Canigao

Canigao

Infobox Islands
name =Canigao
location =Leyte
coordinates= 10°15'N 124°45'E
country =Philippines
population = 0
population as of =2006
"This article is about the island. For the body of water, see Canigao Channel."

Canigao is an islet located in the Philippines, near the municipality of Matalom. The area is known for abundant fishing grounds and scenic coral reef areas suitable for diving.

Features

Canigao Island is uninhabited, featuring a lighthouse as its only significant man-made structure. The beaches are white sand, with tropical sea creatures and extensive coral reef in the surrounding waters. The climate is tropical and similar to that found in other areas of the Philippine islands. These natural features often attract tourists and scuba divers, who arrive at the island by traveling from Matalom (in the province of Leyte). [ [http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/d146b/153906/ "Tourist Description of Canigao Island"] , February 2006, accessed 25 March 2007]

The western and northern part of Canigao island is placed under nature protection as a sanctuary. Due to this, activities such as swimming, diving, fishing, snorkeling, and boating in the protected areas are limited by law. [ [http://www.infohub.com/TRAVEL/SIT/sit_pages/20499.html "Diving Canigao Island"] , accessed 25 March 2007]

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