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Island for Sale in the Philippines
Just what you’ve always dreamed of – an opportunity to acquire a unique and beautiful island in a tranquil and protected corner of the Philippines.
The island offers a number of possibilities, with the potential to develop a resort business if required. Or you may wish to keep the island to yourself, your family and friends.
Just 75 miles from the Philippines capital of Manila, this unique island is located in paradisical Anilao, in the county’s Batangas Province. Ligpo is one of the 7,107 islands which make up the nation of the Philippines, and is set in a protected marine area, just 10 miles from the famous Verde Island Passage, one of the most diverse underwater ecosystems on the planet. The island’s house, which has been newly renovated, features four en suite bedrooms, and the spacious and versatile accommodation enjoys stunning views of Balayan Bay. The island also features a very large outdoor seawater swimming pool that can be easily filled and emptied. There is also a room for further construction if desired, including space for a helipad.
Ligpo Island uses power from the mainland, where just seven minutes away by boat, there’s a large car parking area included in the property. The island’s massive fresh water tanks use rain run-off to help keep the gardens lusciously green. About 10 minutes away are the fish, fruit and vegetable markets at Lemery. Even closer is the historic town of Taal, famed for its beautiful ancestral houses, as well as the gorgeous Taal Basilica, the largest church in Southeast Asia.
Directly opposite the Island some 150 metres away is a stunning private beach covering approximately 6 acres. White coral sand with a back drop of luscious trees, the current owner has developed his own private resort, with buildings complimenting and in harmony with the beautiful surroundings. The largest building, a two-bedroom one story villa, is over 40 yards long with a very large lounge area and entrance hall. Then there are five African style round houses each with a diameter of 6 yards and being a mixture of two double stories and three single stories. All of the accommodation overlooks the white coral sand beach and sea, with rising ground covered in luscious vegetation to the rear. Next to the round houses there is another large one story building which has been turned into a dining area with full kitchen facilities and a very large storage area and terrace. Other accommodation and buildings include –
- A building designed and built by the owner in the style of an English medieval pub. This has excellent potential as an area to entertain friends and guests.
- A bar on the beach. Constructed of strong bamboo and set away from the main accommodation, a place to relax with a drink!
- A bamboo “look out” house. The highest positioned building on the beach, breathtaking views of the beach, island and surrounding bay are enjoyed from this quiet and peaceful hideaway.
Both Ligpo Island and the neighbouring beach are offered for sale at 3,700,000 USD on a 999-year lease from the owners, making it easily acquired by non-Filipinos, and the island’s current onsite caretaker can be retained if required. Shared ownership may be an option with your friends and/or business associates or you may just want your private retreat. Being only two hours from Manila by car and potentially 20 minutes by helicopter, the property is in a highly sought after location.
For further information contact Mr Chris Coe by emailing him at cjcoe@btinternet.com or telephone +44 7835976388.
Gemma and Ian chat to Dawn Kernagis. Dawn joined DEEP in 2023 as the Director of Scientific Research. DEEP is an ocean technology and exploration company with a mission to ‘Make Humans Aquatic.’ DEEP’s undersea habitat and submersible systems, combined with multi-phased diver and human performance training, will create the next evolution of subsea science, research, and exploration capabilities. Dawn is a NASA-trained NEEMO Aquanaut, Explorer’s Club Fellow and Women Divers Hall of Fame Inductee and who is also tasked to establish DEEP’s first US presence in North Carolina. Dawn has also been a diver with numerous underwater exploration, research, and conservation projects since 1993, including the mapping and record-setting exploration of some of the deepest underwater caves in the world.
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In this series, the Shark Trust will be sharing amazing facts about different species of sharks and what you can do to help protect them.
As we’re currently in butterfly season, this month we decided to concentrate on the Butterfly Rays!
Within the family Gymnuridae, there are two genera and 12 species of Butterfly Ray. These species are morphologically different to lots of other rays because of the width of the disc and pectoral fins – in contrast to many other species of Butterfly Ray, their bodies are much wider than they are long, especially considering their very short tail. This gives them the appearance of gliding or flying across the sand.
Gymnura altavela – Spiny Butterfly Ray
Gymnura australis – Australian Butterfly Ray
Gymnura crebripunctata – Longsnout Butterfly Ray
Gymnura japonica – Japanese Butterfly Ray
Gymnura lessae – Lessa’s Butterfly Ray
Gymnura marmorata – California Butterfly Ray
Gymnura micrura – Smooth Butterfly Ray
Gymnura natalensis – Backwater Butterfly Ray
Gymnura peocilura – Longtail Butterfly Ray
Gymnura sereti – Seret’s Butterfly Ray
Gymnura tentaculata – Tentacled Butterfly Ray
Gymnura zonura – Zonetail Butterfly Ray
Spiny Butterfly Ray, Gymnura altavela. Playa La Granadella, Spain, Mediterranean Sea.
Today we’re taking a look at Gymnura altavela, the Spiny Butterfly Ray. Like all Butterfly Rays, the Spiny Butterfly Ray is a demersal species, meaning it spends the majority of its time on the bottom of the seabed. Butterfly Rays are known for their burying behaviour in the sand, a technique they use to camouflage themselves when they are resting during the day. This protects them from predators, in some areas larger sharks. It also aids them in their ambush hunting technique – by hiding themselves under the sand they are able to easily snatch up their dinner – usually crustaceans, molluscs or other small fish – as they swim by unawares. This behaviour can leave tell-tale butterfly-ray shaped imprints in the bottom of the seabed.
Spiny Butterfly Rays can grow up to 260 cm (disc width (wingspan)), although average is around 200 cm. They give birth to live young, and each litter consists of 1-8 pups. This species has also been found to aggregate, likely for mating. One study found that aggregations of primarily females in the coastal regions off Gran Canaria may correlate with the shifting water temperature.
It is estimated that the species has undergone a population reduction of 50-79% over the last 33 years. This is primarily due to fishing pressure – the Spiny Butterfly Ray is targeted and bycaught in both industrial and artisanal fisheries types using a variety of gear types. The species is now Critically Endangered in the Mediterranean and Southwest Atlantic.
Scientific Name: Gymnura altavela
Family: Gymnuridae
Maximum Size: 260 cm (disc width)
Diet: crabs, shrimps, various invertebrates, fishes, small crustaceans, and molluscs.
Distribution: throughout the Atlantic and Mediterranean and Black Seas.
Habitat: muddy and sandy substrates down to 150m.
Conservation status: Critically Endangered in the Mediterranean and Europe, Endangered Globally.
For more great shark information and conservation visit the Shark Trust Website
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