About Naked Island (Britania)
Naked Island is a small, uninhabited islet in the Britania Group of Islands in Lianga Bay, off Barangay Britania in San Agustin, Surigao del Sur, Mindanao. Characterized by a bare stretch of white sand with no trees or structures, it is notable for its stark, open landscape surrounded by clear turquoise waters. It is a regular stop on Britania island-hopping tours and is valued for photography, swimming and its distinctive treeless appearance.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a small, flat, treeless sandbar surrounded by shallow, clear turquoise water in Lianga Bay. The island has no vegetation, buildings, shade or facilities, offering an open 360-degree sea view. Access is only by motorized outrigger boat as part of a Britania Group island-hopping tour. Visitors can walk the white sand, wade and swim in shallow waters, take photographs of the stark landscape, and view neighboring islets. The exposed sand area expands at low tide and shrinks significantly at high tide.
Key highlights
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Treeless white sandbar with no vegetation or structures
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Part of the 24-islet Britania Group of Islands in Lianga Bay
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Clear shallow turquoise waters suitable for wading and swimming
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Unobstructed panoramic views ideal for photography
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Tidal island best visible and accessible during low tide
Route
| By air | Fly to Bancasi Airport (BXU) in Butuan City or Tandag Airport (TDG), then travel overland 2-3 hours to Britania, San Agustin |
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| By road | From Butuan City or Tandag City, take bus or van via Lianga to San Agustin, then tricycle or habal-habal to Barangay Britania jump-off port; 10-15 minute boat ride to the island |