Among the best beach getaways near Manila are Alibijaban Island (located in Quezon Province) and Burias Island (Masbate Province). We went here on a long weekend some time ago, and I’ve since then updated this guide to Alibijaban Island and Burias Island including a 2 days itinerary!
For a little background:
Alibijaban Island is a quiet, budget-friendly island in San Andres, Quezon. The name sounds foreign, but it’s a now-popular local destination, especially during summer. It is known for its white-sand shores surrounded by mangrove trees.
Just 2 hours away from the boat, you can reach Burias Island. Burias Island is one of the three major island groups in Masbate (along with Ticao and mainland Masbate). It’s composed of small islands: Sombrero Island, Dapa Island (also known as Snake Island), Tinalisayan Island , and Animasola Island.
