Tinalisayan Island is under the jurisdiction of the municipality of San Pascual in Masbate. This is part of the Burias Island, one of the three main islands of the province. The other two are Masbate Island and Ticao. Burias Island has 2 municipalities namely Claveria and San Pascual. BEACHES, LUZON, PHILIPPINES March 31, 2016 Tinalisayan Island in Masbate: Another Sandbar to Discover The island itself is so small, that the word islet would be a more appropriate term. At the end of this sandbar, the island was visible with its white sand and rock formation. Burias Island has 2 municipalities namely Claveria and San Pascual. San Pascual is blessed with surrounding small islands with unspoiled white beaches and spectacular rock formation, one of the town’s best kept treasure is Tinalisayan. Just about 30 minute boat ride from the mainland. Tinalisayan Island Burias Island San Pascual Masbate getting off the boat. Seeing it from afar is totally different from actually being there. San Pascual is blessed with surrounding small islands with unspoiled white beaches and spectacular rock formation, one of the town’s best kept treasure. This islet is an ideal tent camp for those who wanted to be with nature at its best, surrounded by rocks, fine sand and clear waters. A few meters from the islet is the sandbar which can be reached by swimming neck-deep waters. Though good for swimming and snorkeling, just a caution: the waters in between are a home to many sea urchins so be careful. Otherwise, you may use a small boat in the islet to transfer. The sandbar is visible daylight (low tide) but vanishes night time (high tide). This sandbar has very fine sand and off white color. Changes color to warm yellow when touched by sunset rays. Great for picture taking!
