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 10 to 15 minutes depending on the resort where you get on board and the height of the waves.
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 island 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 the island 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!
Otherwise you look like her!
Drinks and snacks are sometimes available on White Island.
Costs
Transportation:
Motorela from Mambajao to Caves Resort: PHP 25
Boat to White Island (and back of course): PHP 300
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