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Traveloka PH

20 Jan 2018 - 14 min read

50 Beach Challenge: Visit the Best Beaches in the Philippines

1. Anawangin Cove

Anawangin Cove is perfect for those looking for a quick weekend escape from the city and from internet connectivity. Located in Zambales, Anawangin has no electricity, no WiFi, and no mobile phone signal.

Location: Pundaquit, Zambales
How to get there: Take a bus to Santa Cruz or Iba in Zambales then catch a tricycle to Pundaquit. From there, you can rent a boat to pundaquit. Travel time is approximately six hours.
Fees: Boat ride (4 pax) - P1000 Day tour - P50 Overnight - P100

2. Alona Beach

This small stretch of white sand is coupled with clear blue waters, which is why it is such a popular Bohol destination. The nearby coral reefs also make it perfect for snorkeling and diving.

Location: Panglao Island, Bohol
How to get there: From the Tagbilaran Airport, you can catch a van or a tricycle to Alona Beach.
Fees: Free

3. Sambawan Island

Getting to experience Sambauan Island's beautiful white sand beaches require a little patience, as they only appear during low tide. While you wait, explore the island's ten accessible waterfalls.

Location: Biliran Island, Leyte
How to get there: From Tacloban City, catch a van to Naval. From the Naval Port, take a boat to Maripipi Island. Once there, take a habal-habal to Ol-og where you’ll have to take a boat to Sambawan Island.
Fees: Van ride to Naval - P120 Boat to Maripipi - P70 Motorbike ride Ol-0g - P30 Boat to Sambawan (6 pax) - P600 roundtrip

4. Fortune Island

This Batangas location is perfect for those looking for Instagram-worthy shots. Aside from its beach, it has a collection of abandoned spaces and buildings, such as the pillars of a building inspired by the Parthenon.

Location: Nasugbu, Batangas
How to get there: From Manila, take a bus headed to Nasugbu. Get down at Jollibee Nasugbu then ride a tricycle to Fortune Island Resort in Barangay Wawa. From there, you can rent a boat to the island.
Fees: Resort entrance fee - P400 Fortune Island day trip (up to 10 pax) - P3,000 Fortune Island overnight (up to 10 pax) - P6,000

5. Nacpan Beach

El Nido's already some way away from Metro Manila, but if you want to put even more distance, head on over to Nacpan Beach. It's 17 kilometers from El Nido town proper and has unspoilt sugary sand beaches.

Location: El Nido, Palawan
How to get there: From the El Nido town proper you can catch a tricycle or rent a motorbike to Nacpan Beach.
Fees: Entrance for Filipinos - P25 Entrance for foreigners - P50

6. Cemento Beach

7. Duli Beach

8. Amanpulo

9. Doljo Beach

10. Lakawon Island

11. Maniwaya Island

12. Calitang Beach

13. Talipanan Beach

14. Snake Island

15. San Fernando Beach

16. Concepcion Islands

17. Canibad Beach

18. Sabang Beach

19. Commando Beach

20. White Beach, Puerto Galera

21. Dicasalarin Cove

22. Marimegmeg Beach

23. Huma Island

24. Apo Island

25. Bonbon Beach

Romblon's Bonbon Beach has fine white sand, clear blue waters, and a beautiful view. Even better, its sunsets are a thing of beauty, turning the sky variants of red and orange.

Location: Romblon
How to get there: From the airport, take a van to Odiongan. From there, take a jeepney to the San Agustin Port where you can catch a RoRo to the Romblon Port. Once in Romblon Port, hire a taxi to Tiamban Beach which is walking distance to Bonbon.
Fees: Transportation: Approx. P450 Terminal fee: P10

26. Baling Hai

Don't give up on Boracay just because you think it's crowded. Baling Hai is inaccessible to tourists coming from White Beach, so you're sure everyone there has made the effort.

Location: Boracay, Aklan
How to get there: From the Caticlan Jetty Port, take the boat ride going to Boracay. Upon alighting the boat, you can see a tricycle terminal. You can just ask the driver to take you to Baling Hai.
Fees:Entrance - P500 (Free for kids aged 8 and below)

27. Aglicay Beach

Another Romblon beach worth visiting is Aglicay Beach. The half-kilometer stretch of white sand is surrounded by calm, clean, and green waters.

Location: Alcantara, Romblon
How to get there:From Manila, take a flight going to Caticlan. Upon arrival, ride a trike going to Caticlan Jetty Port. From there, you can take a pumpboat cruise with the label Fatima, Ashirra, or San Jose. Travel time is about two hours.
Fees:Entrance - P50; Camping - P100

28. Crystal Cove

Another Boracay destination with fewer crowds is Crystal Cove. Aside from having equally pristine beaches, Crystal Cove has three coves that you can explore.

Location: Malay, Aklan
How to get there:From any point in Boracay, you can easily take a trike ride going to this beach. The drivers are familiar with it so going here won't be a hassle.
Fees:Entrance - P200

29. Cabgan Islet

If you're headed to Surigao del Sur, check out Cabgan Islet. With beautiful sand, clear water, and a fantastic view, it's definitely worth a visit.

Location: Barobo, Surigao del Sur
How to get there:From Hinatuan, ride a bus or a habal-habal going to Barobo. Tell the driver to take you to the old public market just beside the sea. There is a bangkero station there. You may rent a boat to take you to the island.
Fees:Boat Rental - P1,000 (Back and forth); Entrance - Free

30. Carabao Island

Yet another way to skip the Boracay crowd is to go to the nearby Carabao Island. Not only is it much calmer, but it's got bluer waters and white sand beaches to rival Boracay.

Location: Romblon
How to get there:From the Caticlan Jetty Port, ride a trike going to Sambiray Port. This is where you can see the boats going to the island. The boat requires at least two passengers before it leaves the port.
Fees:Entrance - Free

31. Palani Beach

If you're looking for peace and quiet when you go to the beach, head over to Palani Beach. What it lacks in development it makes up for with unspoiled beaches, crystal clear waters, ad a calm breeze.

Location: Balud, Masbate
How to get there:From Masbate City, ride a van going to Balud. Upon arrival, you can easily arrange a habal-habal trip to the beach.
Fees:Travel expense - Approx. P300

32. Diniwid Beach

It doesn't stretch as far as Boracay's White Beach, but that just means less people to contend with. Even better, it's got the same white sand and blue waters of the White Beach.

Location: Malay, Aklan
How to get there:From the famous White Beach, you can just walk to the extreme north. The quiet Diniwid Beach will eventually surprise you.
Fees:Free

33. White Island Sandbar

You'll definitely come back to Camiguin after visiting the White Island Sandbar. Every angle is Instagram-worthy, and you can hire boats to explore the surrounding clear blue waters.

Location: Camiguin
How to get there:From Brgy. Yumbing in Mambajao, ride the outrigger boats going to the sandbar. Travel time takes about 10 minutes.
Fees:Boat ride - About P450 per two-way trip

34. Alibijaban Island

Getting to Alibijaban Island can take up to seven hours, but what you get in exchange is worth it. It's got golden to white sand, crystal clear waters, and undisturbed forests.

Location: San Andres, Quezon
How to get there: From Lucena, simply take a bus or van ride to San Andres. Afterwards, ride a side car to San Andres Port, where you can rent a boat going to the island.
Fees:Entrance - P100; Overall travel expense - Approx. P2,000 per person

35. Limasawa Island

Good students of Philippine history know that Limasawa was the location of the first Catholic mass in the country. But good travelers also know that Limasawa has unspoilt, non-touristy white sand beaches.

Location: Limasawa, Leyte
How to get there: From Tacloban Central Terminal, ride a bus bound for Maasin. Tell the driver to take drop you at the port at Padre Burgos. This is where you can take a boat ride going to the island.
Fees:Travel expense - Approx. P2,000 per person

36. Sikulan Island

Tawi-Tawi isn't a top-of-mind tourist destination, but it's a location people should make an effort to visit. Aside from white sand beaches, you get to experience the colorful culture of the Badjao.

Location: Tawi-Tawi
How to get there: From Sibutu proper in Tawi-Tawi , ride a habal-habal to Tandu Owak, where you can see boats going to Sikulan Island.
Fees:Entrance - Free

37. White Beach, Boracay

Sure, everybody's heard about it, but there's a reason why it's so popular: the four-kilometer stretch is made up of beautiful white sand that has drawn people from all over the world to it.

Location: Aklan
How to get there: From Caticlan Jetty Port, ride a boat going to Boracay. You can see a trike terminal where you can rent a ride going to the White Beach. The driver will drop you at a street corner, and you have to walk for three minutes to reach the White Beach.
Fees:Entrance - Free

38. Corong-Corong Beach

Travelers looking for a romantic rendezvous at a secluded beach can head to Corong-Corong Beach. Most of the time, all you have for company are coconut trees, rock formations, and the sunset.

Location: El Nido, Palawan
How to get there:Ride a Roro bus going to El Nido, if you're coming from Puerto Princesa. After a seven-hour bus ride, hail a trike to take you to the beach.
Fees:Fare - Approx. P500

39. Capones Island

Looking for a nearby dive spot? Subic Bay's Capones Island is a two-hour car and boat ride away. It's got white rocky sand beaches, clear blue waters, and some of the best coral reef diving spots in the country.

Location: San Antonio, Zambales
How to get there:From Manila, ride a bus going to Iba or Sta. Cruz, Zambales via Olongapo City. Drop off at San Antonio, where you can hail a tricycle going to Pundaquit. There, you can rent a boat going to the island.
Fees:Anawangin-Capones Tour - P1,000

40. Ampere Beach

You don't go to Ampere Beach for fine white sand but for striking views. When waves hit the rocky shoreline it makes an explosive sound, which locals say indicate how intense the weather is going to be.

Location:Aurora
How to get there:From Cubao, ride a bus going to Baler. The ride will take as long as five hours. Upon arrival at Baler town proper, ride a tricycle going to Ampere Beach.
Fees:Entrance - Free

41. Dungaree Beach

This hidden gem in Subic used to be known as Dog Beach and is far cleaner and less crowded than other Subic shores. Aside from its clean water, it's also got fine sand, a fresh breeze, and a beautiful sunset.

Location:Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Bataan
How to get there:From any point in Subic Bay, you can just hail a tricycle and ask the driver to take you to Dungaree Beach.
Fees:Entrance - P150

42. Katungkulan Beach

While known as the Boracay of Cavite, Katungkulan Beach isn't really known for its fine white sand. It's most famous feature is actually the towering stone wall that's perfect for Instagram.

Location:Ternate, Cavite
How to get there:Katungkulan Beach is inside a military camp. You have to ride your vehicle or rent a car going here. From Ternate proper, you can ask the natives on how to get here.
Fees:Entrance - P100

43. Panampangan Island

This island in Tawi-Tawi still has few visitors, which is a shame. It's a breathtaking location, with white sand, towering palm trees, and unspoiled marine life.

Location:Tawi-Tawi
How to get there:From Bongao in Tawi-Tawi, you can rent a boat to get you to Panampangan Island. Several virgin islands are also nearby.
Fees:Boat Ride: About P2,500 to P3,000

44. Gigantes Island

This piece of paradise in Iloilo is a favorite summer destination. It's easy to see why; it's got white sand, clear waters, breathtaking views, and raw beauty untouched by development.

Location:Carles, Iloilo
How to get there:From Iloilo proper, ride a cab going to Tagbak Terminal. This is where you can catch a bus or van going to Carles. Alight at the Bancal Port where you can take a boat ride going to the island.
Fees:Island Hopping - P5,000 per Boat

45. Starfish Island

One of the attractions in Honda Bay, Starfish Island has white sand beaches and clear waters teeming with starfish.

Location:Palawan
How to get there:From Puerto Princesa, you can rent a boat that will take you on a tour to Honda Bay. One of the islands you'll visit is the Starfish Island.
Fees:Island Tour - P1,400 (Comes with Lunch)

46. Ursula Island

If you're looking for something more nature-based when it comes to your beach experience, pick Ursula Island. It's not just home to a beautiful beach but to some of the country's rare birds as well.

Location:Puerto Princesa, Palawan
How to get there: The island is located offshore. You need to hire a one-hour boat ride from Rio Tuba Pier, which is six hours away from Puerto Princesa proper.
Fees:Entrance - Free

47. Masasa Beach

Beach bums who like to rough it out can head to Masasa Beach in Batangas. Don't expect resorts here. Instead, stay in one of the nipa huts that line the area.

Location:Tingloy, Batangas
How to get there:Take a bus going to Batangas City, then drop off at the Grand Terminal. From there, ride a jeepney to Talaga or Anilao Port. This is where you can catch a boat ride going to the island.
Fees:Environmental Fee- P30; Entrance - Free

48. Sepoc Beach

Traveling with fellow beach bums? Sepoc Beach is owned and operated by Eagle Point Beach and Dive Resort and provides a beach center, view deck, and lush greenery.

Location:Tingloy, Batangas
How to get there: Take a bus ride to Batangas City Grand Terminal, then ride a jeepney going to Anilao. From there, take a trike going to Eagle Point Resort. You can see boats going to Sepoc Island there.
Fees:Boat Ride - Approx. P2,500

49. Subic Beach

Sorsogon's Subic Beach is also known as the Pink Beach because of the pinkish color the sand takes when directly hit by sunlight.

Location:Matnog, Sorsogon
How to get there: From Legazpi City in Albay, ride the Daraga-Matnog bus. Drop off at Matnog's public market, where you can rent a ride going to Subic Beach.
Fees:Fare - About P200; Entrance - Free

50. Isla Verde

Puerto Galera may be better known, but the nearby Isla Verde has its own charms, especially for divers. It's stark, rocky beaches are Instagram-ready, and it is also home to several dive sites.

Location:Batangas
How to get there: From Manila, you may take a bus going to Batangas Grand Terminal. Afterwards, ride a jeep going to Bagong Palengke. From there, ride another jeep to Tabangao Port, where you can see boats en route to Isla Verde.
Fees:Entrance - P50 (Adults), P25 (Children)

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