Enjoy the Beauty and Serenity of Basul Island

BASUL ISLAND

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Our group landed on the fine, white sand of Basul island on a peaceful afternoon. The sun is undoubtedly felt, consciously tingles the skin and crystallizing the sand beneath my feet. On the other side of this plateful wonder is a rugged rocky shore, a far cry from where our boat took us. The two faces of the island show the natural wonders and versatility of Basul.

Simple cottages that are similar to a traditional kubo are available to tourists and visitors who want to enjoy the waters and even stay overnight in the island. Only 50php ($1.5) per person or 450php ($5) per cottage given to the caretaker, and the whole island is yours to enjoy. Note that there are no stores in the area so make sure to bring food and water for your trip.

To experience a truly relaxing day and be one with the nature, bring your own tents for an overnight stay. Do not forget your flashlight to add light to the stars in the night time.

Basul island is a must visit when in Surigao City. It is truly one of the islands that can capture peace and beauty that is mostly lacking in our everyday lives. Read More: https://www.choosephilippines.com/go/islands-and-beaches/323/Surigaos-Finest-Basul-Island

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One of the most recommended spots to visit in Surigao City is a small island very close to the city proper, the Basul Island. The island is characterized by a long stretch of fine white sand with assorted shell fragments and lined with coconut trees. It is about 15 minutes boat ride from the city proper.

It was our first stop in our island hopping activity yesterday. We didn’t stay long on the island because we were told by the caretaker in the local dialect that we can’t stay there if we’re not getting a cottage. We weren’t planning on getting a cottage because an open-air cottage costs Php 500.00. We only stopped there to see the island and eat breakfast. Read More: https://iwentanyways.com/exploring-surigao-city-basul-island/

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Basul Island is also one of the known tourist spots in Surigao del Norte. It is a small private island characterized by a long stretch of white sand beach and many trees. There are available simple cottages in the island. There are no stores here so you have to bring food and water. Most visitors stay here overnight to enjoy the serenity of the island, you can bring your own tent and enjoy camping here.

Basul Island is just 30-minutes boat ride from the port of Surigao City, Surigao del Norte. Read More: https://touristspotsfinder.com/surigao-del-norte-tourist-spots/