so Only an hour travel distance from Animasola Island is the Tinalisayan Sandbar and Island. While cruising from Animasola going to Tinalisayan, there were sightings of dolphins. Small fishing boats were also present in the area; in fact we called one fishing boat and asked for a catch from him. He had several varieties of fish, we even bought from him for dinner and it’s way cheaper when bought at the market.
Reaching Tinalisayan Sandbar, you may see the sandbar from afar. Since it’s still high tide, only smaller portion of the sandbar is on sight. You can also feel the water currents in the area.
We anchored at the tip of the sandbar. It was a coral/pebble sandbar. Not that good for running barefoot. Yet the place was clean, and reefs were present in the surroundings. Snorkeling is allowed in the area, simply equip yourself with life vest, as water currents are active. According to our boatmen, several species of colorful fishes were abundant in the area. I didn’t attempt on going snorkeling since I don’t know how to swim. I just stayed at the banks and enjoy myself at the shallow portions of the sandbar.
Our boatmen told us that the sandbar would appear in another 2 hours, so we waited for it. Near the sandbar was the island of Tinalisayan. We tried to cross there following the shallow portion of the sandbar. It was quite a struggle when the water was flowing across the shallows also. Slowly walking, we reached the other end of the sand bar.
Nobody’s residing in the island but they have cottages. They have built comfort rooms, tables and chairs maybe for daytrips wanting to stay at the island. The sands were quite fine compared to the pebble/coral sands of the sandbar. Some parts of the beach in the island are rocky that it’s best to spend time at the sandbar rather than near the banks.
We were directed to pay an amount of Php 50 for a stopover at the island. This surprised us in Burias. There were collectors merely asking us to sign the logbooks, asking us payments without issuance of receipt. Oh well, not to spoil our stay, pay!
As 4pm is nearing, the tide slowly lowering that the tadpole shape of the sandbar is appearing. Its so nice to see the contrast of colors. From a darker blue to a lighter blue. It is giving emphasis on the shallow the shallow portion of the beach. As seen from afar, or up the island, the tail is like wiggling forming a curve line connecting the mainland from the sandbar.
I didn’t expect it to happen yet as the tides lowered, slowly the sands were exposed bit by bit. Oh what a lovely view coupled with the not-so-shining-sunlight lit the area.
We have enjoyed the sandbar. We also have noticed some rock arrangements maybe made by some visitors. We enjoyed the waters, the fishes and the corals. It’s hard to leave but we need to move to another destination. And the next destination was the Sombrero Island where we will setup camp and spend the night with.
Been here: July 20, 2016
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