Capula Island in the province of Northern Samar, Philippine island of the same name. You can get here by boat from the town of Allen - the road will take about an hour. Capula is located in the middle of the Strait of San Bernardino at the western tip of the island of Samar. The island - a total of about 14 km, width - 5 km. Once he called Abacus on behalf of the leader of one of the local clans, who arrived here from the island of Java. And the current name of the island comes from the word Acapulco - during the Spanish colonization are often stopped trading galleons coming from this Mexican port. Today, residents of Capula engaged in the cultivation of coconuts and fishing, this island is very poor, but proud of its history and nature. Interesting fact - Capula inhabitants speak a language that is not used anywhere else in the country, even on the island of Samar.

Capula - a real jewel of the province is still little known to the rest of the world. Island is not like the other parts of the Philippines: Life here is quiet and slow, on the island there is no car, no large shopping centers, and no nightlife. However, if you want to unwind and relax, soak up the sunshine on the stunning beaches, snorkeling, to admire the beautiful corals, and to see the exotic flora and fauna - Capula is an ideal choice. On the island there are caves, abandoned the Japanese bunkers from World War II, the old lighthouse and one of the oldest churches in the Western Visayas region. Here you can see the watchtower, built over 400 years ago!

Capula church dedicated to St. Ignatius of Loyola, surrounded by a square fort with bastions, which was intended to protect the temple from pirate attacks Moreau. It is believed that it was built in the 16th century by monks-Jesuits, but the exact date of construction is unknown. In the north-eastern part of the castle you can still see an old iron cannon, and next to the church - a small chapel, possibly with a crypt.

An interesting attraction of the island is a lighthouse, whose construction began in 1896 with the Spaniards, and ended with the Americans. The height of the lighthouse - 43, 5 meters. It stands on a hill with a wonderful view of the Straits of San Bernardino.