Sicogon Island
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Overview
DEPTH
10-15 m
SHORE LENGTH
1,140+ m
ADDRESS
Carles, Iloilo
Sports & Events
SwimmingRecent major events highlighting Sicogon Island capability for high-level competitions and large audiences
| 2024 | Western Visayas International Open Water Swim Circuit | Swimming |
Venue Details & Specs
Sicogon Island is a white-sand beach island with a long beachfront and clear waters on the Visayan Sea. Sheltered coves and beach entries accommodate open-water swimming routes with straightforward shoreline starts and broad spectator lines.
Sicogon’s beachfront staged competitive swimmers for the second leg of the Western Visayas International Open Water Swim Circuit 2024.
| Shore Length | 1,140+ m |
| Depth | 10–15 m at high tide |
| Water Temperature | ≈27–30 °C |
| Water Conditions | Calm mornings; wind chop builds late morning with tidal currents |
Logistics & Access
Approximate distance to major transport hubs
| Estancia Port | ≈30 m |
| Roxas Airport | 67.2 km (to Estancia Port) |
| Carles Terminal | 23.7 km (to Estancia Port) |
2 hour 28 min drive from Iloilo City via National Highway
Accommodations & Dining
Major hotels near Sicogon Island
| Huni Sicogon | |
| Balay Kogon |
Popular dining options near Sicogon Island
| Tikboy’s Talabahan | 19 km (from Estancia Port) | Seafood |
In case of emergency, contact:
| PTV Mayor’s Office - Carles | 0909-327-9664 |
| Bureau of Fire Protection - Carles | 0954-400-8764 |
| Carles Municipal Police Station | 0998-598-6203 |
| Philippine Coast Guard - Carles Substation | 0956-995-4619 |
Contact Information
Sicogon Island Tourism Estate Corp.
✉️ reservations.sicogonresorts@ayalaland.com
About Carles
With a couple of islands in its jurisdiction, Carles is tailor-made for island-hopping regattas, beach volleyball, open-water swimming, and eco-adventure races. Clear waters and photogenic limestone outcrops can elevate any sporting event.
Contacts
Municipality of Carles
📞 0939-793-8263
lgucarlesiloilo@gmail.com
Carles Tourism Office
📞 0945-799-3491
lgucarlestourism@gmail.com
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