Canigao Island is uninhabited, featuring a lighthouse as its only significant man-made structure. The beaches have white sand, with tropical sea creatures and extensive coral reef in the surrounding waters. The climate is tropical and similar to that found in other areas of the Philippine islands. These natural features often attract tourists and scuba divers, who arrive at the island by traveling from Matalom (in the
province of Leyte).
The western and northern part of Canigao island is placed under nature protection as a sanctuary.
Due to this, activities such as swimming, diving, fishing, snorkeling, and boating in the protected areas are limited by law.
