Exploring Fortune Island: Athens, Greece of the Philippines
It’s really a taste of Athens,
Greece once you visit Fortune Island in Nasugbu, Batangas in the Philippines.
Fortune Island was once a luxury island resort, but now it is just an abandoned
island with a few crumbling structures just like the acropolis of Athens.
How to get there
By private transport – there are
two main routes going to Nasugbu from Manila. The first one is via Tagaytay
which can be reach through SLEX (Carmona or ETON exit) or Aguinaldo Highway.
The second option is via Cavitex then Anterio Soriano Highway.
By public transport – From
Baclaran or Buendia Bus Stations, ride a BSC or DLTB Buendia-Taft bus bound for
Nasugbu. Alight the bus in Nasugbu Bus Station then ride a tricycle going to
Fortune Island Resort. Fare is around P160. Travel time is roughly 3 hours.
At the Fortune Island Resort,
ride a pumpboat to the island for P3500-4,000 good for 8-10 pax. The boat ride
takes about forty five minutes (45) from the cost of Nasugbu to Forune Island.
What to Do
There were abundant of activities
to do in the island.
·
Swimming.
With its pristine beach and powdery white sand it is ideal for swimming.
With
friends. Enjoying the white beach of Fortune Island.
· Cliff
diving. At the back of the hill, you’ll see a jumping point from where you
can dive into the open sea.
Snorkeling
and Diving. You can explore the underwater in the island. You can either
snorkel with a floater or if you are skillful than that then this might just
become one of your favorite free dive spots.
Trek to
the Lighthouse. Go on a 30-minute trek to the lighthouse atop the island’s
highest point. You’ll love to see the antic that it is.
Pictorial.
Fortune Island is really great for pictorial. The acropolis and statues
set against the backdrop of infinity turquoise blue sea will confuse people if
you are in the Mediterranean or in Philippines. Try to capture the sunrise and
sunset.
Sunset in Fortune Island is also stunning
·
Camping.
If you want to explore more on the island you bring your own tent or rent. But
make sure to bring mosquito repellent, loads of water and food supplies as the
island lacks of basic amenities like electricity, rooms and toilets.
If you’re also looking for a
prenuptial venue, well, I definitely suggest Fortune Island. Here’s our sample
prenuptial photos which me and my best friend had taken.
*Photos by J & A Photography
Sample Itinerary and Budget
Activity
|
Expenses
|
Day 1
|
|
04:00 AM – Bus going to
Nasugbu, Bartangas (Note: If you’re early travel time is 2 hours but if not
estimated travel time is 3-4 hours. Fare costs 160Php one-way)
|
Php 320.00
|
06:00 AM – ETA Fortune
Island Resort. Breakfast
|
Php 100.00
|
07:00 AM – Boat Travel
Fortune Island
|
Php 350.00 (Banca good for 10)
|
07:45 AM – ETA Fortune
Island (You can rent tent if you’re going to have an overnight stay. I just
forgot how much it cost, but I guess its around P200-300)
|
Php 150 (Good for 2)
|
08:00 AM – 06:00 PM – Time
to explore Fortune Island
|
|
DAY 2
|
|
5:30 AM – Sunrise Viewing
|
|
7:00 AM – Boat ride going
back
|
|
7:45 AM – Shower
|
|
8:30 AM – Going back to
Manila
|
|
Miscellaneous
|
Php 500.00
|
Total
|
Php 1,420.00
|
Overall it was a nice experienced. Fortune Island is a must
have in your travel list since its beauty is beyond compare.
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