Britania Islands
The unspoiled beauty of the Britania Islands has amazed adventurous spirits and contemplative souls.
In this paragraph I will tell you about these islands
Fascinating and enchanting, just a few of the adjectives that describe the Britania Islands.
The islands are located in Barangay Britania , municipality of San Agustin , province of Surigao del Sur . These islands form a small archipelago of 24 islands and islets, distributed along Lianga Bay .
Six of them that are attractive to tourists.
They are Boslon , Panlangagan , Hiyor-hiyoran , Naked island , Hagonoy and Bonbonon .
Boslon Island
The main one, Boslon, is the most visited. It is a great place to sunbathe, play or swim.
It offers little interest to us diver because of its tourist bustle and its water games.
Boslon Island – Photo Credit Albert Egot
Panlangagan
100m from Boslon, visually, you will find the three Panlangagan Islands ( the Cave Panlangagan Island and the two forested Panlangagan Islands ). ( pronounced pan la nga gan )
Panlangagan Cave Island appreciated by speleologists and adventurers, it was the scene of fighting during the Second World War and served as a burial place (mass grave) for Japanese soldiers.
At low tide, the three islands Panlangagan and Boslon are reachable on foot.
Boslon and the 3 Panlangagan Islands
Hiyor hiyoran
On the other side of Boslon Island, Hiyor-hiyoran Island .
This island is the second most visited island after Boslon for its beach lined with palm trees which brings a little freshness. In its turquoise waters you will find a variety of seashells, in particular, the little bear conch or ” sikad-sikad .” “
Hiyor-hiyoran
Naked
After five minutes by pump boat, Naked Island , a long stretch of white sand that emerges from crystal clear turquoise water. During the summer season, Île Nue is the resting base for a number of migratory birds.
Naked Island
Hagonoy
To conclude our visit, our two favorite islands, Hagonoy Island , our favorite, also called Lover’s Island . White sand, palm trees and turquoise waters make it perfect for us to use as a diving base. It is ideal for swimming and snorkeling. We have selected the island of Hagonoy for our ” Snorkeling trip ” program.
Hagonoy – Photo credit: Joseph Gumia
Bonbonon
and Bonbonon the Magnificent is the outermost island of the Britania group of islands, facing the Pacific Ocean.
Ocean winds bring huge waves, which limits access and therefore protects it. This natural barrier that Bonbonon offers us on its western part a beautiful snorkeling training spot.
Bonbonon