Named as "Tikling" Island, because numerous birds such as Buff-Banded Rail (Gallirallus philippensis) or "Tikling" in Tagalog were abundant in the past. It may not be as popular as Boracay but it's beauty is mesmerizing, making it one of the beaches that offers a picturesque view of the tides hitting the shores composed of lush vegetation which is deserving to be labeled as a tropical paradise. It is more than an hour boat ride from Matnog in Sorsogon which is located at the southernmost tip of Luzon.
The beach is composed of fine grain, creamy white sand with some crushed red coral particles, giving it a pinkish color when viewed from afar. The island is surrounded by crystal-clear aquamarine waters and composed of vegetation mostly coconut and other tropical trees in thick clusters.
Tikling Island is a privately-owned property, there are no cottages or huts for rent, but day tour are allowed and surprisingly there are no entrance fees that are collected.
How to Get There:
1. Ride a bus bound to Sorsogon City (Penafrancia, DLTB and Isarog Lines)
2. Once you get to Sorsogon, ride a jeep bound to Matnog port.
3. From Matnog it is more than an hour boat ride to Tikling Island.
