Pawa Hills, Nabas, Aklan, Philippines
Panay

AKLAN [Nabas]

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Pawa Hills, Nabas, Aklan, Philippines
You’ll probably think of Boracay Island as the highlight of every Aklan itinerary. After all, that’s the default destination among travelers visiting this province. But there is actually more to Aklan than this world-famous beach.

🇵🇭NABAS ADVENTURE PRIMER🇵🇭

✈️🛳🚌 How to get to Nabas, Aklan:
⏺ Take a plane from Metro Manila to Kalibo or Caticlan (e.g. Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific and AirAsia).
⏺ From Caticlan, ride a tricycle to the terminal of tricycles en route to Unidos, Nabas.
⏺ Transfer to a tricycle bound for Unidos Crossing.
⏺ Hire a motorcycle that will take you to the windmills of Nabas.
⏺ If you’re coming from Kalibo Airport, ride a van bound for Caticlan (travel time: approximately 1.5 hours) then alight at Unidos Crossing. Hire a motorcycle to reach the windmills.
 
🏄🏝🚴 Sites to Explore/Activities:
 
Nabas Wind Farm
Pawa Hills (along the road en route to the wind farm)
 
Nabas Wind Farm, Aklan, Philippines
I first caught a glimpse of these windmills during my Boracay trip in 2015 while I was swimming at White Beach one afternoon. I wondered what it would be like to see the sunset atop the hills of Nabas.
Nabas Wind Farm, Aklan, Philippines
If you’re facing White Beach, the windmills will be on your left. They may be too far but they’re still visible if you’re in Boracay.

⏰⏳ SAMPLE ITINERARY (Aklan):

DAY 1
7:00 AM ETA Caticlan Airport
7:30 AM ETD for Boracay
8:00 AM ETA Boracay
8:30 AM Early check-in
9:00 AM Beach hopping
12:00 PM Lunch
4:00 PM Free time / swimming
7:00 PM Dinner
 
DAY 2
11:00 AM Check-out
12:00 PM ETD for Caticlan Jetty Port
1:00 PM ETD for Unidos
2:00 PM Nabas Wind Farm and Pawa Hills
5:00 PM ETD for Kalibo
6:00 PM ETA Kalibo / check-in
 
DAY 3
6:00 AM Wake-up call / breakfast
7:00 AM ETD for Barangay Bay-ang, Batan
8:00 AM ETD for Pandan Hills
9:00 AM Pandan Hills
12:00 PM ETD for Kalibo
2:00 PM ETA Kalibo / lunch
3:00 PM ETD for Bakhawan Eco-Park
6:00 PM Head back to accommodation
 
DAY 4
6:00 AM Wake-up call
7:00 AM ETD for Kalibo Airport
9:00 AM ETD for Manila
 
💰💶 ESTIMATED BUDGET (for a solo traveler exploring the province of Aklan): Php 8,000 – Php 10,000 (exclusive of airfare)
***Expenses may vary depending on the type of accommodation you will avail and personal consumption of food and other necessities. If traveling alone, you will solely shoulder the tricycle/motorcycle transfer rates.
 
Pawa Hills, Nabas, Aklan, Philippines
It was the month of May in 2018 when my friend and I had a side trip to the municipality of Nabas to see its wind farm and rolling hills. We were supposed to catch the passenger boat to Hambil the next morning as part of our Visayas and Carabao Island adventure leg.
Pawa Hills, Nabas, Aklan, Philippines
We just got back from our Mararison Island adventure and it was late afternoon when we arrived at Barangay Pawa. We passed by these rolling hills before heading straight to the windmills.

📜✏️ Tips/Reminders:

📌Caticlan will serve as your jump-off point for Boracay Island and Nabas Wind Farm while Kalibo, which is an hour and a half away from Caticlan, will be your jump-off point for Bakhawan Eco-Park and Pandan Hills. You may plot Caticlan as your entry airport while Kalibo as your exit airport.
📌Expect rain during monsoon season (June-February).
📌Always observe the LNT principles.
 
Nabas Wind Farm, Aklan, Philippines
It was a clear day when we visited the wind farm so we were lucky to see the jagged contours of Romblon’s Mt. Guiting-Guiting at the top of this hill.
Nabas Wind Farm, Aklan, Philippines
There were no other tourists when we arrived. We stayed for a few minutes and took some shots before leaving.
Pawa Hills, Nabas, Aklan, Philippines
As we were on our way back to the national highway from the wind farm, I saw how these verdant hills glistened as the rays of the setting sun touched its curves.
Pawa Hills, Nabas, Aklan, Philippines
I asked our motorcycle drivers to stop so my friend and I could capture some photos. The soothing ambience of the setting sun made the moment priceless.

***For other destinations in Aklan and Panay, you may visit this link.

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