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Formed by wave actions and currents, sandbars consist of sand, silt or gravel and sit above the water. Generally narrow and straight, it may be connected to the shoreline or it may be formed offshore. Blessed with more than 7,000 islands, the Philippines is home to several panoramic sandbars surrounded by clear blue waters that will certainly take your breath away. Here are some of the best sandbars in the Philippines as featured in the magazine show, Kapuso mo Jessica Soho.
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Sumilon sandbar (Oslob, Cebu)
Sumilon, which originated from the Cebuana term Nasilo, means kanlungan in Filipino or haven in English. Located on a tiny island near Tan-awan, Oslob, Cebu, the 100-meter long sand bar is 4 hours away via land and 30 mins away via sea from Cebu City. The 24-hectare island allows guests to do activities such as swimming, diving, fishing, island hopping, snorkeling, paddling, hiking, and even bird-watching.
2. Manlawi sandbar (Caramoan, Camarines Sur)
If you’re wondering how this gorgeous sandbar in Bicol got its name, Manlawi, a Bicolano term, literally means big waves. Tourists get to do tons of activities on the one hectare sandbar including swimming and snorkeling in the waters filled with brain corals. If you ever get tired of exploring the waters, you can feast on fresh seafood being peddled on the island. You also have the option to rest at one of the 15 cottages on the island, which turn into floating villas in the afternoon.
3. Digyo sandbar (Inopacan, Leyte)
Situated on a virgin island in Inopacan, Leyte, Digyo sandbar is a tongue-shaped landform that is filled with coconut trees. Although the island is less explored compared to other islands in the country, island caretaker Limen “Bert” Polo is confident that the sandbar will soon be discovered by tourists with the help of technology, particularly social media.
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