White Island (Philippines) Explained

White Island
Local Name:Medan Island
Map:Philippines
Map Relief:yes
Coordinates:9.2578°N 124.6558°W
Waterbody:Bohol Sea
Length M:700
Length Footnotes: - Variable
Highest Mount:Negligible, island is flat
Country:Philippines
Country Admin Divisions Title:Region
Country Admin Divisions:Northern Mindanao
Country Admin Divisions Title 1:Province
Country Admin Divisions 1:Camiguin
Country Admin Divisions Title 2:Municipality
Country Admin Divisions 2:Mambajao
Population:uninhabited

White Island is an uninhabited white sandbar located about 1.4km (00.9miles) off the northern shore of Mambajao in the volcanic island of Camiguin in the Philippines. The island is generally horseshoe shaped, although the tides constantly resize and reshape its exact form. There are no trees or shelter of any kind, and it is composed solely of white sands.[1]

Accessibility

White Island attracts thousands of tourists every year. The island can be accessed from Barangay Agoho or Brgy. Yumbing in Mambajao about 4kmto6kmkm (02milesto04mileskm) west of the poblacion or town center. Small boats can be hired from any of the beachfront resorts that face the island.[2]

See also

Notes and References

  1. http://hawaiianwebmaster.com/attractions.html "Landmarks and Tourist Attractions"
  2. http://www.silent-gardens.com/camiguin-white.php "White Island"