Taklong Island

Overview

DEPTH

≈1 m

SHORE LENGTH

≈76 m

ADDRESS

Nueva Valencia, Guimaras

Sports & Events

Swimming

Recent major events highlighting Taklong Island capability for high-level competitions and large audiences

2024

Western Visayas International Open Water Swim Circuit

Swimming

Venue Details & Specs

Designated as a national marine reserve, Taklong Island consists of low-lying islets and coral-rimmed coves a short distance away from the Guimaras island proper. Calm channels and beach approaches support open-water swimming circuits while scenic beaches encourage more spectators and recreational swimmers.

In 2024, swimmers took to the water against Taklong Island’s coves and islets during the third leg of the Western Visayas International Open Water Swim Circuit.

Foreshore Length	≈76 m
Length	≈1 m at low tide

Logistics & Access

Approximate distance to major transport hubs

Iloilo International Airport	60.2 km
Jordan Wharf	35.9 km

1 hour 10+ min drive from Iloilo City via Guimaras Circumferential Road

Accommodations & Dining

Major hotels near Taklong Island

Sun Sea Resort	8 km
Raymen Beach Resort	15.4 km
La Puerta El Paraizo Resort	3.4 km
Alobijod Cove Resort	15.5 km

Popular dining options near Taklong Island

Bikings Bay Seafood Restaurant	7.2 km	Seafood
Bikers Hill Resort	6.9 km	Filipino
Charles Floating Cottage	14.8 km	Seafood

Health & Safety

Hospitals near Taklong Island

Nueva Valencia District Hospital

Public – General

9.1 km

In case of emergency, contact:

Nueva Valencia Rural Health Unit	0907-423-8057
Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office – Nueva Valencia	0939-812-9676
Philippine National Police – Nueva Valencia	0998-598-6183
Bureau of Fire Protection – Nueva Valencia	0931-833-4491

Contact Information

Municipality of Nueva Valencia

✉️ nueva_valencia.guimaras@gmail.com

About Nueva Valencia

Home to beautiful beaches and island-hopping coves, Nueva Valencia shines for open-water events and coastal fun runs, as well as mango-themed festivities. Local tourism supports sports weekends on the shore.