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Snake Island
One of the more famous beach destinations
With a landscape that is unparalleled in the world, this island will absolutely take your breath away. A postcard-quality discovery will leave you wanting more, having you wishing to remain long and experience more.
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About
A popular beach destination in El Nido, Snake Island is officially known as Vigan Island. Its name was informally changed by the locals because of the island’s unique curve which resembles a snake.
During low tide, the unique, white sandbar is most visible and walkable on the three-kilometer-long sandbar that connects mainland Palawan to the small island.
What to do
The crystal clear turquoise waters of Snake Island are as good as those on any other island in El Nido, but only Snake Island will give you the sensation of walking in the middle of the ocean.
It is also a paradise filled with thick foliage and mangroves where monkeys are often seen and should be avoided. Snorkeling along the shoreline provides an opportunity to see small fish, sea turtles, corals, and starfishes.The property also features a shed perched on a hilltop that offers a spectacular birds-eye view of the snake-like sand trail and the nearby islands of El Nido and Bacuit Bay.
How to get there
To get to Snake Island, you have to take a banca (boat) at the El Nido Docks. Getting to the docks from El Nido only takes 14 minutes by car. From El Nido, head northwest and continue to Calle Hama, turn left onto Rizal St., and turn right at the 1st cross street onto Calle Real and finally continue onto Serena St. to head to the Docks.
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Reviews (2)
I hope everyone is safe after the earthquake in Vigan and surrounding areas. With a magnitude of 7.1 can really cause damage to structures. Stay safe everyone.
I highly recommend a visit here as the water is beautiful and the sandbar is cool to walk across. The water level was high, so the sandbar was about 2 feet underwater, but that wasn't a big deal. There isn't much to see while snorkeling.