Basey

Basey is a municipality in Samar Province, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. Basey is famous for its beautiful Sohoton Caves, whose inner chamber features stalactites, stalagmites, and an underground river. The town is also known for artistically woven decorative mats called Banig.

The town's name is pronounced "Basai" or "Basay" (how the Germans or Pangasinense would pronounce it), not "basÉY". This mispronunciation was propagated by American soldiers in the early days of the American colonial period. There is no "ey" sound in the Waray-Waray language, rather the "e" and "i" sounds are treated separately. Basay is from the Waray word mabaysay, meaning "beautiful".

Fly to Daniel Z. Romualdez International Airport (TAC ^IATA).

From Tacloban, take a ferry going to Basey.

Tricycles and jeepneys are plenty in downtown Basey.

• 11.3583125.15841 Sohoton National Park, Rawis, Brgy. Guirang.  (updated Feb 2016)
• 11.281202125.0700722 Basey Church (St Michael The Archangel Parish Church), San Roque Street. A 17th-century church  (updated Feb 2026)

• Sunkai Cafe & Resort, Coastal Area, Brgy. Bacubac 6720, ☏ +63 9305708759. Closes 12AM. This beachside hangout features beautiful cottage designs, a glass-walled swimming pool, and spectacular sunset views. It has quickly become a popular spot for weekend getaways, family reunions, and vibrant events like pool parties. up to ₱2500 per person. (updated Sep 2026)

• Tacloban
• Catbalogan