Byron's Real Quezon Guidebook
Food Scene
Casita Real is in Barangay Tignoan's lively fishing village. La Cabina Real is in Barangay Capalong, just 4 kilometers away. In Barangay Tignoan, one can find the fish stalls selling fresh seafood. Our suki are Lyke's Fresh Fish Daily and Jobeth's Seafood just accross the road from it. We love the giant dorado, the golden pampano, lapu-lapu, tangigue, talakitok, pusit bolpen & lumot and even the simple galunggong, dalagang bukid and buraw. If we can't cook, we can ask Dhadz, Aling Vicky, Nanay Neknek or even our ate Alma to cook for us. Bilihan ng Isda sa Real is truly an amazing attraction.
Bilihan ng Isda sa Real
Siniloan - Famy - Real - Infanta RoadCasita Real is in Barangay Tignoan's lively fishing village. La Cabina Real is in Barangay Capalong, just 4 kilometers away. In Barangay Tignoan, one can find the fish stalls selling fresh seafood. Our suki are Lyke's Fresh Fish Daily and Jobeth's Seafood just accross the road from it. We love the giant dorado, the golden pampano, lapu-lapu, tangigue, talakitok, pusit bolpen & lumot and even the simple galunggong, dalagang bukid and buraw. If we can't cook, we can ask Dhadz, Aling Vicky, Nanay Neknek or even our ate Alma to cook for us. Bilihan ng Isda sa Real is truly an amazing attraction.
All day breakfast is everyone's favorite, and they serve the best "silog" meals here. What's even better is that you get to see ate Mafe's amazing garden and tropical plants. Giant monstera deliciosa, Thai constellation plant, and gigantic philodendrons can be found here. They also serve delicious fruit shakes and café latte.
Mafe's Butterfly Garden Cafe
All day breakfast is everyone's favorite, and they serve the best "silog" meals here. What's even better is that you get to see ate Mafe's amazing garden and tropical plants. Giant monstera deliciosa, Thai constellation plant, and gigantic philodendrons can be found here. They also serve delicious fruit shakes and café latte.
The famous Infanta's Suman sa Gata can be found here in Infanta Commercial Center, as well as other kakanin. Infanta's oraro, kalamay, pasingaw, ube halaya are also great as pasalubong. Aling Elsa's "Super Suman ng Infanta" is our favourite and our first choice among the many suman makers.
Note: It's a bit far because this is in the next town of Infanta, not Real.
Infanta Commercial Center
The famous Infanta's Suman sa Gata can be found here in Infanta Commercial Center, as well as other kakanin. Infanta's oraro, kalamay, pasingaw, ube halaya are also great as pasalubong. Aling Elsa's "Super Suman ng Infanta" is our favourite and our first choice among the many suman makers.
Note: It's a bit far because this is in the next town of Infanta, not Real.
Waterfall Hopping, River Rafting, Springs and Streams
Big waterfalls, mini waterfalls, rivers, streams and natural pools
If you can visit only one falls, it's got to be Balagbag Falls. It's the most popular and it's easily accessible.
Balagbag Falls
If you can visit only one falls, it's got to be Balagbag Falls. It's the most popular and it's easily accessible.
Nonok Falls
Famy - Real - Infanta RoadJust a short hike from the main road is Nonok Falls.
River Point (Banlaw Na!)
Famy - Real - Infanta RoadA swimming pool in Tignoan river itself.
Tanauan White River Rafting
Call & Inquire first before going.
Call & Inquire first before going. The waterfall is in Km 21, Barangay Llavac, Real, Quezon.
Tipuan Falls
Call & Inquire first before going. The waterfall is in Km 21, Barangay Llavac, Real, Quezon.
Pinlac Falls
Learn How to Surf
Real Coast and Surf
Siniloan - Famy - Real - Infanta RdMagra Beach
Siniloan - Famy - Real - Infanta RoadH World Surf Camp
Real Surf Camp
Famy - Real - Infanta RdPhoto-ops Along The Road
Entering Real via the Famy-Real-Infanta Hiway, there are numerous mini waterfalls by the roadside. Do a quickie stop for a snap photo or a selfie, or for the more adventurous, try and dip your hand in the cold water.
Real Hiway Side Waterfalls
Entering Real via the Famy-Real-Infanta Hiway, there are numerous mini waterfalls by the roadside. Do a quickie stop for a snap photo or a selfie, or for the more adventurous, try and dip your hand in the cold water.
Tignoan Bridge
I love Malapad
Take a selfie here, at I <3 MALAPAD
Rock Formation
This place has the best view of the coast of Real, Quezon, all the way to Infanta. On a clear day, you can also have a glimpse of the islands of Polilio, Patnanongan and Jomalig Islands. The "REAL" sign is just newly constructed, so not so many people have taken a selfie here yet. This is along the Real-Mauban Road which is still under construction.
Real Lookout Point
This place has the best view of the coast of Real, Quezon, all the way to Infanta. On a clear day, you can also have a glimpse of the islands of Polilio, Patnanongan and Jomalig Islands. The "REAL" sign is just newly constructed, so not so many people have taken a selfie here yet. This is along the Real-Mauban Road which is still under construction.
Neighborhoods
Tignoan is the liveliest neighborhood in Real, Quezon. This is the fishing village and the famous roadside seafood market. This is where the resort goers stop to buy the seafood that they will cook for their picnic lunch or dinner. Fruits, vegetables and all the ingredients that you'll need for cooking can be found here. Bring a cooler so you can buy fresh seafood to take back home to the city.
Tignoan
Tignoan is the liveliest neighborhood in Real, Quezon. This is the fishing village and the famous roadside seafood market. This is where the resort goers stop to buy the seafood that they will cook for their picnic lunch or dinner. Fruits, vegetables and all the ingredients that you'll need for cooking can be found here. Bring a cooler so you can buy fresh seafood to take back home to the city.
The beach of Barangay Capalong, along the Famy-Real Highway, is where the smaller fishing boats dock. Here, during the non-amihan season of March to September, when the sea is generally calmer, you can independently hire a boatman and his boat to take you sightseeing or fishing. You can go to Balute island for a quick swim, or to Mag-Asawang Bato area to fish. Look for Jisper, our favorite boatman.
Note: Bring your own life vest or life jacket.
Capalong
The beach of Barangay Capalong, along the Famy-Real Highway, is where the smaller fishing boats dock. Here, during the non-amihan season of March to September, when the sea is generally calmer, you can independently hire a boatman and his boat to take you sightseeing or fishing. You can go to Balute island for a quick swim, or to Mag-Asawang Bato area to fish. Look for Jisper, our favorite boatman.
Note: Bring your own life vest or life jacket.
Hospital
Just an FYI, the government hospital which serves the towns of Real, Infanta and Nakar is the Claro M. Recto Memorial Hospital, located in Infanta town.
Claro M. Recto Memorial Hospital
Just an FYI, the government hospital which serves the towns of Real, Infanta and Nakar is the Claro M. Recto Memorial Hospital, located in Infanta town.
City advice
Getting around
Take the scenic and mysterious Marilaque Highway.
They say the journey is as important as the destination. So getting in or going back to the city, if you haven't taken the Marilaque Highway yet, now is a great time to do it. You'll get to experience the Sierra Madre mountains, as well as the greeneries and the athmosphere that goes with it. Little Baguio is what some people call the peak of the mountain road and you need to find out why, :)
Travelling with kids
No Lifeguard on duty at the beach.
There is no lifeguard on duty at the public beach. Wade and play with the sand and waves, but don't go swimming at the deep portions of the sea as the tides and strong current may be dangerous.
What to pack
Bring your slip-ons, and Aqua shoes
Bring your pambahay slippers so that you'll really feel at home, and bring your aqua shoes too, :)
Don't miss
Walis tambo ng Maragondon.
Don't miss to buy at least one walis tambo in Barangay Maragondon. It's great for the household and as pasalubong for your titas and lolas too.
Ways to save
Tignoan's Fresh Fish and Seafood
Bring a cooler so you can buy fresh seafood to take back home to the city.