"Discovering Caluya Island: A Hidden Gem of Pristine Beaches, Marine Wonders, and Rich Culture"

Caluya Island is one of the towns of Antique. it is an island that needs to travel 4-5 hours from the port of Libertad Antique. Although the travel is tiring but you will get the most out of it and you will be impressed by the island because it is one of the richest towns in Antique because of the Carbon that can only be obtained in Semirara Caluya Antique and it has white and beautiful sand similar to that of Boracay.

Our island is sparsely populated, with a small community that warmly welcomes visitors. Life here is simple and unhurried if you want to know how seaweeds have been planted you can go to Panagatan Island it is an island rich in tambalang/seaweeds it was 2-3 hours of travel from caluya island, and if you want to see big trucks or see where the carbon comes from you can go to Semirara Island which is a 2 hours travel from Caluya Island and lastly if you are a nature lover and loves animals like horses you can go to Sibay Island it was 1-2 hours of travel and all island that I shared are the things that I wanted you to go and try but also it will depend on weather. As you stroll through the local people of Caluya, you’ll encounter friendly faces and experience the genuine hospitality of the locals, whose way of life is deeply connected to the island’s natural rhythms. Yes Caluya is composed of three big islands of Caluya, Sibay and Semirara and islets of Liwagao, Panagatan I, II and III, Sibato, Sibolo and Nagubat.

I will share my experience when I went home last December, this month is the month with strong waves and bad weather, last December when I went home for my Christmas Break I encountered again the most favorite but scary travel home from caluya, yes it was my favorite because I'm going to travel with waves because I'm used to traveling and I've been on a trip where the waves are big and bigger than our house and also I liked the waves that meet us but thankfully I reached Caluya then January 2024 before our class will resume I encountered strong waves again but last January is the most tired trip and I told myself that I will not go home this December but it will depend, maybe I will change my mind because I miss my family. For me if you are not used to traveling with strong waves because of bad weather, I suggest that if you want to visit our island the best for me are in the month of April or May so that you can enjoy and create good memories that you can share with other people but it's better to share your experience of traveling with strong waves because it enjoyable but it was risky.

One of Caluya’s most captivating features is its rich marine life like in Bonbon, Sibay , Caluya Antique that has a marine sanctuary that if you are reached or seen entering there, you can pay thousands of pesos. Our surrounding waters are a haven for divers and snorkelers, offering vibrant coral gardens and an abundance of marine species. For those seeking adventure I will offer my island the Caluya because it offers more than just its beaches. From these vantage points, Caluya is nothing short of magical. It’s a place where the simple joys of life come into focus—where a quiet beach walk, a refreshing dip in the sea, or a warm conversation with a local can become cherished memories.

In the heart of Antique, Caluya remains a serene sanctuary, inviting travelers to rediscover the beauty of unspoiled nature and the warmth of genuine human connection. For those seeking an escape from the ordinary, Caluya is the island that I want to offer where you can experience traveling happily and come home with good memories.