Biri Island in Northern Samar is home to two of the most beautiful rock formations in the Philippines. A speck of land between the sea that divides the Luzon and Visayas Islands group, the island has been battered by harsh winds and tides that allowed these magnificent formations to take shape. Pictured here are the formations named as Magasang and Bil-at.

To get here, catch a Manila flight to Calbayog in Samar. Afterwards take a jeep from Calbayog to Allen and then a tricycle to Lavezares. In Lavezares hire a boat to take you to Biri Island. Within Biri Island you can go around with the help of a motorcycle contraption called habal-habal, with which you can go to the Magasang rock formations.

Photos by Dino Sandoval and AJFajardo

Comfortable accommodations in nipa huts. A restaurant is located in the premises.

Telephone: 0918 338 8756

Spartan and clean rooms right just at the warf.

Simple and clean rooms.

Provides value for money. Rooms are well kept and are clean.

Telephone: 2515512

A very cheerful place, with its bright walls. Rooms are located on the 2nd floor of an establishment atop an internet caf?/p>

Telephone: 356 1725

Offers a wide range of options from room sizes and prices. Located on a quiet side of town.

Telephone: 251 2147

Simple rooms. The restaurant provides a picturesque view of the spectacular sunsets every afternoon.

Telephone: 251 2386

Modern rooms with cable TV, hot water and airconditioning. Connected to the new Uptown Mall.

Telephone: 261 3586

Located at the center of town. An in-house restaurant whips up meals for guests.

Telephone: 261 2133