Scattered in a corner of the Lingayen Gulf in Pangasinan is one of Philippines' prime attractions, the Hundred Islands, believed to be two million years old. The cause of the origin of the islands is still unknown, though there are many legends about it. The isles offer a broad range of land and water activities such as island-hopping and parasailing.
Visitors who opt to survey the islands are often advised first to kiss the statue of the legendary warrior-princess Urduja, in the National Park in Virgen Island. That is a customary gesture done for the sake of safety. A good starting point would be the Governer's Island, the largest of all the Hundred Islands. The lodging features basic amenities for family or corporate outings and has a great view of the rest of the islands. Tourists who prefer camping can go to the Children's Island, where they can rent camping gear and tents, and then have a picnic by the beach.
Each island in the mini-archipelago features a different terrain, making sure that tourists will always find something new on each islet they visit. The many caves found on the Islands are full of breathtaking mineral formations, and they house several exotic species of bats.
