BEACHES NEAR MANILA: 10 Uncrowded weekend getaways

Last updated: 27 February 2020

Here’s a listing of beaches NEAR MANILA that are not as congested as other destinations. That said, if you’re visiting in summer, expect to still share these sites with many other tourists. during peak season, almost every destination is packed particularly on weekends.

Almost every decade, a new destination rattles the world of Manila-based beach chasers. In the 1950s, Matabungkay was put on the tourist map after two German travelers “rediscovered” it. In the 1970s, all roads led to Puerto Galera after UNESCO declared it a secured area. In the late 2000s, the hype was all about Anawangin, reborn 20 years after the catastrophic eruption of Mt. Pinatubo.

The browse for the nearest it beach paradise doesn’t stop. We always requirement a go-to destination where we might fail to remember about the constant jolts of the city — traffic, noise, air pollution. who might blame us, really? The more people Metro Manila takes under her wing, the more we want to getaway her claws. We like Manila, yes, however when it comes to beaches — let’s deal with it — she will break your heart (and poison you, if you swallowed enough). Sometimes, all we want to do is run away from her as well as have an affair. With nature, that is.

But where do we go now? The things we have loathed about the city have snuck their method out to the countryside. Matabungkay, trash problems. Puerto Galera’s White Beach, overdevelopment. as well as Anawangin, ah, some boatmen in Pundaquit now phone call it Divisoria for a reason. We’ve broadened our browse to a couple of hours further to include outlying islands. a few of them are a bit difficult to reach as well as needs several transfers. A few of them can still be a bit swarmed during summertime weekends, however they’re not as insanely congested as the prominent ones.

If you’re always on the lookout for a beach destination that will make you feel like you really left the city, right here are 10 suggestions.

WHAT’S covered IN THIS GUIDE?

Silanguin Cove
Talisayen Cove
South Beach
Mariveles as well as Bagac Beaches
Cagbalete Island
Tambobong Beach
Verde Island
Sepoc Beach
Cape Santiago
Malabrigo Beach
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Silanguin Cove

Silanguin Cove
Location: San Antonio, Zambales

Silanguin is the least congested of all the recently rediscovered beaches of San Antonio; thanks to its remoteness.

Be warned: the sand right here isn’t white, not even off-white. It is light gray, at best. however don’t judge a beach by its color. Unlike the other coves, the water right here is much shallower as well as less violent, making it more perfect for swimming (soul searching, if you’re into that thing). The reddish soil of the surrounding mountains integrated with the bright greenery likewise makes for the very best view in San Antonio.

If you have more time: Go fishing! The waters of Zambales are so rich that fishing tours are starting to make waves. Ask your boatman about it before the trip.

How to get here: From Pundaquit, boats (good for 4 pax) can be rented for P2500. travel time: 5-6 hours. Alternatively, you can likewise get right here by boat from Subic, however involves a longer travel time.

More info: Anawangin as well as Nagsasa travel Guide.

Where to Stay: Zambales Hotels

Talisayen Cove

Talisayin Cove
Location: San Antonio, Zambales

Of all the ashen coves patching the shoreline of Zambales, Talisayen is the quietest. It’s like that a person guy back in high institution who sat at the extremely back of the class, not stating a word unless asked. frequently overlooked since he wasn’t as prominent as his seatmates.

How to get here: From Pundaquit, boats (good for 4 pax) can be rented for P1500. Alternatively, you can likewise get right here by boat from Subic, however involves a longer travel time.

More info: Anawangin as well as Nagsasa travel Guide.

Where to Stay: Zambales Hotels

South Beach

Corregidor South Beach
Location: Corregidor Island

Corregidor isn’t all about barracks as well as batteries. It likewise hides a short, peaceful beach that most Manila residents understand nothing about. The South bank beach isn’t littered with fine, white sand, however it is great sufficient for a relaxing getaway. Scattered around are what they phone call “bloodstones,” medium-size pebbles tainted with a red material that appears like blood spatters. There are likewise a great deal of activities that can be enjoyed here, the most prominent of which is kayaking.

How to get here: book a tour with sun Cruises (Rates: around P2500 per person). email them at corregidortours@suncruises.com.ph. The ferry terminal is at One Esplanade (near SM shopping center of Asia) in Pasay City.

Where to Stay: Corregidor Inn

Mariveles as well as Bagac Beaches

Location: Bataan

Bataan’s jagged shoreline cradles a number of short coves. The municipalities of Bagac as well as Mariveles, inparticular, are starting to increase as tourist destinations. If you’re expecting sand with Boracay-like qualities, you’ll be disappointed. most beaches variety from beige to light gray, however are nonetheless picturesque.

If you have more time: decrease by Las Casas De Filipinas De Acuzar Heritage Resort, a sprawling complex that features 27 Spanish-era heritage homes understood as bahay-na-bato.

Yasa point at Las Casas Filipinas De Acuzar Heritage Resort
How to get here: From Cubao, take a bus (Fare: P200-250, travel time: 2-2.5 hours) to Balanga, Bataan . Bataan Transit & Genesis transfer have everyday trips that leave hourly. At the Bataan transfer Terminal, transfer to a bus bound for Bagac (Fare: P40-50, travel time: 45-60 mins). Alternatively, you can take a ferry from shopping center of Asia directly to Bataan.

Where to stay: Bataan hotels as well as Resorts

Cagbalete Island

Cagbalete Island
Location: Mauban, Quezon

Photos of Cagbalete highlights its wide bed of sand that the low tide exposes. dotting Lamon Bay, which fronts the Pacific Ocean, its remoteness is primarily the reason for its quietness. however more as well as more people are starting to find it.

How to get here: There are Jac liner buses in Cubao as well as Buendia that go directly to Mauban at 5am as well as 12noon (Fare: around P300. travel time: 5 hours). However, that would be a squander of daylight. What we suggest is to get on a bus for Lucena instead at a much earlier time like 2am (Fare: P200. travel time: 4 hours.) Alight at Lucena Grand terminal as well as transfer to a bus for Mauban (Fare: P100. travel time: 1.5 hours). when in Mauban, book a boat trip at Mauban tourism office (Fare: P50, environmental Fee: P50) as well as then take a tricycle to Mauban Port. At the port, hop onto a boat bound for Cagbalete Island (Travel time: 1 hour.)

Photo by: Andre Montejo

Tambobong Beach

Tambobong Beach
Location: Dasol, Pangasinan

Most famous for the Hundred Islands, Pangasinan has always been on every beachgoer’s radar. however while most are Alaminos-bound, try inspecting out the town of Dasol, which keeps a few glistening strips of sugary sand. one of them is Tambobong Beach, which stays almost untouched.

How to get there: From Manila get on an Alaminos-bound success liner or Five-Star bus. In Alaminos, take a jeepney to Burgos as well as ask the driver to decrease you off to the Burgos Market. Tambobong is just a tricycle trip away from here.

More info: Tambobong beach by Senyorita

Where to stay: There are close-by resorts like R Paradise beach resort as suggested by Senyorita. however most go to Tambobong on a daytrip as well as spend the night elsewhere. To see rates of other hotels as well as resorts in Pangasinan, inspect this out: Pangasinan Hotels

Photo by: Micaela Rodriguez

Verde Island

Verde Island
Verde Island is part of Batangas City, however it is in no method as commercialized as the rest. located 45 minutes off the mainland, it cradles a number of beach attractions that are almost untouched including Mahabang Buhangin as well as Cueva Sitio.

The island likewise sits in the middle of Verde Island Passage, which is explained by a 2007 Smithsonian Institute research study as the “center of the center” of the world’s marine biodiversity citing the high concentration of marine species.

Where to stay: If you don’t want to stay overnight, you may stay in a hotel in Batangas City.

More info: Isla Verde travel Guide

Sepoc Beach

Sepoc Beach
Location: Tingloy, Batangas

The only island municipality in Batangas, Tingloy holds a trick — the pristine, sparkling type. Its fish-shaped primary island called Maricaban appears to be hopping from Balayan to Batangas Bay. Masasa beach utilized to be its best-kept secret, however as soon as the trick was out, tourists came flooding in. Sepoc beach on the western tip of the island provides a fantastic alternative. It’s personal so you can expect this to be uncrowded for a long time.

If you have more time: Make a stop at Sombrero Island.

How to get there: trip a bus bound for Batangas City Grand terminal (around P165). then take a jeepney to Anilao (P40) as well as then tricycle to Eagle point resort (P350). From here, lease a boat to Sepoc Island (P2464 for as much as 8 pax).

Check rates here: Anilao Resorts

More info: Sepoc Island travel Guide

Cape Santiago

Burot Beach
Location: Calatagan, Batangas

While the close-by towns of Lian as well as Nasugbu hog the spotlight in this part of Batangas, the beaches of Calatagan have always been overlooked. as well as it is a great thing, a extremely great thing. It is not crammed with resorts, as well as there’s sufficient breathing space for tourists seeking some peace of mind.

Although Manuel Uy beach has been drawing in more visitors, neighboring Ivory Beach, Aquaria Water Park, as well as Stilts resort have been fairly uncrowded. get acquainted with Punta de Santiago Lighthouse, an imposing 51-ft tall white as well as red brick tower developed by Magin Pers as well as Guillermo Brockman, the exact same guys who designed the Cape Bojeador Lighthouse in Ilocos Norte.

If you have more time: On the other side of the land are a number of other beaches, where every sunrise is golden.

How to get there: At EDSA-Taft, there are vans that bring passengers directly to Calatagan (P200). From the town center, take a tricycle to the lighthouse (P150-P200).

Where to stay: Calatagan Resorts

Malabrigo Beach

Malabrigo Beach
Location: Lobo, Batangas

When the gods showered the province with white, fine sand, Malabrigo was most likely stoned. What it handled to catch was tons of medium-sized pebbles. however there is no unfortunate ending here. Malabrigo rises as a destination with a unique character as well as a much tougher attitude.

While Laiya battles overcrowdedness during peak season, Malabrigo stays calm as well as composed, a picturesque cape whose huge prospective is written on the smooth rocks adorning its edges.

Cape Malabrigo Lighthouse, the other Batangas beacon, is quickly accessible from the beach via a steep staircase that zigzags on the cliff side.

If you have more time: Snorkel at the Submarine Garden, a thriving coral garden as well as fish sanctuary.

How to get there: Take the bus to Batangas City as well as alight at Balagtas or Diversion (P150-180). From here, trip a jeepney or tricycle to SM Batangas as well as get off at the Batangas-Lobo terminal. Board a jeepney to Lobo (around P55), then a tricycle to Malabrigo (at least P100).

More info: Malabrigo Beach

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