shallower.

Carabao Island - Lies in the southernmost part of the province between Tablas and the famous island resort of Boracay. Also called the Town of San Jose, which is said to have the most beautiful beaches in all of Romblon.

Mt. Guiting-Guiting, Sibuyan - An awe-inspiring volcanic cone jotting abruptly to a height of 2,057 meters above sea level. It is the highest peak in Romblon with rugged terrain and mystique that challenge many mountain climbers.


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