The Beauty of Sorsogon

By: Steffi Ann B. Kawamura

There are a lot of things that you can do and you can see when you visit Sorsogon. Maybe some of you will be amazed but some are not. But Sorsogon has its own beauty.  And I'll let you show it. So if you are planning to visit Sorsogon. Here are the lists of some of the things you can do and see in Sorsogon. 

So where to go?

Come with me and let's discover and explore the Beauty of Sorsogon.

DAGOS TABI KAMO!

1.       Whale Shark Interaction – Sorsogon is known as the Whale Shark Capital. Sorsogon became popular because of Butanding. Many tourist visit Donsol for them to Swim and Dive with the Whale Shark. So if you’re looking for adventures try experiencing this kind of Activity with the Shark.  (DONSOL)

2. Firefly Watching - Prepare to be awed by thousands of sparkling fireflies illuminating the trees and the surrounding sky. (DONSOL)

3.       Picturesque Island – You will be mesmerized by the color of the water of the sea and the white sand beach and sometimes with the pink sand beaches in Matnog. You will be refreshing to dive in this crystal clear water. You can visit Tikling Islang or Subic Beach ‘because it offers a good spot for water activities like snorkelling, scuba diving, etc. (MATNOG)

4.       Juag Lagoon Fish Sanctuary – For those tourists who are fish lover this is a good place for you. You have the chance to feed the marine species and you can also swim along with them. (MATNOG)

5.       Dip into the Spring – If you are looking for a place to relax your body here is San benon. It is a natural Spring water that offers a Hot and Cold Spring. (IROSIN)

6.       Explore the Bacon Beaches – Paguriran Island is one of the known beaches in Bacon. It is a seawater lagoon surrounded by jagged rocks. Explore the beaches in Bacon. (BACON)

7.       Mt.Bulusan – If Albay has a Mayon Volcano. Sorsogon has Mt. Bulusan. It is one of the active volcano in Sorsogon. See the natural beauty of the scenery. If you are fond of having a more thrill you can hike in this wonderful mountain. (MT.BULUSAN)

8.       Mt.Bulusan National Park and Mountain Lake – It is a wildlife sanctuary and protected rainforest. It’s a place for relaxation, for picnic, kayaking and fishing. (MT.BULUSAN)

9.       Pto.Diaz Mangrove Forest – Explore the Natural Mangrove Forest in Sorsogon. (PRIETO DIAZ)

10.   Barcelona Church - It is considered the most well preserved church in the province with its original walls and bell tower still relatively intact. You can also climb its belfry for a great view over the ocean. (BARCELONA)

11.   Festivals – Sorsogon celebrates what we call the Pili Festival and Kasanggayahan Festival. This festivals features dance like Pantomina, PIli Street Dance, etc.

12.   Indulge in Seafood and Delicacies – Sorsogon is rich in aquatic resources and is a supplier of seafood. Your travel wouldn’t be complete without trying some of the local favorites like the Ginataang Alimasag (crabs with cocomilk), Sinabawang Tahong (mussel soup), or Ensaladang Lato (seaweed salad).

SO HOW'S THE TOUR? DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA ON YOUR MIND? SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? COME AND VISIT SORSOGON! ENJOY and HAVE FUUUUN!

(C) Stepiie2012