About Buri Island
Buri Island is a coastal island in Maqueda Bay off the coast of Catbalogan City in Samar Province, Philippines. Comprising several barangays, it is known for its white sand beaches, rocky coves, limestone formations and small caves. Accessible only by boat from Catbalogan City proper, the island supports fishing communities and offers a quiet natural setting for beach activities, sightseeing and island-hopping within the Samar Sea.
Visitors guide
Visitors reach Buri Island by motorized boat from Catbalogan City pier and find a rural island setting with fishing villages, stretches of white sand beach alternating with rocky shoreline, clear shallow waters, limestone outcrops and small caves. Facilities are basic with simple beach cottages and small local stores. Visitors can walk along beaches, swim in calm areas, explore coves and caves, take boat tours around the island and observe daily fishing community life. There are no large resorts or extensive tourist developments.
Key highlights
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Coastal island in Maqueda Bay off Catbalogan City
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White sand beaches and rocky coves
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Limestone rock formations and small caves
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Clear waters suitable for swimming and beachcombing
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Traditional fishing villages across several barangays
Culture & Context
Island supports several barangays with fishing as the primary livelihood, reflecting traditional coastal community life in Samar
Route
| By air | Fly to Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport in Tacloban, then travel by road to Catbalogan City and continue by boat |
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| By road | Accessible by road to Catbalogan City via Pan-Philippine Highway from Tacloban or Calbayog, then 20-30 minute motorized boat ride to Buri Island |