After snorkeling at Balicasag Island, we hopped back onto our boat. We had no idea what to expect. All we knew at the time was we were heading to another island.
We traveled for around 20 minutes until our boat slowed down. We noticed the very shallow water. The sea floor covered with sea grass and corals. We still didn’t know where we were going until we had a glimpse of this beautiful island with a really long white sandbar. At that moment, without our boatmen confirming anything, we knew that island paradise was our next destination. And we were right.
The crescent-shaped Virgin Island and it's lovely sandbar!
When we finally docked, we were welcomed by vendors offering something curious — sea urchins. “How are we supposed to eat that,” we asked.
“Raw,” answered one of the vendors. We were weirded out but found it really exciting. A couple of our friends gave it a try. Me, no thanks. Maybe next time! LOL.
A friend trying the sea urchin snack!
After our gastronomic challenge, we started camwhoring at the sand bar. The island was crescent-shaped and really gorgeous. At its center was a stretch of greens — trees and bushes — and it made the island much more attractive.
My friend and his mandatory jump shot!
Another friend and another jump shot!
EARTHBENDER! My friend playing with sand.
Don't forget to bring a hat and shades!
We decided to explore the island. We walked around the perimeter of the island. It wasn’t really a task because the island was quite small.
In between trees, we noticed some plastic garbage. It made us really sad. If you’re visiting this island in the future, please don’t bring trash or if you are going to, please take it with you when you leave. Please.
We decided to swim and play afterwards. The sand beneath the water wasn’t really as fine as that on Panglao. It was a bit rocky, to be honest, but that doesn’t make the place a bit less beautiful.
After 15 minutes or so, our boatmen called us back to the boat as they were afraid low tide would hit and we could be stranded in the island. Like I said before, the water was quite shallow.
Reluctantly, we bade goodbye to one of the most beautiful islands we’d ever seen.
Sand Bending in Virgin Island - Bohol, Philippines,
i was there already!!such a nice island
great island and yummy sea urchins! <3
yes. the island is beautiful. i wish development of this island beach would proceed as it has great potential. bohol definitely has some of the best beaches in the country.
ok diyan sa virgin island ang hindi ok sa balicasag island harang grabe nag price ng sea foods diyan pag nag paluto ka grabe ang mahal mahal holdap dapt ibaba namman nila ang price ng foods ng mga stall sa ba\licasag island
yup super mahal ng sea food sa balicasag island!! overpricing talaga. We had the same experience. Pati bread for the fish-feeding sa snorkeling was like 10pesos for a piece of tiny pandesal! hahaha
I LOVE BOHOL! I will definitely go there again. Virgin Island is truly a paradise.
you have nice jumpshots!!!
been here in Virgin Island Bohol! So beautiful! You must take your summer photos in your summer wear here!
There is also a Virgin Island in Bantayan Island, Cebu. Very nice there, too.
Beautiful place and the dolphin watching is something you’ll have to do. It’s amazing…
I was there last 2010. After going to Balicasag Island for snorkeling, our boat made a stop over to this island.
This is the best place, im very proud that i have visited this island last march 7 2012, thanks to our boatman (kuya cris)
promise! ang ganda ng virgin island. sa mga pupunta lets keep the island clean huwag tayo mag iwan ng mga basura natin dun…pls.
may ganon bng island sa bohol? so sorry d k lam eh eleven years n k d nakakauwi sa bohol kya never heared ko yang virgin islands n yan…
wow…its awesome…Bohol is my favorite place..I spent my vacation most of the time in Bohol with fresh air ..fresh seafoods and with a simple clean City of Tagbilaran…
Bohol is a beautiful island… I hope to return there myself, before too long. To folks who haven’t visited that place, I recommend that you go there!
I agree, Victor! It’s really beautiful!
Next time i go home again i will visit this island. I’ve been hearing a lot about Bohol.Some people i know said Bohol is nicer than Boracay! I guess i have to see it first before i agree with them. Looks like Virgin island, Bohol is paradise and with it’s white sand and pristine water i couldn’t ask for more! I’m just wondering if there’s cottages or huts in this island.
On this island, no. The nearest resort, I believe, is on Panglao Island.
can you share your budget and specific expenses? like boat ride, guide, etc. thanks!
Hi there! It’s all here: http://www.thepoortraveler.net/2011/03/bohol-getaway-summary-expenses/
Note that we were a big, big group.
We’ve been here! Nice backdrop for pictures!
Haha.Yes.
been in bohol, but never been in this island..wer is dis located? panglao?
It’s between Panglao and Balicasag Island.
If that’s the Island owned by your relative tell us more about it Master Roe, and Frances Anne Estareja-donal, if you’ve been there, say something more convincing to be there. Thanks!
Woot! Didn’t know that. Thanks for sharing!
This is actually a privately owned island. It is owned by the Cloribel-Rodriguez family. Its official name is Isola di Francesco, it’s also called Pungtod Island.
super ganda sana talaga ng pinas kaya lang mga turista lang at may panggastos ang pwedeng makapaglakbay at makaranas. in short…it’s more fun if u have fund$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$!
You should have tried the “orange” sea urchin…just don’t zip it directly from the shell/cover but really honest– it taste good if you matched it with rice….