White Island

Short Description

White Island is nothing other than a sand bar lost in the sea. It lays a few hundred meters off the northern shores of Camiguin Island between Brgy. Agoho and Yumbing.

Time and Distance

Brgy. Agoho and Yumbing are 4 km north of Mambajao. A motorela brings you there in 10 minutes. The boat trip to white Island lasts for 5 to 10 minutes depending on the resort where you get on board.

Equipment

Rolly Gallardo, the owner of Caves Resort displays signs that say:

SWIMMING RESTRICTIONS
Only 3 piece swimmsuits allowed:
1) HAT
2) SUNGLASSES
3) SANDALS

We complete this list by:
4) SUNSCREEN (at least factor 40)

What to see

First of all a lot of white sand an then a great view of Mounts Mambajao, Hibohibok and Old Volcano.On clear weather conditions you see the islands of Bohol and when it's extremely clear weather you may see the island of Leyte.
An amazing feeling is the change between low tide and high tide. Go to the island at low tide and see it shrinking for the next 6 hours. No fear, it will never completely disappear!

What to do

Swimm, snorkel, building sand castles or do simply nothing.
REMEMBER: Re-apply your sunscreen after each bath and at least every 2 hours. This is not a hint, this is an order!

Sunburn
Otherwise you look like her!

Drinks and snacks are available on White Island.

Costs

Transportation:
Motorela from Mambajao to Caves Resort: PHP 25
Boat to White Island (and back of course): PHP 300






White Island seen from the slopes of Mount Hibok-Hibok
White Island seen from the slopes of Mount Hibok-Hibok

The resort's pump boats bring you to White Island
The resort's pump boats bring you to White Island

White Island, a sand bar lost in the sea
White Island, a sand bar lost in the sea


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