Bohol is surrounded by a large number of small islands. One of them is Cabilao Island, which lies on the West of the main island of Bohol, facing Cebu island. We have had a visit to this triangular shaped 7.2 square kilometer island on our wishlist for several years, but everytime, something or other got in the way, but this time, we finally had the opportunity. To get there (from Tubigon), we took a bus in the direction of Tagbilaran, along the coastal ring-road. We got of at Poblacion Loon, and waited for the jeepney going to the barangay Mocpoc, which is located on the western end of Sandingan island that faces Cabilao. Here is a little pier, where you can find out-rigger boats that can bring you across the canal. The distance to Cabilao is not that far, but since the small resorts on the island are on the opposite side, they will have to bring you around the island. After negotiating a price for the trip, we embarked and set off. The trip on the boat takes about three quarters of an hour, and gives you some nice views of the curious overhanging rock formations that compromise most of Cabilao’s coastline. You’ll also pass by fishermen who opperate small bankas every once in a while.
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