Temple Island

Temple Island is located in southern Palawan (43 acres/ 17.5 hectares). The island is tax declared and zoned as agricultural land. Temple Island has groundwater, but no utilities. Electricity and sewage must be built by the purchaser.

Temple Island is very accessible - just 10 minutes by boat from the main north-south highway of Palawan, and approximately a one hour drive south of the capital city.

The island itself is a Caribbean style island, meaning that it is flat all the way across. The entire island is covered in palm trees with a long beach of approximately 450 metres. 1/3 of the island faces north and north east toward the mainland. The other 2/3 is mangroves with sandy bottom. The island has lovely views with a wide panorama of the other islands and the mountains of Palawan across the bay. Temple Island has spectacular sunsets from the west corner. The sun sets behind the mountains opposite. The surrounding islands and reefs are ideal for island hopping, snorkelling or diving. The mainland offers a variety of sights including waterfalls, jungle treks and the chance to visit with local tribal people. The islands in this area are characterized by wide white sandy beaches, and the area is very reminiscent of the islands of southern Belize in Central America, or the Florida Keys.

Temple Island received its name because of its antique foundations made of coral concrete - reputed by locals to be the base of an ancient temple. Although it's difficult to establish that the ruins were actually a temple, there is no doubt that they are ancient, built of coral concrete - a building material used in the 15th and 16th century. The ruins were recently excavated in an attempt to find the treasure reputed to be buried on the island. Although nothing was found, there's the possibility that treasure still lies buried on the island.

Temple Island offers a truly unique opportunity to purchase a Caribbean-style island for a 1/3rd of the price of a similar property anywhere else in the world. Because the island is located on the eastern side of Palawan, it gets magnificent sunrises over the Sulu Sea, and the sun sets behind the majestic range of mountains. It has a large grassy area facing the sunset, which is planted with mature coconut palms. One would need to cut the native Kugon grass and replant with Bermuda grass in order to ready the island for the construction of a resort.

Utilities: The topography of the island is such that there is a high likelihood that it possess a good Aquifer to supply a year-round potable water. Solar power requirements are available in Puerto Princesa City. Wind power generator requirements are also available in Puerto Princesa City and Manila. A traditional diesel powered generator is the most readily available option.

Accessibility:The island is accessed easily by a 1 ½ hour flight from Manila (an international hub) to the Capital of Palawan, Puerto Princesa City - the cleanest & greenest in the Philippines. Puerto Princesa City Airport is accessible via Manila, Cebu-Iloilo City, Coron and El Nido. Daily flights usually take 45 minutes to Puerto Princesa City. Puerto Princesa City seaport is accessible from Manila-Coron and Iloilo City-Cuyo. Travel time from Manila by passenger ferry is usually 18 hours.

Guests and friends can easily access the island via numerous jeepneys, buses, and air-conditioned vans which travel the highway route daily. The island is also 20 minutes drive from the town of Narra, where all necessities can be easily purchased.