BOTAWANAN ISLAND, Siruma, Camarines Sur, Philippines

Botawanan Island in Camarines Sur, Philippines, is already a major tourist attraction in the province and is expected to become even more popular due to its unique characteristics and location with a view of the Pacific Ocean. The island's soft sandy beaches, mature forest trees, and coconut groves offer visitors a natural refuge from the intense sun.

Tourism thrived once the main road linking Siruma to other towns in Camarines Sur was finished. The number of visitors steadily grows with each season and month.

Botawanan is the largest island in Siruma, Camarines Sur, Philippines, on the northeastern coast of the mainland. It is an island barangay with over 2,000 people who primarily rely on fishing and agriculture for their livelihood.

No developed resort operates in the area, and no accommodation facilities are available for tourists to stay overnight or for days. However, if your group plans to spend a whole day swimming, there are cottages available to rent at the beach. Solar power illuminates the island at night and supplies the power needs of the residents and visitors.

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Quick Facts:

Name: Botawanan Island

Location: Siruma, Camarines Sur, Philippines

Type of Site: Tourism Site Island

Distance from the mainland:

1. Barangay Salvacion – the nearest point to the island

2. Barangay Tandoc – 2nd nearest point

3. Pinitan

4. Pamintan

5. Siruma Old Port – the farthest take-off point

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Advantage

The advantages of this island compared to the famous island destinations:

1. It has a lower number of tourists, down to almost none. You have the luxury of feeling the island’s exclusivity for your escapade.

2. Serene and pristine beaches

3. Clean coastline and beach water

4. Reachable by a very short boat ride from the barangays of Tandoc & Salvacion.

   
   

Activity

The things you can do here:

1. Swimming

2. Picnic

3. Coastline boat ride tour

   
   

Facilities Available

1. Restroom in each beach area.

2. Cottages made of light materials

3. Water supply for cleaning and washing only.

4. Electrical solar power energy. However, the supply is less reliable and stable than the mainland.

5. Boats for rental - Making a precise arrangement with the boat operator about your schedule is best.

Accessibility

1. Accessible by boat from the mainland.

2. From good to the poor signal of the mobile phone and the internet.

Things to Bring

1. Adequate foodstuff

2. Drinking water

3. Power banks for your mobile phones

4. Charcoal or firewood for picnic grilling

5. Cooking and eating utensils.

6. Additional essentials are required for an outdoor adventure.

Take-off Points

1. Barangay Salvacion – the nearest point to the island

2. Barangay Tandoc – 2nd nearest point

3. Pinitan

4. Pamintan

5. Siruma Old Port – the farthest take-off point

   
   

If you plan to visit Botawanan, you can arrange with the resort management to rent a boat if you are booked on the mainland.

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Botawanan Island