PH · Romblon · 12.58°N 122.27°E

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Marble workshops, a harbour fort and the pale sandbar at Bonbon Beach.

Best time
February to May is dry, with calm seas for the crossing. July to October is typhoon season, when ferries are often cancelled, and the northeast winds from November to January can make the crossing rough.
How long
3 days, plus the ferry
Getting there
Fly direct to Manila (about 4 hours from KL), then about 3 hours by road to Batangas port and an overnight ferry of about 9–10 hours to Romblon town. Don't book Odiongan on Tablas by mistake. The Philippines is on the same time as KL.
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Dear group chat,Marble workshops, a harbour fort and the pale sandbar at Bonbon Beach.— gowherelahTo: whoever’s drivingRomblonPH, Romblon
KLromblon
≈ 2,495 km from KL, as the crow flies
Fort San Andres is a 17th century Spanish colonial fortification under the supervision of Fr. Agustin de San Pedro

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A small harbour town on the island of the same name, known as the Philippines' marble capital. Spanish-era forts and a stone cathedral fill the town, and Bonbon Beach's sandbar is a short tricycle ride away.

Makan

  1. SarsaPounded shrimp, grated coconut and chilli wrapped in leaves and cooked in coconut milk, a Romblon speciality.Map ↗
  2. Grilled fishFresh from the harbour, with rice and calamansi.Map ↗
  3. SumanSticky rice wrapped in leaves, good for the ferry ride.Map ↗

Things to do

  1. Fort San AndresA small Spanish stone fort on the hill above the harbour, with views over the town.Map ↗
  2. Marble workshopsCarvers turn the island's marble into tables, statues and souvenirs along the roadside.Map ↗
  3. Bonbon BeachA pale sandbar that stretches out to a small island at low tide.Map ↗
  4. St Joseph's CathedralA coral-stone church from the 1700s on the town plaza.Map ↗

Good to know

  • The ferry usually arrives in the middle of the night, so arrange a pickup and room access before you leave Batangas.
  • Walk back from the sandbar before the tide turns.
  • Halal food is very limited. Grilled fish and seafood are the easy fallback, and bring your own food for the ferry.

Last checked October 2026. Things change, so check opening times, fees and transport before you go.