About Jomambo Island: 

 

The Philippines is an archipelago composed of 7,100 islands and islets, 462 of which have an area larger than one square kilometers while others have an area of less than 3 hectares. The irregular coastline of the country extends to about 35,000 kilometers, twice as long as the entire coastline of the United States. Western Visayas or Region 6 shared this islands and islands together with the rich fishery resources from its nine major fishing ground: Visayan Sea, Cuyo East Pass, Tanon Strait, Sibuyan Sea, Saipan Sea, Panay Gulf, Guimaras Strait, Iloilo Strait, and the Jintotolo Channel.

 

 

 

One of these islands is the Bagumbanua Island, which was issued an original certificate of title No. 24272 on November 29, 1927. Ownership of the island was conveyed to various individuals until purchased by Jose G. Montalbo sometime in the first quarter of 1999. Jomabo Island Paradise Beach Resort derives its name from Jose and Marilou Montalbo. Bagumbanua Island is an elongated island covered with white sand and green meadows with vegetation dominated by Roma Species.

 

Average water temperature at the surface is 26-27 degrees celcius. Prevailing winds are from the north-east starting November to April and the south-west starting from May to October. The North-East Monsoon frequently brings gusty winds. Marine/coastal environment is characterized by a shallow sandy coralline substrate with gradually sloping topography. More than 40 percent of the bottom on the northwestern and northeastern portion is covered by seagrass of identified species namely: Enhalus acoroides, Cymodocea rotundata, Haludole uninivers, and Thalasia hemprichii.

Jomabo Island Paradise Beach Resort is the newest landmark in this part of the Island of Negros. It is one of the tourist spots for domestic and foreign tourists.

 

 

Jomabo Island Paradise Beach Resort is one of the famous tourist spots for domestic and foreign tourists that is located in Escalante City, Negros Occidental. Just One hour and a half away from Bacolod City and twenty minutes motor boat ride from Old Escalante’s Barcelona Port.

Jomabo presents a number of watersports and rides to entertain its visitors while under the sun like parasailing, trampoline, ocean kayak, aqua cycle, water wheel, island hopper and banana boat ride. What was unique about them is they have a solar powered cell that gives power supply to all its cottages, guesthouses, cabanas, bar/restaurant and its hotel.

 

It is located in Old Poblacion, Escalante, Negros Occidental, Philippines. Island Jomabo Paradise Resort is an hour and a half scenic drive to Barcelona Port, Old Escalante, from Bacolod City, the Capital City of Negros Occidental, where guests are transported to this beautiful island resort via 20 minute motor boat ride. 

 

 

Bacolod City is the entrance to Negros Occidental. By air Bacolod is 45 minutes from manila and 25 minutes from Cebu. Philippine Airlines has three daily flights from Manila and a daily flight from Cebu. Air Philippines and Cebu Pacific Airways also have two daily flights from Manila. Bacolod is accessible by boat from Manila (18 hours) and from Iloilo (2 hours by regular boat, 1 hour by fastcraft).

Island Jomabo Paradise Resort is an hour and a half scenic drive to Barcelona Port, Old Escalante, from Bacolod City, the Capital City of Negros Occidental, where guests are transported to this beautiful island resort via 20 minute motor boat ride. Travel Time: 1 hour and 45 minutes - from Bacolod to Escalante 20 minutes – motorized boat ride from Escalante to Jomabo 

 

 

Indulge in the warmth of the unbeatable gracious service and comfort of the resort facilities. Enjoy the watersports: parasailing, the trampoline, ocean kayak, water wheel, island hopper and banana boat ride. Plus more, snorkel, surf, hike, sail. Do any or all those activities, do nothing at all. Plunge into nature's wonders and life pleasures! At Island Jomabo Paradise Resort days pass gentle and unhastened. At Island Jomabo the relationship between man and nature never stop.

Island Jomabo Paradise Resort is a harbor of fun and excitement. The array of water sport facilities can really make your stay in the island an unforgettable one. Experience the beauty of nature, visit Island Jomabo Paradise resort and plunge into ultimate fun. Facilities: White sand island resort, deluxe air-conditioned rooms, Barkada air-conditioned rooms, Cabanas with tables and chairs, Restaurant with Karaoke Bar, Tennis Court and Billiard Hall.

 

 

Tourism Activities/ Services Offered: Swimming, Snorkeling, Small Group Meetings & Conferences, Aqua Sport Activities such as Kayak, Aqua Cycle, Speedboat, Ball games: Tennis, Beach Volleyball. 

 

 for more detailed information about the this island, visit this website: www.islandjomabo.com