SAGASA ISLAND: One of Bantayan’s Most Stunning Hidden Gems!

“I wish I can go to a new place and start a new life.”

Is everyone’s wish when we are all tied up with problems or personal things that bothers us for so long. Like, we just wanted to disappear in that moment and leave everything behind. Yet, we cannot do it even if we had enough. Whatever problems we encounter, we can fix it by taking a small baby steps. These small thing includes escaping the havoc life in the city, pack the necessary things to bring, go for a road trip, listen to the murmur of the wind and see the beautiful green scenery.

Waking up to another town is my way of escaping reality for the meantime; and it’s one of the best feeling. So, I took a long road trip to Bantayan Island not because I am bombarded of work loads but because I wanted to be with the nature again. I don’t even have any plan nor itinerary. I just wanted to walk around, thrive some conversation to the locals and wanted to go somewhere that is new and beautiful.

Then, my Dad introduced this small island called, Sagasa Islet located at Municipality of Bantayan (proper). This is one of the beautiful islets in Bantayan, across the other small island called Butong. Only few have gotten here and I wonder why.

Things you’ll love about Sagasa Island

1. Sagasa Islet is surrounded by mangroves, white sand, and crystal clear water. It feels like you’re spending time on a normal beach resort. The place peaceful and relaxing that you might don’t want to leave.

2. This is a good place to spend time with your love ones. You can walk around, play music, pitch a tent, and can even do snorkeling activity.

3. You can walk around during low tide and visit the neighbor islets. Locals are very friendly and hospitable which you have no reasons to be afraid of.

4. You will witness the beautiful sunrise and sunset in a full view. You will definitely full in love to this beautiful island.

Wait! There’s more! You can spend your night here in Sagasa and witness the beautiful town lights of Bantayan Municipality (proper). Activity such as stargazing and watching fireflies at night will be a priceless experience you will ever have (fireflies that are living in their own habitat, they will come out around 9:00 pm based on what I’ve experienced).

Other side of Sagasa Island

How to get here?

• Ride a bus (North Bus Terminal) bound to Hagnaya. Travel will take 4-5 hours.
• From Hagnaya Port, there will be departure schedules to Bantayan Island. I suggest to travel early. Travel will take 1-2 hours.
• From Sta. Fe Port, ride a jeepney or tricycle bound to Bantayan Municipality which is 11 kilometers away.
• From Bantayan Municipality, contact us for pumpboat rental for you to reach Sagasa Island.

Tips

• Make sure to see first what time is high tide and low tide on the day you will go to Sagasa to avoid being stuck in the small island, unless you are planning to spend overnight
• Bring your own food and other necessary needs for there’s no store or nearby store in the island
• Bring your extra clothes to warm you up specially during the night
• Enjoy your visit and be kind to the locals and to the place as well
• Remember to Leave No Trace (No one will take care of your trash in the island except you. Clean As You Go)

NOTE: We used our own pump-boat to get here. You can contact me anytime if you have plans to visit the wonderful Sagasa Island.