Planning a trip? Those who love to travel know the essence of all travel is about you and your enjoyment. Travelers know that the destination is a major part in planning a trip, experiencing and delving deeper into unfamiliar places, people and culture is paramount.

Expand your horizons and set your sight to the Philippines, an off the beaten path travel site! An undiscovered paradise made of thousands of islands and white sand beaches all around! A tiny dot in the map of the world, and yet a haven for travelers, backpackers, retirees and even passersby.

It offers awesome tourist attractions, magnificent beaches, hot spring resorts, colorful festivals, hundreds of scenic spots and world-class hotels and facilities. Not to mention the tropical climate, the affordable prices as well as the friendly and hospitable, English-speaking people! You will be glad you came, and we’re sure, you WILL come back for more FUN in the Philippines!

MAHABANG BUHANGIN BEACH

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Mahabang Buhangin Beach is the most popular beach to campers and backpackers at Tinaga Island. The beach offers powdery white sands comparable to that of Boracay island in Malay, Aklan.

Tinaga is an island located in Vinzons, Camarines Norte, Philippines. It is one of the two major islands in the Calaguas Group of Islands, about eight kilometers long.

Tinaga island is famous for its long white sand beach called “Mahabang Buhangin”, which literally means “long beach”. The beach is becoming popular among backpackers and campers from Manila and elsewhere. Read More: http://greedypeg.org/camarines-norte/Mahabang-Buhangin-Beach-Tinaga-Island.html

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Mahabang Buhangin or Halabang Baybay is a gorgeous long stretch of white sand and pristine waters in Tinaga Island, Bicol Region. This is part of the Calaguas Group of Islands in Camarines Norte, Philippines.

You can be captured by its beauty! This unspoiled island has very clear water with seems to have little gems when stroked by the sun that sparks and can truly amaze you. Not to mention, the fine white sand is gorgeous!

You can do kayak, snorkeling, hiking, sunset viewing, beach volleyball, photo shoot, soul searching, walking along the long shoreline and a lot more. There are plenty of activities you can do that can make your stay worthwhile. Please note that there is no phone signal in the island. There is a generator that can give light at night. There are little huts for taking bath or changing clothes. There are fresh water pumps available too. There are available stores in the island if ever you need anything else. Read More: https://travelpilipinas.com/camarines-norte/calaguas-island/

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Before you get to Mahabang Buhangin in Calaguas Islands, you will first have to ride a boat. But for those who are sea sick, fear not for there are many views that will make the trip less stressful. Rock formations, hills on the horizon, and even fishes that can be easily seen in the clear water are just some of the things that one must look forward to on the way to Mahabang Buhangin.
For those whose interest is seeing landscapes, these views will surely amaze them. Don’t forget to take snapshots of these views on your way to the beach!

When it comes to world-class beaches, the country boasts of beaches with clear waters and grains of sand that can be likened to powder, the Mahabang Buhangin in Calaguas Islands located in Camarines Norte is truly and undoubtedly one of the best.

The name “Mahabang Buhagin” actually consists of two Filipino words, “mababa”, meaning “long”, and “buhangin”, which is the Filipino term for “sand”. The beach indeed has a long stretch of grains of sand, thus the name.

The good thing about the Mahabang Buhangin beach is that it is still left untouched by commercialization, thus, its beauty is still preserved. You are assured nature at its best when you visit the said place and witness for your very eyes the wonderful spectacle of the turquoise beach and the rich, dense forest which serves as a home to many species of birds. Read More: http://touristspotcamarinesnorte.blogspot.com/2013/02/calaguas-island-there-are-hardly-any.html

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