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Island
Maniwaya Island
Santa Cruz, Marinduque
Marinduque's most famous island getaway, off Santa Cruz, is fringed with powder-white sand, turquoise shallows and the long, photogenic Palad Sandbar nearby. Resorts, snorkelling and starfish-dotted waters make Maniwaya the island's premier beach escape.
Best time to visit
March to May for calm, clear seas; weekdays to avoid crowds.
How to get there
From Boac, travel to Santa Cruz (~1 hr), then to Buyabod Port and take a boat (~30–45 min) to Maniwaya.
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