Postcards from Britannia Group of Islands

The Britannia group of islands in San Agustin, Surigao del Sur is a promising beach site for minimalists and naturalists, that is why I find it fitting to what I heed for in a destination. In our 3-day bench marking tour in Surigao on December 5-7 we were exposed to at least three islands in Britannia and we did just that, we were really impressed with nature’s offering – pristine islands, nothing else could be more appropriate in describing the place, it is really pristine and literally beautiful.

The many islets scattered throughout the bay of San Agustin look like green marbles that enhance the beauty of the ocean fronting the pacific. And then a stopover in Hagonoy islet is perfect to have a glimpse of the bay in 360 degrees perspective. We took our breakfast in Hagonoy islet but I vehemently refused the ration for a while so that I could enjoy the finest white sand I have ever seen. This is by far a great item in terms of natural island tourism, no exaggeration whatsoever. Opposite Hagonoy Islet is another virgin site, locals call it Naked Islet.

Another stopover was the more deafening Boslon Island. In here, there is a touch of commercialism because ocean rides are being introduced by the community. At a reasonable price one can do jetski ride, banana boating, mixer riding and other related activities. Souvenir items can also be bought in Boslon Island. 

The last part of the tour had us spending short time in an islet opposite Boslon. Here, the landscape is much greener with coconut trees grown all over. Some driftwood here enabled me to manufacture some good shots, even postcard shots at that.

Britannia island is another jewel that Mindanao is truly proud of.

For accommodation requirement in San Agustin, I highly recommend Oasis Rest House as having affordable and good foods. They also cater island hopping tours.