Dampalitan Island in Padre Burgos, Quezon Dampalitan Island (Click video here!) Dampalitan is one of the three most popular islands dotting the northern fringes of Tayabas Bay. But unlike the other two, Pagbilao Grande and Pagbilao Chica Islands, it is part of Padre Burgos, the usual jump off point. Of the three beaches that are part of the common tours, Dampalitan has the widest bed of off-white sand, making it an ideal choice for overnight camping. (Borawan Beach and Puting Buhangin are narrow strips that can easily get overcrowded especially during peak season.) Agoho trees, a type of casuarina, rises from the sand, fostering an atmosphere similar to but less overwhelming than Anawangin or Nagsasa Cove in Zambales. Material/Type: Sandy How to get there: Board the bus to Lucena Grand Terminal (P250-P260, 3.5 hours) and another bus to Unisan (P35-40, 45-75 minutes). Get off at QCRB Bank in Padre Burgos and take a trike to Aplaya (15 minutes). You’ll find to