My Khe Beach is a picturesque, tropical island, complete with silky white sand, palm trees, and turquoise blue, clear and warm ocean waters all year round. If you’re looking for a quiet vacation spot without the hustle and bustle of city life, then My Khe is the perfect vacation spot for you.

Location

My Khe Beach is located in Da Nang City, around 1.5 kilometres from the city centre.

 

Opening Days and Hours

The beach is 24 hours, every day.

 

Entry Fee and Bookings

There are no entrance fees to access the beach.

 

How to Get There

Fly directly to Da Nang via JetStar, Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Express, and Vietnam Airlines.
From the airport, grab a taxi or Uber to reach My Khe Beach.

 

Suggested For

  • Backpackers/solo travelers
  • Couples
  • Group of friends
  • Families

 

Time to Spend

The average time spent on this attraction is 2 to 3 hours.

 

Popularity and Best Time to Go

My Khe Beach is considerably peaceful all year round, with its waters staying warm and safe for swimming as well. The beach might get a few more visitors during the weekends compared to weekdays, but it is still manageable compared to other, popular beaches.

 

Activities

  • Swimming
  • Fishing
  • Water-skiing
  • Diving
  • Yachting

Food

There are a number of restaurants located near My Khe Beach, some of the most popular include My Hanh Seafood Restaurant, Phuoc My 2Restaurant, Buddha Bay, 4U Beach Restaurant, and Big Plate Seafood Restaurant.

 

Nearby Attractions

  • Da Nang Home Cooking Class
  • Bao Tang Da Nang
  • Art in Paradise
  • Han River Bridge

 

Stay

You can opt to stay in various hotels and resorts located near My Khe Beach. Options include Belle Maison Parosand Danang, BlueSun Hotel, Paracel Danang Hotel, Mandila Beach Hotel Danang, and Diamond Sea Hotel. Prices range from USD 48 to USD 92 per night.

At Alona Beach, modern meets nature — palm trees and pristine white sand blend well with the ever-increasing hotels and leisure establishments in the area. Every now and then, you’ll see people splashing in its cool, clear waters and some folks hopping onto boats for a day of diving or snorkeling. Beyond the beach is a most stunning marine life — corals of different colours and fishes of various looks vie for the attention of divers and snorkeling tourists. Alona Beach comes to life after the sun sets — nightlife in this beach means loud music, bright lights, and locals mingling with foreign visitors.

 

Location

Alona Beach is located in Panglao Island, Bohol, 8 miles away from Tagbilaran.

 

Opening Days and Hours

The beach can be accessed anytime.

 

Entry Fee and Bookings

Entrance is free.

 

How to Get There

  • Fly from Manila to Bohol via Cebu Pacific or Philippine Airlines.
  • From the airport, hire a van or a tricycle to Panglao Island.

 


Suggested For

  • Backpackers/solo travelers
  • Couples
  • Group of friends
  • Families

 

Time to Spend

Average time to spend on this island is one to three days.

 


Popularity and Best Time to Go

Best time to visit Alona Beach is between January and March.

 

Activities

  • Swimming
  • Snorkeling
  • Diving

 

Food

Alona Beach is filled with restaurants that serve fresh seafood, Filipino dishes, and Western delicacies. Dining options include Hera Greek Taverna, Isis Thai, Pilya Basta, Noah Pizza, Paprika Restaurant, and Alona Royal Palm Resort and Restaurant.

 

Nearby Attractions

  • Hinagdanan Cave
  • Tarsier Botanika
  • Nova Shell Museum

 

Stay

Nearby accommodations include Alona Tropical Beach and Resort, Pyramid Beach Resort, Lost Horizon Resort, Vanilla Sky Resort, and Harmony Hotel. Rates range from USD 30 to USD 150.

The only sound you’ll hear here is the sound of the rushing waves as they hurry to the shore. Balinghai Beach is one of Boracay’s secluded resort that somehow represents what Boracay was before — pristine and clean waters, unlittered, and refreshing. Here, you can enjoy a clear, uninterrupted view of the stunning seascape, and go on swimming, snorkeling, and visiting the nearby cove without worrying about large groups of tourists. Balinghai Beach is the place to be if you want to escape the lights and sounds of other popular Boracay Beaches — this place is sure to give you seclusion and privacy.

 

Location

Balinghai Beach is located on Balinghai Road, Boracay.

 

Opening Days and Hours

The beach is open from 8:00 to 20:00, daily.

 

Entry Fee and Bookings

Balinghai Beach charges PhP 500 (USD 10) per person upon entry.

 

How to Get There

  • Fly from Manila to Caticlan Airport via Cebu Pacific or Philippine Airlines.
  • From Caticlan Airport, take a tricycle to the port.
  • Board a boat to Boracay.
  • From Boat Station 1, board a boat to Balinghai Beach.

 


Suggested For

  • Backpackers/solo travelers
  • Couples
  • Group of friends
  • Families

 

Time to Spend

Average time spent here is one to three days.

 


Popularity and Best Time to Go

Balinghai Beach is a secluded island unknown to most tourists. Best time to visit Balinghai Beach Resort is between January and March.

 

Activities

  • Snorkeling
  • Swimming
  • Scuba Diving

 

Food

Balinghai Beach has an in-house restaurant which serves a variety of Filipino dishes, seafood, and Western delicacies.

 

Nearby Attractions

  • Ariel’s Point
  • Puka Shell Beach
  • Diniwid Beach
  • White Beach

 

Stay

Balinghai Beach Resort offers accommodations in their villas and rooms. Rates range from USD 60 to USD 250.

When tour guides announce that’s its lunchtime, it only means one thing — a stop on Banol Beach. It may not as big and as popular as the other surrounding beaches and islands, but Banol Beach still has something to offer — a cool, shaded area and sights that you can take in while enjoying your quick lunch. The waters in this place are also crystal clear — tourists who want to go snorkeling will enjoy Banol Beach’s fascinating marine life. The impressive limestone formation marked with spots of greenery are also great for picture taking.

 

Location

Banol Beach is located in Busuanga Island, Coron, Palawan.

 

Opening Days and Hours

You can visit the beach anytime.

 

Entry Fee and Bookings

Entrance to the beach is free.

 

How to Get There

  • Fly from Manila to Coron via Cebu Pacific or Philippine Airlines.
  • From the airport, board a van to Coron town proper.
  • At Coron, avail of Coron Tours.

 


Suggested For

  • Backpackers/solo travelers
  • Couples
  • Group of friends
  • Families

 

Time to Spend

The average duration spent in this attraction is 30 minutes to an hour.

 


Popularity and Best Time to Go

The ideal time to visit the beach is during noontime since it offers much-needed shade to tourists.

 

Activities

  • Swimming
  • Snorkeling

 

Food

Lunch is usually provided by tours. You can buy cigarettes and some beverages from the small store near the beach.

 

Nearby Attractions

  • Coron Bay
  • Skeleton Reef
  • Kayangan Lake

 

Stay

Some of the best accommodations in Coron.include SeaHorse Guesthouse, Zuric Pension House, Koskosnus Garden Resort, Sunlight Guest Hotel, and Coron Westown Resort. Rates range from USD 30 to USD 120.

If you’re visiting Atwayan Beach to see something major, you may be disappointed — unlike the surrounding beaches, this small beach isn’t the place for diving but a place for some much-needed leisure time. Cozy picnic huts can be seen everywhere and they’re a great spot where tourists can take their lunch break while taking in the pristine sights around the location. The beach’s gentle, clean waters are great for anyone who wants to relax in the water, or for those who want to snorkel for a bit to see Atwayan’s stunning marine life.

 

Location

Atwayan Beach is located in Busuanga Island, Coron, Palawan.

 

Opening Days and Hours

Atwayan Beach can be accessed anytime.

 

Entry Fee and Bookings

Entrance fee in Atwayan Beach is PhP 100 (USD 2). Entrance fees are usually included in tour packages.

 

How to Get There

  • Fly from Manila to Coron via Cebu Pacific or Philippine Airlines.
  • From the airport, board a van to Coron town proper.
  • At Coron, avail of Coron Tours.

 


Suggested For

  • Backpackers/solo travelers
  • Couples
  • Group of friends
  • Families

 

Time to Spend

Tourists usually stay in this area for an hour.

 


Popularity and Best Time to Go

Atwayan Beach is a popular lunch stop for Coron tours. Visit an hour before lunch to avoid big crowds.

 

 

Food

Most Coron Tours offer buffet lunches at various attractions.

 

Nearby Attractions

  • Calamian Island
  • Kayangan Lake
  • Sangat Island
  • Twin Lagoon
  • Skeleton Reef

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Stay

Some of the best accommodations in Coron.include SeaHorse Guesthouse, Zuric Pension House, Koskosnus Garden Resort, Sunlight Guest Hotel, and Coron Westown Resort. Rates range from USD 30 to USD 120.

Albeit small, Smith Beach is a perfect stop for weary travelers — it’s like a little paradise in the middle of the sea. Several huts are built all over the area that offers tourists a place to enjoy lunch and take in the beautiful view of the sea and the rock formations. The cool sea breeze and the sweet serenade of rushing waves can be oddly rejuvenating. After lunch, you can proceed to the pristine waters and take a quick dip before venturing for another island hopping adventure.

 

Location

Smith Beach is located in Busuanga, Coron, Palawan.

 

Opening Days and Hours

Smith Beach can be accessed anytime.

 

Entry Fee and Bookings

Entrance to Smith Beach is PhP 100 (USD 2). Admission fees are usually included in tour packages.

 

How to Get There

  • Fly from Manila to Coron via Cebu Pacific or Philippine Airlines.
  • From the airport, board a van to Coron town proper.
  • At Coron, avail of Coron Tours.

 


Suggested For

  • Backpackers/solo travelers
  • Couples
  • Group of friends
  • Families

 

Time to Spend

Suggested duration in this area is 1 hour.

 


Popularity and Best Time to Go

Tourists often flock to Smith Beach during lunchtime. The beach looks vibrant during the months leading to summer — January to March.

 

Food

Most Coron Tours offer buffet lunches at various attractions.

 

Nearby Attractions

  • Calamian Island
  • Kayangan Lake
  • Sangat Island
  • Skeleton Reef
  • Coron Bay

 

Stay

Coron town proper is filled with hotels and inns that cater to any budget. Places such as Two Seasons Hotel, Corto del Mar, Balinsasayaw, Micasa Lodge, Haisa Apartment, and Coron Paradise Bed and Breakfast offer accommodations at rates ranging from USD 50 to USD 120.

Welcome to Duli Beach, one of the secluded beaches of El Nido which are sought after by tourists for two things: its beauty, and the serenity it offers to anyone who wants to take a break. If you’re wondering where the bluest waters are in El Nido, walk the beach’s 2-kilometre stretch and see for yourself. The beach is nothing short of quaint and primitive — large palm trees cover the area and luscious vegetation embrace the rock formations and hills nearby. Duli Beach also has great, big waves — perfect for anyone who wants to enjoy some leisure surfing!

 

Location

Duli Beach is located in Brgy. Bucana, 25-kilometres away from El Nido town proper.

 

Opening Days and Hours

The beach is open anytime.

 

Entry Fee and Bookings

Entrance fee is PhP 50 (USD 1) per person.

 

How to Get There

  • Fly from Manila to Puerto Princesa via Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, and Air Asia Zest.
  • From the airport, board a van to El Nido.
  • At El Nido, rent a motorcycle or a tricycle to bring you to Duli Beach.

 


Suggested For

  • Backpackers/solo travelers
  • Couples
  • Group of friends
  • Families

 

Time to Spend

Suggested duration in this area is one to three days.

 


Popularity and Best Time to Go

Best time to visit Duli Beach is between January and March, when the weather is perfect for a lot of activities.

 

Activities

  • Swimming
  • Snorkeling
  • Surfing

 

Food

Duli Beach has its own restaurant and bar which serve dishes and refreshments. Guests can also bring their own food.

 

Nearby Attractions

  • Big Lagoon
  • Nacpan Beach
  • Seven Commandos Beach
  • Matinloc Island

 

Stay

El Nido has plenty of hotels, inns, and guesthouses that cater to every traveler’s budget. Options include Ipil Suites, Garnet Hotel, Dayunan Tourist Inn, Raje Residence Hotel, Cavern Hotel, Peach House Garden, and Lualhati Cottages. Rates range from USD 25 to USD 90. You can also choose to stay in Duli Beach’s bungalows which cost PhP 2500 (USD 50) for two people, breakfast included.

The first thing guests will notice as they arrive in the Seven Commandos Beach aside from the beach’s long stretch of white sand is the coconut trees that stood proudly along the pristine beach — quite similar to soldiers ready for battle. Whether the island is so named because of these trees, or from a story that seven soldiers got stranded in the island during World War II, one thing is for sure, you and your friends will surely not mind getting stranded in this immaculate beach before marching back to work. It’s wide and gently sloping beach makes it the perfect place for beach activities or even just to lounge about.

 

Location

The Seven Commandos Beach is located in El Nido, Palawan.

 

Opening Days and Hours

Tour operations start from 09:00 to 16:00 every day.

 

Entry Fee and Bookings

The Seven Commandos Beach is the last stop of the El Nido Island Hopping Tour A, which is inclusive of boat, lunch, life vest, snorkeling gear, and tour guide fee. Breakdown of additional costs are as follows:

  • El Nido Island Hopping Tour A: PhP 1,200 (USD 23.15)1 per person
  • Eco-Tourism Development Fee: PhP 200 (USD 3.86) — good for 10 days
  • Kayak Rental Fee: PhP 700 (USD 13.50) – good for the whole day (within tour operating hours)

Total cost is around PhP 2,100 (USD 40.51).

 

How to Get There

  • From the country’s capital of Manila, you can get to reach the Puerto Princesa International Airport via a 1-hour flight with your preferred airline company.
  • From Palawan’s capital of Puerto Princesa, you can reach El Nido via: van (PhP 550 to 600 or USD 10.61 to 11.57 per person, 5 hours travel time), bus (PhP 385 to 480 or USD 7.43 to 9.26 per person, 6 to 7 hours travel time), or Roro bus (PhP 290 to 380 or USD 5.59 to 7.33 per person, 6 to 7 hours travel time).
  • The vans are located at the airport or you can ride a tricycle or multi-cab going to Robinson’s mall where the terminal is located. For the buses and Roro buses, you can take a tricycle at the airport going to Junction 1 (PhP 8 or USD 0.15 per person) and ride a multicab going to San Jose Terminal. You can also opt to hire a tricycle going there for PhP 80 to 100 (USD 1.54 to 1.93).
  • Once you reach the El Nido bus terminal, you can take a tricycle going to the town centre or straight to your hotel.
  • From either the town centre or along Bacuit Bay, you can then book El Nido’s Island Hopping Tour A.

 


Suggested For

  • Backpackers/solo travelers
  • Couples
  • Group of friends
  • Families

 

Time to Spend

You can opt to stay 1 to 2 hours swimming and exploring the beach.

 


Popularity and Best Time to Go

The best time to visit and enjoy El Nido is during the months of November to May, when the sea is relatively calm and underwater visibility is good.

 

Activities

  • Swimming
  • Kayaking
  • Beach activities such as beach volleyball, sunbathing, etc.

 

Food

Food is included in the tour package. Refreshment stalls and bars in the area also serve drinks such as fresh coconut juice and beers.

 

Nearby Attractions

  • Marimegmeg Beach
  • Las Cabanas Beach
  • Entalula Island
  • Small Lagoon
  • Big Lagoon

 

Stay

Accommodations near the Seven Commandos Beach include a number of resorts such as Vellago Resort, APTR – A Place to Remember, and Mary Gold Beachfront Inn. Prices range from USD 40 to USD 400 per night.

It is said that El Nido’s Secret Beach inspired author Alex Garland’s novel The Beach, that was turned into a popular movie bearing the same title and starred Leonardo DiCaprio. The Secret Beach is aptly named as it is concealed by cliffs and is only accessible through a narrow crevice. And just like in the movie, guests have to swim through this crevice to reach the beach. Swimming through the hole in the cliffs is just part of the adventure, as the place is also a perfect snorkeling place. Guests can see all sorts of colourful fishes, corals, and other marine life forms through the crystalline water and spaces between the rocks on their way to the beach.

After this adventure, guests will be wowed by the Secret Beach’s beauty.Just like all of El Nido’s beaches, the place features a strip of fine white sand dotted with giant rocks that lends a bit of mystery to the place. Teeming with birds and rich marine wildlife, it is also the perfect place to go camping, snorkeling, sunbathing, stargazing, and even photo shoots.

 

Location

The Secret Beach is located in Matinloc Island, El Nido, Palawan.

 

Opening Days and Hours

Tour operations start from 09:00 to 16:00 every day.

 

Entry Fee and Bookings

The Secret Beach is included in the El Nido Island Hopping Tour C, which is inclusive of boat, lunch, life vest, snorkeling gear, and tour guide fee. Breakdown of additional costs are as follows:

  • El Nido Island Hopping Tour C: PhP 1,400 (USD 27.0)1 per person
  • Eco-Tourism Development Fee: PhP 200 (USD 3.86) — good for 10 days
  • Kayak Rental Fee: PhP 700 (USD 13.50) – good for the whole day (within tour operating hours)
  • Snorkel gear: PhP 150 (USD 2.89) per person

Total cost is around PhP 2,250 (USD 43.40).

 

How to Get There

  • From the country’s capital of Manila, you can get to reach the Puerto Princesa International Airport via a 1-hour flight with your preferred airline company.
  • From Palawan’s capital of Puerto Princesa, you can reach El Nido via: van (PhP 550 to 600 or USD 10.61 to 11.57 per person, 5 hours travel time), bus (PhP 385 to 480 or USD 7.43 to 9.26 per person, 6 to 7 hours travel time), or Roro bus (PhP 290 to 380 or USD 5.59 to 7.33 per person, 6 to 7 hours travel time).
  • The vans are located at the airport or you can ride a tricycle or multi-cab going to Robinson’s mall where the terminal is located. For the buses and Roro buses, you can take a tricycle at the airport going to Junction 1 (PhP 8 or USD 0.15 per person) and ride a multicab going to San Jose Terminal. You can also opt to hire a tricycle going there for PhP 80 to 100 (USD 1.54 to 1.93).
  • Once you reach the El Nido bus terminal, you can take a tricycle going to the town centre or straight to your hotel.
  • From either the town centre or along Bacuit Bay, you can then book El Nido’s Island Hopping Tour C.

 


Suggested For

  • Backpackers/solo travelers
  • Couples
  • Group of friends
  • Families

 

Time to Spend

You can opt to stay 1 to 2 hours swimming and exploring the beach.

 


Popularity and Best Time to Go

The best time to visit and enjoy El Nido is during the months of November to May, when the sea is relatively calm and underwater visibility is good.

 

Activities

  • Swimming
  • Snorkelling
  • Kayaking

 

Food

Food is included in the tour package.

 

Nearby Attractions

  • Small Lagoon
  • Big Lagoon
  • Matinloc Island
  • Simizu Island
  • Entalula Island
  • Marimegmeg Beach

 

Stay

Accommodations near the Matinloc Island include a number of resorts and inns such as El Nido Resorts Miniloc Island, Matinloc Resort, and El Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island. Prices range from USD 350 to USD 700 per night.

Though named “twins,” these rock formations are not exactly of the same size — even from a distance, you can see that one is bigger than the other, a proof that they came into existence several years apart. Stay in Twin Rock Beach resort where you can see firsthand the purity of the beach’s white sand and the beautiful clean waters of the Pacific that incessantly calls you to swim. Adventure buffs can go for activities like swimming, surfing, windsurfing, and snorkeling while those who want to relax can surely find it here — the overlapping sounds of the howling wind and the rushing waves are surprisingly soothing.

 

Location

Twin Rock Beach is located at Igang, Virac, Catanduanes.

 

Opening Days and Hours

The beach is open for 24 hours.

 

Entry Fee and Bookings

Entrance to the beach costs PhP 50 (USD 1).

 

How to Get There

  • Fly from Manila to Virac via Cebu Pacific, and from Clark to Virac via Philippine Airlines.
  • From Virac Airport, rent a tricycle to Twin Rock Beach.

 


Suggested For

  • Backpackers/solo travelers
  • Couples
  • Group of friends
  • Families

 

Time to Spend

You can spend an entire day or two at this beach resort.

 


Popularity and Best Time to Go

The best time to visit Twin Rock Beach is between January and March.

 

Activities

  • Swimming
  • Surfing

 

Food

Twin Rock Beach Resort has an in-house restaurant serving guests. Other options include Sea Breeze Restaurant, Legaspi Four Seasons Restaurant, and Jollibee.

 

Nearby Attractions

  • Amenia Beach
  • Maribina Falls
  • Binurong Point

 

Stay

Rooms in Twin Rock Beach Resort cost from PhP 600 to PhP 8000 (USD 12 to USD 160) a night. Other options include Catanduanes Midtown Inn and Rakdell Inn with rates ranging from USD 30 to USD 60 a night.