Keeping it Intimate

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White sand. Cozy blue waters. Lush green. Serenity. Magic. That is Potipot Island. Located in Candelaria, Zambales northwest of Philippines, Potipot is a private island about 250 kilometers from Manila.

The Zambales coast is known for its sandy beaches and deep blue sea abundant with coral reefs but Potipot Island gives a totally new experience to those who frequent the waters of South China Sea.

You can walk around the island for 30 minutes and from atop looking down, the whole place looks like a halo. An overnight stay at this paradise is truly therapeutic, especially to those who seek solace and solitude.

To reach Potipot, you have to ride a boat from the mainland Barangay Uacon in the town of Candelaria. Candelaria is about 45 kilometers from the Municipality of Iba, the capital of Zambales.

There are small inns in Uacon but for those who want to stay at the island, it is better to bring water, food, camping gear, first-aid kits and other useful things you might need for a beach camp since there are no facilities or hotels in the island. It is better to coordinate with the local tourism offices of Candelaria or the Province of Zambales.

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