1. Tinalisayan Island
Tinalisayan Island was our second destination from Alibijaban Island to Burias Islands. Traveling from Animasola Island to this island takes an hour, but this is irrevocably number one among the three islands we visited. When I jumped off the boat and landed on the shallow crystal clear water, I easily felt the relaxing feeling because the water was really cool, contrary to the heat and UV rays from the sun. Our boat was parked by the tip of the sandbar, so walking on the long stretch of a fine and powdery white sand, with the other visitors on their colorful swimming attire, was just awesome! This long sandbar always greets the visitors with breathtaking beauty.
2. Sombrero Island
Sombrero Island is one of the islets of Burias Group of Islets. Crossing the waters of Burias Passage from Tinalisayan to Sombrero was a heart-pounding experience. Also, as we got nearer the shoreline, coral ecosystems, underwater flora, and fauna were visible because of its clear waters. I took off my pink sando while on the boat because my skin hurt, a sign that, for sure, I would have sun-kissed skin due to sunburn, but it's fine, I am positive that my skin will still recover after a week. Instead of covering myself or applying Belo sunblock before jumping off the boat into the shallow water, we grabbed our cameras and walked by the shore.
3. Animasola Island
Animasola Island is one of the Burias Group of Islands sun-drenched islets in San Pascual, Masbate. We traveled 3 hours via motorized banca from Alibijaban Island, San Andres, Quezon, to witness the grandeur of nature curved on the gigantic rock perched into the water. Just the journey while crossing the sea, with the huge waves, was remarkable. Our motorized banca was like hopping on and off the huge waves. From afar, Animasola looked ordinary, the same as the islets we visited; however, as we got nearer, the view was astounding because of its unique formation.
4. Palani White Beach
5. Halea Nature Park
6. Pawa Mangrove Park
7. Buntod Sandbar and Reef Marine Sanctuary
8. Porta Vega Beach
9. Manta Bowl
How to Get to Masbate:
- By Air: Cebu Pacific has daily flights from Manila to Moises R. Espinosa Airport (MBT). Travel time is 1 hour and 15 minutes.
- By Land: In Cubao or other Integrated Terminal in Manila, you can take a bus bound for Pilar, Sorsogon. Then, ride in a fast craft to Masbate. You can also buy a ticket from Manila to Masbate City. Travel is via RoRo.