Albay is one province with many
hidden and known beauties, it bears beauty that is pure, basic and grand. Albay has a certain charm that will sweep you
off your feet and bring you to the time that was or give you a majestic feeling
that is simply indescribable. With
fifteen 15 municipalities and three 3
cities, Albay bears so many things to see and experience.
Governor Al Francis Bichara was a
gracious host as he welcomed us to his place. Hospitality reflected on the
people, from the people and this was
reflected by the people of the various local government units (Dept of Tourism
and Dept of Agriculture) and that of Human Explore Travel and Tours. The tour given to us was both informative and
time worthy. Tiring as it may be BUT
truly worth every moment. Our gratitude to Ms. Dorothy Colle and her people
from the Department of Tourism Provincial Division Region V – Albay, Ms. Che
Rebeta of the Provincial Agriculture Department and Ms. Farah Sobremisana –
owner partner of Pepperland Hotel. They
truly made our visit such a wonder thru their efforts and time generosity.
Albay is filled with old
churches, old craft making, worthy places to go to, old houses, natural
beauties and beautiful festivities. With
magnificent places around the majestic Mayon Volcano, if you do a whole 360
tour like the one we did ours, one would get to see this natural wonder in all
its beauty. Try to learn also the story
behind this famous volcano and and unconver the Daragang Magayon mystery.
From the ruins of Cagsawa (with a
average guest of 150pax per day) to the churches in Camalig, Ligao, Sto.
Domingo and Daraga, to the calm Sumlang Lake and the historic Japanese caves in
Quituinan Hills, to the traditional way of metal smiting in Tabaco, farms and
various beautiful parks and landmarks all over Albay, you will never have a
dull moment when you decide to do a full exploration of the province. It is also filled of noteworthy food places
that you could and should try out (story and review in another write-up). Albay also has spring resorts with water
source coming from near the volcano or underneath the ground making it cool or
even cold depending on the time of the year – such resort is D’ Hacienda Spring and Nature Resort in
Guinobatan, Albay.
For active people, I would highly
recommend for you to try out the Japanese tunnels/caves in Quituinan
Hills. The trek is not that stressful
but the crawling (should you be adventurous enough) is like having an
archeological dig. For historical buffs,
try seeing the various churches of the different municipalities and compare
notes in terms of its style and story behind it. Should you wish to see various craftsmanship
of the place, go to Sumlang Lake to see the woven beauties of Albay, the metal
smiting of Tabaco, pottery shops in Tiwi and pili delicacy making in
Legazpi. Don’t forget to visit the various
farms in the province that show the resiliency of the people as reflected in
their farms – some of them are IG worthy too.
Experience Albay and, you get to
see this natural beauty in all its grandeur.
With clouds or without, Mayon will surely captivate you may it be
morning, noon, mid afternoon or sunset.
With its romantic yet tragic story behind this beauty, you will
definitely want to be welcomed by it every time you are in the said province.
-Arnold “Arnie” Alesna-
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