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Fortune Island, Nasugbu, Batangas


I found this hidden treasure when I was searching for places that no one seem to know about. Not many people know that this area exist since it was abandoned. This can be an unforgettable trip that looks Greek.
The time I had visited was on the month of February where the weather is not hot. To me it is the best time. It can be extremely hot since there is no covered area during our summer vacation. I recommend you bring a tent. It will give you a place to eat your food.

Tips:
What to bring before you plan your trip:

Tent 

Towel
Food and drinking water
Paper plates
Plastic utensil
Waterproof backpack
Swim clothes best to rash guard
Water shoes
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Waterproof camera
Power bank with phone cord
Trash bag (throw your trash)

Be sure to book a boat ahead of time before your arrival to set your time:


Boat Reservation contact:


Tatay Dante - 09394895292


Tatay Boy - 09186962488


Joel - 09361276462



Places to do in Fortune Island:
  • Trek to the Lighthouse - 30 minutes trek to the highest point
  • Take Greek photo shoot which you may see people doing prenup pictures
  • Cliff Dive - Jump from 25-30 feet high cliff
  • Snorkel within the water
Directions: 
Via SLEX: Exit to Sta Rosa, and then turn right. Continue onto Tagaytay-Sta Rosa Road. From Tagaytay, continue onto Tagaytay-Nasugbu Highway until you reach Palico. Make a right turn to Palico-Nasugbu Highway. At the end of Palico-Nasugbu Highway, make a right turn. Continue driving until you reach Nasugbu town proper. Make a right turn to C. Alvares Street and continue driving. Turn right to Apacible Blvd, and then continue driving until you find Fortune Island Resort.

On our first day in Nagsugbu, Batangas we had stayed in a beach front house where the beach was walking distance.




Fresh seafood can be bought from the care taker of the house.

Adobo pusit (squid)

Adobo Pata (Pork leg)

Curacha known as spanner crab mixed with lobster tail



We're told that is best to go to Fortune Island is in the morning before reaching high tide. We just brought our leftover food along with us.



Just arrived at Fortune Island

Walking around Fortune Island

Stairs to climb up to the top



Selfie with Yann



          


Prices are subject to change:

The boat ride is PHP 1,800.00 ($36.00)

Entrance Fee: PHP 500.00 ($10.00) per head

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