Canigao is an

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located in the

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, in the municipality of Matalom, Leyte. The area is known for abundant fishing grounds and scenic coral reef areas suitable for diving.

Features

Canigao Island is uninhabited, featuring a

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as its only significant man-made structure. The beaches have white sand, with tropical sea creatures and extensive

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in the surrounding waters. The climate is

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and similar to that found in other areas of the

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. These natural features often attract

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and

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, who arrive at the island by traveling from Matalom (in the province of Leyte). The western and northern part of Canigao island is placed under nature protection as a

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. Due to this, activities such as swimming, diving, fishing, snorkeling, and boating in the protected areas are limited by law."Diving Canigao Island"
, accessed 25 March 2007

Gallery

File:Canigao Island.jpg, It's 20 minutes away from the port of Matalom, Leyte via ferryboat. File:View on the North Side.jpg, View on the north side of the island File:Taken from the East side of Canigao.jpg, View on the east side of the island File:Crystal clear blue waters.jpg, The crystal clear blue water and powdery sand of Canigao Island.

References

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Canigao Island , Metro Tacloban
Islands of Leyte (province) Uninhabited islands of the Philippines Beaches of the Philippines {{EVisayas-geo-stub

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