islands and islets

Soul Searching Pangabangan Beach, Magsaysay, Libjo, Dinagat Islands

September 11, 2016 by caraga Leave a Comment

Captivates your heart with amazing beaches and rock formations!

pangabangan beach, magsaysay, libjo, dinagat islands — source: www.akrosdayunibers.com

One of the beauties of Dinagat Islands province, Pangabangan Beach of barangay Magsaysay, in the town of Libjo (formerly known as Albor). Mesmerized by its turquoise waters, rocky islands and islets, white sand beaches, sunsets and embracing cool winds from the Pacific Ocean, Libjo was described as an El Nido of Palawan. Here lies the Pangabangan beach is a gem waiting to be discovered before the eyes of adventurers from the different places of the country, Philippines.

Pangabangan beach is a white sand beach mirrored with limestone islets scattered in the vast turquoise waters. The beach is also neighbored by others paradise shoreline to name a few such as Pig-ot, Punta Villa, and Osmena beaches. A perfect place for sunbathing, kayaking, and boat riding for adventurous travelers and visitors. But for now is a no man’s land where you can walk alone on a beach with no tourists surrounds. Feel the quietness and embracing in a solitude of peace in the absence of others.

This is the heart of Mother Nature in the adventurous place of amazing Dinagat Islands.

Location: Magsaysay, Libjo, Dinagat Islands, Caraga Region

How to get there: From Butuan City by bus or van to Surigao City, then ferry boat for crossing the sea to the port of San Jose of Dinagat Island, then from San Jose, another boat ride to Libjo town where beautiful beaches and rocky islets waiting to be discovered.

Distance: It will take for estimated 2 to 3 hours from Butuan City to Surigao City using public utility bus or private vehicle, then from Surigao City seaport crossing the sea by ferry boat for an estimated one to two hours in reaching the port of San Jose. While in San Jose, you can hire a ferry boat to carry you to the beautiful beaches and islands of Libjo town.

Enticing Britania Waters, Britania Islands, San Agustin, Surigao del Sur

July 9, 2016 by caraga Leave a Comment

Jump till you drop!

Britania Islands is a home of twenty-four islands and islets surrounded by turquoise waters coming from the Pacific. It’s the best-kept secret of Surigao del Sur in the municipality of San Agustin. This is where many divers are tempted to splash underwater to feel its coolness and refreshing blows to your body. It is not just how you feel its waters but the beauty of the world under the sea.

Marine life inside Britania Islands harboring the essence of tropical paradise where you can find Nemo and his friends in a coral world. Its pristine white sand beaches will compare to Boracay in its finest form. Most of the islands are no man’s land with less vegetation. Bigger islands are rocky formation along the shoreline, one distinct feature where one of the islands such as Boslon has a giant rock leaning on its side of the island while exploring the space under it. Most of the islands are uninhabited with minimal or no vegetation. But all have one thing in common: they are surrounded by crystal clear waters. The Geographic Channel featured it as one of the best spots in Asia.

Location: San Agustin, Surigao del Sur, Caraga Region

How to get there: Public Utility Bus or van from Butuan City to San Agustin town, then dropped you along the highway of barangay Salvacion as entry point, then hire habal-habal or single tricycle driver to carry you to the Britania port, then rent a boat for island hopping in Britania Group of Islands and islets.

Distance: Estimated 3 hours of travel from Butuan City to San Agustin, then dropped you along the highway of barangay Salvacion to hire habal-habal for a ride for estimated 5 minutes to the port, then rent a boat for island hopping to Britania Group of Islands and islets.

Irresistible Guyam Island, General Luna, Siargao

June 25, 2016 by caraga Leave a Comment

A gem in the Pacific waving with its pristine waters and white sand beach before your eyes!

guyam island, general luna, siargao — source: Ka Jose Minglana

Guyam Island is the closest among the other islands near the shoreline of General Luna, Siargao Island. You can appreciate its gift with its white sands beach forming a white line in your naked eye with coconut trees filled the island. This cute island became the center of attraction as you stand in the shoreline of General Luna. One drifter has to say that during low tide a group of professional divers challenges to cross the sea by walking and land on the white island. The island is surrounded by its pristine waters anyone will entice to swim the whole day.

While there, you can give sights to other gems waving near where you stand, and experience the same feeling jumping to other beautiful spots. I am referring to other neighboring treasures that you want to embark are Daku Island, Naked Island, and Corregidor Island.

Happy islands hopping!

Location: Guyam Island, General Luna, Surigao del Norte, Caraga Region

How to get there: From Butuan City by bus or van to Surigao City, then RORO or Pumpboat for crossing the sea to the port of Dapa, then from Dapa taking a ride by jeepney or private vehicle to General Luna, hire a boat to cross Guyam Island.

Distance: It will take for estimated 2 to 3 hours from Butuan City to Surigao City using public utility bus or private vehicle, then from Surigao City seaport crossing the sea by RORO for about 3 to 4 hours or pump boat for 2 to 3 hours in reaching the port of Dapa. While in Dapa, hiring a jeepney or private vehicle for at least half an hour going to General Luna, then hire a pump boat to cross the very near Guyam Island.