Cagraray Explained

Cagraray
Map:Philippines Albay#Luzon mainland#Philippines
Map Relief:yes
Coordinates:13.2892°N 123.8847°W
Country:Philippines
Country Admin Divisions Title:Region
Country Admin Divisions:Bicol Region
Country Admin Divisions Title 1:Province
Country Admin Divisions 1:Albay
Country Admin Divisions Title 2:Municipalities

Cagraray is an island located in the province of Albay in the Philippines. Except barangays San Antonio and Salvacion which belongs to Malilipot, the other barangays of Cagraray belong to the municipality of Bacacay, Albay.

The island is sandwiched between San Miguel and Batan islands, and is home to Misibis Bay, a luxury resort.

The island is a known eco-tourism spot and is home to the Mataas cave, one of Albay's only two caves open to the public.[1] Local authorities tried to exclude it from marble mining operations in line with Republic Act 7942 or the Philippine Mining Act of 1995.[2]

Archaeological Sites

Various archaeological relics were found in the island from 1871 to 1881. Around 28 of the island's caves were also found to contain sacred burial jars.[3]

Transportation

A bridge spanning the narrowest portion of the Sula Channel connects the island to mainland Luzon. Access to the island is also available from its principal towns of Malilipot and Bacacay and from Tabaco City.

Notes and References

  1. News: 'Ang Pinaka' fun-tastic things to do in Albay . 17 February 2024 . GMA News Online . 16 May 2014 . en.
  2. News: Exclusion of Cagraray marble deposits form eco-tourism areas sought . 17 February 2024 . Manila Standard . 9 July 1997 . en.
  3. News: $4-M windmill project to rise on Cagraray Island . 17 February 2024 . The Manila Times . 17 June 2008 . en.