Nogas Island — Local services in Anini-y

Nogas is a small island off the coast of Anini-y, Antique. It is completely uninhabited and has no permanent man-made structures other than a lighthouse that is maintained by the Philippine coastguard. It may be small but Nogas boasts a white sandy beach and crystal clear waters perfect for swimming and snorkeling, and a picturesque view of the ocean. The island's denizens are not humans but cats which you can see lounging on the beach or following the local caretaker around through a walkway covered in kalachuchi trees (Plumeria acuminata) you need to take to reach the lighthouse. You can also marvel at the side of the island's gargantuan Balete (Ficus) Tree which is said to be hundreds of years old. Other than that, the island is surrounded by rich flora and fauna such as some 32 species of birds including the Tabon (Philippine megapode). It is a good addition to your itinerary while you are in Anini-y, just remember to coordinate with the local government/tourism office to set up your boat...

the beach is not that good for swimming, snorkeling yes. the sand is not that fine, yet white & has many sea grass. the path that has trees on both sides leads to a lighthouse. u can go up there & see the view of the island. You can ask Siraan Hotspring staff for the arrangement of boat transfer from the resort to the island. When we went there, we boarded a small boat. The sea is rough, especially when we went back to the resort. It was dangerous, given it was a small boat and there were eight of us including the boatman. So I would like to give you an advice, just go there if the...

Island right across Siraan Hot Spring. Undeveloped and the beach is not that best for swimming. The trees on the island is perfect for photographs. Its a little bit creepy because nobody stays there and so many trees around the island. There’s a lighthouse in the middle that is functional. One can go up there and see the whole island from that perspective. Not ideal for overnight stay. Great if you go there during high tide. Because during low tide the water becomes too shallow. Not...