Sombrero Island

Sombrero Island is a small uninhabited coastal island in the municipality of Tingloy, Batangas, Philippines, located off the southern tip of Maricaban Island near Anilao. Named for its distinctive sombrero-like shape when viewed from a distance, the island is known for its rocky outcrop, clear turquoise waters, and surrounding coral reefs. It is a popular stop on island-hopping tours from Anilao and Tingloy, valued for snorkeling, swimming, and photography.

Visitors can expect a small, uninhabited rocky island with no permanent structures, surrounded by clear turquoise water and coral reefs. The island has a distinctive hat-shaped profile, a tiny sandy-rocky shoreline, and shallow reef areas suitable for snorkeling and swimming. Access is only by chartered outrigger boat as part of island-hopping tours from Anilao Port or Tingloy. There is no shade, shops, or accommodation on the island; visits are brief stops for sightseeing, photography, and water activities.