About Agutayan Island
Agutayan Island is a small uninhabited white sand island located about 3 kilometers off the coast of Jasaan in Misamis Oriental, northern Mindanao, Philippines. Situated in Macajalar Bay, it is a protected marine sanctuary known for its powdery white sand bar, clear turquoise waters and fringing coral reef. Managed by the municipality of Jasaan, the island is visited on day trips by boat for swimming, snorkeling and sightseeing in a natural marine environment.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a small, low-lying white sand bar island surrounded by clear shallow waters and coral reef within Macajalar Bay. The island has no permanent settlement and offers an open beach area with limited day-use shelters, shallow waters for wading and swimming, and reef areas for snorkeling. Access is by small outrigger boat from Jasaan mainland, with views of the coastline and open sea. The environment is natural and exposed with little shade.
Key highlights
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Powdery white sand bar that changes shape with tide and season
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Clear turquoise waters and fringing coral reef of the marine sanctuary
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Protected marine sanctuary with diverse reef fish and corals
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Uninhabited island setting ideal for swimming and snorkeling
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Panoramic views of Macajalar Bay and Misamis Oriental coastline