Atulayan Island
About
CamSur's quiet island escape! Atulayan is a small, curving island off Sagñay, ringed by white sand and clear, shallow water inside a protected marine area. Hop on a boat at Nato Wharf, swim and snorkel off the beach, then walk the shore as the waves roll in from Lagonoy Gulf. Come for a day trip or stay the night in one of the simple beach resorts. No crowds, just sea and breeze!
Dry until sunset (5:24 PM). Good time to go!
- Full day or overnightTime to spend
- Dry season, around March to June, for calm seas.Best time to go
- variesEntrance and budget
- From Naga, travel to Sagñay town and continue to Nato Wharf, where boats cross to Atulayan Island.Getting there
What to do here
- Swim and snorkel in the clear shallows
- Walk the curving white-sand shore
- Stay overnight for sunrise over the gulf
- Ride the boat past the Sagñay coast
Know before you go
Check sea conditions and PCG advisories before the boat ride; skip it when a typhoon signal is up.
Wear a life vest on the boat.
Do not touch corals or take shells; it is a marine protected area.
Bring cash and water; facilities are simple.
Park at Nato Wharf.
Boats are hired per group at Nato Wharf; island resorts charge their own entrance, cottage and room rates.
Atulayan is a small, curving island off Sagñay, ringed by white sand and clear, shallow water inside a protected marine area.
Where it is
Atulayan, Sagñay, Camarines Sur (boats from Nato Wharf)
By commuteFrom Naga, travel to Sagñay town and continue to Nato Wharf, where boats cross to Atulayan Island. Boats are hired per group or arranged through the island resorts.
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FAQ
How do I get to Atulayan Island?
Go to Nato Wharf in Sagñay, Camarines Sur, and take a boat to the island.
Can I stay overnight on Atulayan?
Yes, there are simple beach resorts on the island.
Is it good for snorkeling?
Yes, the island sits inside the Atulayan Bay marine protected area; do not touch or step on corals.