Demystifying Burot Island

By REMIGIA TRINIDAD

June 13, 2012, 5:16pm

Guia Trinidad

Most people would say that words are not enough to describe an awesome experience. But for me, the single word “lucky” would already suffice. I must admit that the term is quite odd. It may not sound right to express the adventure I had as merely a stroke of luck. Probably, others can understand where I’m coming from once they get to see and experience the magnificent island of Burot in Calatagan, Batangas.

This beautiful place in the heart of Calatagan is said to be one hidden treasure among the strings of paradise in the province of Batangas. The shore is carpeted with rich white sand and ornamented with tiny pieces of sea shells. Although the sand is not as white as the one that you find in Boracay, I still consider myself fortunate for experiencing the rare charms of the island.

Another exceptional element of Burot is its calm and shallow water. Some must have found it as a major disappointment, especially to those who are into water adventure. However, I personally enjoyed the placid waves and shallow seawater. I bet that those who do not know how to swim would agree with me, plus the many moms and dads who want to relax under the heat of the sun without worrying about keeping their kids close to the shore.

My luck continued as low tide occurred in the afternoon. I was able to walk and reach the middle of the sea since the water went down to knee-level. The scenario was almost perfect, minus the grassy ground with sea urchins and jelly fish swimming around.

Low tide revealed another magic for me as the whiter and clearer sand of a nearby isle gradually became exposed. To the truest sense of the word, that was the moment when I felt that Burot Island was demystified. It is, indeed, an almost untouched paradise that people can visit to enjoy the view and the warm sun while simply submerging in the clear and shallow water.

On top of all the magnificent features of Burot, tourists can easily find their way around the island. Visitors may choose to spend the night in Burot, in tents, in the sand, and under the stars.

Burot is a five-hour drive from Manila. Visitors are charged a P120 entrance fee.

Guia Trinidad. 
Thanks to Rie Lardizabal and Anne Buerano for this photo