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Vanishing Island is a small strip of white sand island situated a few minutes away from the coast of Tambo, Babak in the Island Garden City of Samal (IGaCoS), Province of Davao del Norte. The Island is usually visible only during low tide, and is easily noticeable from a distance because of the presence of some houses floating directly on the surface of the ocean. These houses are intended for visitors who want to stay in the Island longer. During high tide, it is possible to walk on the Island with the waters reaching only just about the ankles. The Island quickly disappears during high tide, only to be visible again when the water subsides. With its crystal clear waters and breathtaking underwater view of coral wonders, the Island is surely one of the top snorkeling and diving destinations in Davao City.
Aerial view of the Vanishing Island
Signage
The Vanishing Island is a protected marine reserve where several mangrove trees have been planted within the Island to further support marine life.
Mangrove trees have been planted to further support marine life
The Island is easily noticeable from a distance
because of the presence of some houses floating directly
on the surface of the ocean
The houses are intended for visitors who want to stay in the Island longer
The Island is usually visible only during low tide
During high waters, walking on the Island is possible
with the waters reaching only just about the ankles
The Island quickly disappears during high tide
only to be visible again when the water subsides
(View of Davao City in the background)
The Island is only a few minutes away from the coast of Samal Island
Crystal clear waters of the Island
Breathtaking view of coral wonders
makes the Island one of the top snorkeling and diving destinations in Davao City.
Starfish is a common sight in the Island
Dollar Shell is also common in the Island
The Sea Urchin is the main source of livelihood of the Island's locals
The Sea Urchin is usually eaten raw
and is considered a delicacy throughout the Philippines
How to get to the Vanishing Island
A small boat ride will take you to the Vanishing Island from Barangay Tambo, Samal which is accessible via a 15-minute ferry boat ride from km 11, Sasa Port, Davao City.
wow,, im living now in davao just recently,,and i never knew there is a vanishing island in davao city too...
ReplyDeleteI thought i can only found this kind of island in Mati City..
You can take a look at my blog for my travel in vanishing island in mati city
http://mytravelanywhere.blogspot.com/2011/07/vanishing-island-in-mati-city-davao.html
wrong grammar, its suppose to be "I thought i can only find this kind of island in Mati city.
DeleteWow, the anonymous person above still has it wrong. Correction: "Wrong grammar, it's supposed to be 'I thought I could only find this kind of island in Mati.'" Don't correct people unless you are correct yourself. LOL
Deletethank you for featuring and i really love this place. My family used to go there during my childhood days. I love eating Sea Urchin. Now, I have my own family,everytime we spend our vacation in Davao we never failed to visit this wonderful place.
ReplyDeleteawww...that is quite endearing...went there last year...now im coming back with my girlfriend...hope to do that if i reach to having a family of my own as well :)
DeleteWe used to go there when the DENR, Coast Guards had no offices there yet. Even the mangrove plants were not yet there. Hope those 2 old huts are still there when we get back to Davao. _
ReplyDeleteThe mangroves were not there yet when I went there myself years ago, but I am sure those two huts are still there. Hope you will revisit Davao soon and ask you to spread the word to your friends that Davao has progressed much over the years. Thank you.
DeleteHi! can I ask around what time is it good to go to vanishing island? We're planning to go to Davao on June and this info greatly helped. thanks!
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