About Seco Island
Seco Island is a small, uninhabited island located about 30 kilometers west of Tibiao in Antique Province, Western Visayas, Philippines, in the Sulu Sea. Known for its powdery white sand beach, crystal-clear turquoise waters and crescent shape, the island is undeveloped with no permanent structures. It is noted for pristine natural scenery, snorkeling and seasonal kiteboarding, and is accessible only by boat as a day-trip destination from Tibiao.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect an undeveloped, uninhabited island with a long crescent of powdery white sand, clear turquoise water and open sea views in the Sulu Sea. There are no buildings, shops or shade structures. The interior is flat with low vegetation and sand. Access is only by chartered outrigger boat from Tibiao. Visitors can walk the shoreline, swim and snorkel in shallow waters, take photographs and enjoy the isolated natural setting on a day trip.
Key highlights
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Powdery white sand beach with crescent-shaped shoreline
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Crystal-clear turquoise waters ideal for swimming and snorkeling
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Uninhabited and undeveloped natural island landscape
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Seasonal kiteboarding and kitesurfing conditions
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Pristine marine environment and panoramic sea views
History of Seco Island
Uninhabited island under the jurisdiction of the Municipality of Tibiao, traditionally used as a fishing ground by local fishers with no permanent settlement or historical structures.
Route
| By air | Fly to Iloilo International Airport (ILO) or Godofredo P. Ramos Airport (Caticlan), then travel overland by van or bus to Tibiao (3-5 hours from Iloilo City). |
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| By road |