SNAKE ISLAND (El Nido, Palawan)

What's the first thing that comes into your mind when you hear the word "snake"?

That poisonous and scary crawling reptile might come first into your mind. But if you're in El Nido, the word snake will make you think of a nice island. Originally known as "Vigan Island", Snake Island is very popular for having a  long sand bar which connects the island to another. If you're thinking that the island is infested with snakes, it's not. That might not be a good island to go to if that's the case hehe.

(Island hopping with my favorite cousin)

This island was the first destination of our private island hopping tour last May of 2015. A 45-minute boat ride will bring you here in this unique island.

(Approaching the island)

Snake island is part of the El Nido Tour B Group of Islands. And it's the most popular island in the said group.

(We're here!)

It's been dubbed as snake island because of its unique sand bar. The shape of the curving sand bar which the island has is undoubtedly the main reason why this island was called as such.

(Playing with the wooden stairs)

The sand bar is not the only attraction that this place has to offer. The island also has a view deck which offers a 360-degree view of the ocean and its surrounding islands as well.

(This way going to the view deck)

To get to the view deck, you will have to climb up a small mountain. And to get there you will have to climb a few steps, approximately a hundred steps going up.

(The way going up the view deck)

Just be very careful while trekking up the mountain specially if you are only wearing slippers as it might get quite slippery.

(Hurry up, Couz!)

After a few steps I can finally see the small hut which means I'm almost at the top.

(Almost there!)

And after a few more steps, here's my welcoming view! This is the view from the left side of the cliff from the view deck.

(Finally at the peak of the small mountain)

On the right side of the view deck is the epic view of the sand bar connecting to the next island.

(This is the view of the sand bar from the view deck)

The view was spectacular. It was worth trekking and climbing up the small mountain. I have recently developed my love for sand bars because they're simply mesmerizing for me. It is one of the most amazing creations of God.

(Photo ops!)

When we went there it was still high tide, and the sand bar is still submerged under the water and it's not that visible.  The water above the sand bar is still knee high during that time. And as you can see in the photo below, even though the water is still knee-high, from afar it's as if the people are walking on the water.

(Some tourists walking on the sand bar)

It's best to visit Snake Island if it's low tide so you that can see the sand bar more clearly and you'll be able to appreciated its beauty more.

(They walked to the other island)

We didn't have a lot of time to stay on the island because we still have a lot more to visit. I wasn't even able to check out its underwater landscape and I was not also able to swim in its waters so I could not tell you what more the island has to offer when it comes to the marine life in there and the island's seascape. The water in the island however is very clear and the beach as well as the sand bar has a powdery and white sand. There are not much shaded area in the island which I think makes the island not a good choice for you to have your picnic lunch stopovers. But unlike any other islands in tour B, this island has a comfort room.

(My Niece's first dip in the sea)

So after spending approximately 45 minutes in the island, we decided to go to our next island destination.

(Me with my sister and niece)

Snake Island is worth the 45-minute boat ride. It was really beautiful. I just wished we had stayed a little bit longer. But it's okay 'cause there's still a next time. Until then!


ADIOS!!

-The Palaweña Explorer