1. TINAGA ISLAND, CALAGUAS, CAMARINES NORTE
Freckling the waters off the coast of Vinzons, Camarines Norte, the
Calaguas group of islands hide pretty little secrets. In recent years,
however, they are discovered by more and more beach chasers, who easily
fall in love with the place. Angel Juarez (aka Lakwatsero) is one of
them. His absolute favorite? Mahabang Buhangin in Tinaga Island, the
biggest in the group.
“Mahabang Buhangin is a picture perfect paradise with its long stretch
of fine white sand dotted with volcanic rocks on its both ends,” Juarez
describes his pick. “The place is the most frequented camping and
swimming site by tourists.”
Check out this Calaguas Islands Travel Guide by Lakwatsero for more info about traveling to this side of Bicol.
Photo by Angel Juarez
2. NACPAN-CALITANG TWIN BEACH, EL NIDO, PALAWAN
Byron Datinguinoo of Peculiar Hours has
an equally pristine choice — Nacpan-Calitang Beach. Just when you think
El Nido is done blowing your mind with its hidden lagoons and secret
beaches, you get beach-slapped with two long strips of white sand.
Nacpan and Calitang Beaches are two separate beauties that find each
other and meet by a hill.
More photos of Nacpan Beach in this post.
Photo by Brenna Bustamante
3. PORT BARTON, SAN VICENTE, PALAWAN
Although not as famous as neighbors El Nido and Puerto Princesa, San
Vicente is nothing short of stellar. This relatively low profile is what
makes this peaceful town appealing to some travelers. Its forests are
undisturbed and shores almost untouched. It is perhaps the reason Port
Barton, one of its 10 barangays, is the top choice by Edgar Alan Zeta
Yap, the EAZY Traveler.
“Supple sands hugged by jungle-clad mountains, turquoise waters and
lovely coral gardens where turtles and reef fish cruise, framed by
sapphire skies and honey-colored sunsets,” recalls EAZY. “An idyllic
beach retreat could not get any better than this!”
Read more about his Port Barton adventure here.
Photo by Edgar Alan Zeta Yap
4. BANTAYAN ISLAND, CEBU
The blade-shaped province of Cebu is rich in historical sites and grand
churches but it is also teeming with natural resources. Its coasts and
outlying islands cradle pockets of white sand. Bantayan Island, off its
northern tip, is dumped with some of the finest! Brenna Bustamante of
the Philippine Travelogue puts this tropical paradise on the top of her list.
Less crowded and less busy than the other famous island destinations in
the country, Bantayan Island is perfect for those who chase beaches for a
time of relaxation and reflection.
Photo by Yoshke.com
5. ANGUIB BEACH, STA. ANA, CAGAYAN
“Forget Boracay, dear beach bummers,” Robbie Bautista of The Travelling Dork opens
his piece about Anguib Beach. “If you are after pristine turquoise
waters and powdery white sand with the total seclusion that the former
doesn’t have, then you can find the same paradise in the northernmost
tip of mainland Luzon.”
It looks like rough roads lead to the best beaches. Anguib Beach may be
in Luzon but it is on the far end of it, around 12 hours away if you’re
taking the bus from Manila. But Anguib’s remoteness is what makes it
extra special. The usual delights are there: fine sand and clear water
but its real charm is its very quiet atmosphere and the feeling that you
own every bit of it.
Read The Travelling Dork’s chronicling of his day at Anguib Beach.
Photo by Robx Bautista
6. BOLOBADIANGAN ISLAND, CONCEPCION, ILOILO
Like with Anguib, it looks like seclusion is what also made Ron Cruz of FlipTravels.com fall
in love with Bolobadiangan Island. This off-the-beaten-track
destination in Concepcion, Iloilo makes an ideal setting for Survivor
make-believe. “The sand is not as fine as boracay, sunset is not as
majestic as Manila Bay,” Ron explains, “but the rustic feel, the
isolation and the solemnity of the setting made the trip so intimate.”
Hmmm… Intimate! Now
you’re paying attention. “We rented the whole sandbar, prepared meals
by ourselves, and slept on a hammock,” he adds. Not what you’re
thinking, apparently.
Read more about this unforgettable island escapade on FlipTravels.com.
Photo by Ron Cruz of FlipTravels.com
7. NAKED ISLAND, BRITANIA GROUP OF ISLANDS, SURIGAO DEL SUR
Speaking of intimacy. Time to get naked. “In the vastness of the Pacific
Ocean off the coast of Lianga Bay in Surigao del Sur is an island
incomparable to its neighbors in Britania Group,”
Harry Balais writes about this nude stunner. ”Naked Island is made up
of a long white sand bar that completely gets lost in the horizon during
neap high tide.”
Learn more about Naked Island or view more photos in this post by Harry.
Photo by Harry Balais
8. BULUAN ISLAND, IPIL, ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY
“Buluan Island, a gem of a piece of land off Barangay Buluan in
Zamboanga Sibugay’s municipal capital of Ipil is beautiful. And that is
even an understatement.” That’s what Estan Cabigas of Langyaw.com has
to say about this well-kept secret. “The island is tear drop shaped as
seen from above with a tadpole like profile. The apex fringed with a
white sandy beach and gradually rising up to the top of the hill. On a
beautiful morning, its ghost like when seen from Ipil’s port, about 20
minutes by speedboat.”
Curious? Here’s more information about Buluan Beach.
Photo by Estan Cabigas
9. SUBIC BEACH, MATNOG, SORSOGON
Owen Ballesteros is one-half of the blog Two2Travel,
and of the kilometers of shorelines he has seen, he is quite convinced
that Subic Beach is his top pick. Fringing an edge of Calintaan Island
in Matnog, Sorsogon, Subic Beach looks like your ordinary PH beach at
first glance. “White coral sand, swaying palms, and clear waters. It’s
so beautiful I could feel the cliches against my bare feet as I walked
the length of the beach half-looking for algae or any of that shiz that
usually turns off beach-goers. None.”
But that’s not all. Two2Travel documented their overnight stay well in this post. Check out the photos… THE PHOTOS!!!
Photo by Owen Ballesteros
10. DINIWID BEACH, BORACAY ISLAND, AKLAN
And you thought this list would end without a mention of Boracay. Not gonna happen.
Boracay is often dubbed the best beach in the Philippines, and in Asia
according to the latest TripAdvisor survey. While many are complaining
about the island being too commercialized, Boracay still has a few less
chaotic nooks. Diniwid Beach is one of them.
Nikka Corsino, the other half of Two2Travel,
has been living here for a month now. “It is the the longest we’ve had
to stay in any single beach destination,” she shares. “I love its
turquoise waters, jagged rock formations, and overall quiet. It is, for
me, the best place to see the sunset in Boracay.”
Check out their original post about Diniwid Beach!
Photo by Owen Ballesteros
This is just the first batch. Which of the beaches above have you graced
with your presence? What other coves and shores will make it to the
next wave of our list of the 30 most beautiful beaches in the
Philippines? Make sure you speak your mind in the comments below!
I wanted to include our very own in Casiguran Aurora Province, Hope
you'll like it. I made this comment on my facebook account.. referring
to my friends post. From PhilippineBeaches.org
its more fun in the philippines!
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