Discover the Breathtaking Islas de Gigantes
Search “Iloilo” on Google or TikTok, and chances are you’ll come across photos and videos of Cabugao Gamay, the most famous island in Islas de Gigantes.
Tucked away in Northern Iloilo, the Gigantes Islands have become one of the country’s top island-hopping destinations. Yet compared to popular destinations like Boracay, Palawan and Siargao, these islands remain relatively unexplored.
For travelers planning their first trip, there’s a resort in mainland Carles that makes an ideal starting point for the adventure: Solina Beach and Nature Resort.
The Adventure Starts in Carles
Rather than staying in the islands, many choose to stay in Carles – giving them easy access to the island-hopping adventure while having a comfortable resort to return to afterward. This is where Solina Beach and Nature Resort comes in.
Solina is only 15 minutes away from Bancal Port, the main jump-off point of all island-hopping tours to the Gigantes Islands.
Meet Solina: Your home base for the Gigantes Adventure
Part of the beauty of the Gigantes Islands is their remoteness, but that doesn’t mean you have to rough it by staying on the islands or squeeze everything into a tiring day trip. After a day of island hopping, travelers can return to the comforts of Solina Beach and Nature Resort, where gorgeous accommodations, swimming pools, dining and plenty of resort amenities offer ways to relax and unwind.
A stay for every kind of traveler
With several room types to choose from, Solina offers stays to suit different travel styles and budgets—from Balays (Villas) and Kamaligs (Glamping Cabins) to Higdaan (Pods) and Balay Palangga (Deluxe Studios). And for guests looking for something newer, Solina has added three more accommodation options: Puluy-an (Premier Rooms), Family Room, Kamalig Payaw (The Nest).
More than Island-Hopping
There’s more to a stay at Solina than island-hopping. Swim in the pools, let the kids loose in the kiddie pool and newly renovated indoor playroom, grab a drink at the tower bar, or get active at the recreation area and fitness center. For a little more relaxation, guests can enjoy a full-body massage in their room or in one of the resort’s massage cabanas. And with the addition of a lagoon and jogging path, there’s even more to explore within the resort itself.
Planning your Gigantes Adventure
Getting to Solina is straightforward, whether you’re flying in through Roxas or Iloilo. The resort is approximately 1.5 hours by car from Roxas City Airport and around three hours from Iloilo International Airport.
For the island-hopping adventure, Solina can also refer guests to accredited tour operators who arrange day tours to Islas de Gigantes.
Come for Gigantes, stay for Solina
The Gigantes Islands may be what brings travelers to Carles, but having a comfortable place to come home to can make the experience even better.
Spend the day discovering these secluded islands, then return to Solina to swim, dine, relax and recharge. It’s a chance to experience Gigantes at your own pace—without having to choose between adventure and comfort.
Come for Gigantes, stay for Solina—and discover why this corner of Northern Iloilo deserves a place on your next travel list.
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