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Awesome Beaches in Marinduque

BEACHES IN MARINDUQUE

The Philippines. What makes this archipelago unique? Believe it or not, this country boasts of 7,107 islands (we’re not kidding!). Other than the major islands namely Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, the best islands to venture are the smaller ones. If Philippines could come alive, Marinduque would be its beating heart. The best time to go is during Lenten Season, especially during summer months from March to May. Uncover some of these breathtaking tropical paradises found right in this Marinduque beach guide.

Marinduque is home to arrowroot cookies, the Battle of Pulang Lupa, and of course, the much anticipated Moriones Festival. We have heard plenty of great things of this place, including a zero to very low crime rate. Marinduque welcomes all solo travelers, too! If you’re planning a trip to this special place soon, you might want to bookmark this Marinduque beach guide to make the most out of your trip, especially if you are visiting this Holy Week! Read More: https://philihappy.com/essential-marinduque-beach-guide-summer/

Poctoy White Sand Beach

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Facing the Sibuyan Sea, the waves are not so big and strong – kids will surely enjoy swimming; the beach area is wide – simply perfect for beach sports. The amazing view from the beach of the province’s highest peak, The Mt. Malindig, is also a superb addition!

TRAVEL NOTES: Poctoy White Beach is a public beach. You have to pay the entrance fee. Renting of cottage and camping is allowed. There are no restaurants in the area, only karinderya and sari sari-stores. From time to time, fishermen are docking in the beach area with fresh-caught seafood/fishes like yellow fin, dorado, galunggong, sardines, and squids. You can buy and ask the canteen owners to cook for you – for a cheap cooking charge. Read More: http://www.choosephilippines.com/go/islands-and-beaches/761/Poctoy/

Palad Sandbar

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Travelers are not only looking for white sand and crystal water in a beautiful island, they are also searching for sandbar, a bar of sand formed in a sea or river by the action of tides or currents. One of the stunning sand bars in the Philippines is can be found near Maniwaya Island in the province of Marinduque. It is called Palad Sandbar.

Palad Sandbar is one of a kind places for outdoor enthusiasts and beach lovers. It features powdery white sands that flush through the crystal clear waters, which appears during low tide. It’s advisable to go here in the morning when the tide is usually low. You can reach sandbar via a 30-minute boat ride from Maniwaya. Read more: http://www.thepinoytraveler.com/2017/02/palad-sandbar-in-marinduque.html

Mongpong Island Beach

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From a distance, Mongpong looked like any other island in the province. It was even clear from my vantage point on the boat that a beach strip of of the island has the same fine, white sand as Maniwaya. The boatman informed me that there’s currently no resort operating there, so the lone resort that I learned to have operated there probably closed down already. Or maybe he’s just misinformed. Read More: http://www.turistatrails.com/2016/06/mongpong-islands-ungab-rock-formation.html

Aroma Beach

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Nestled in Gasan, Aroma Beach is absolutely a sight to behold. It’s not very often that it gets visited by a flock of tourists. Problems seem to float away when you’ve got transparent waters reflecting the vast blueness of the open skies. Away from hints of modernization, you can truly feel the essence of nature right at your fingertips. Camp out, build a bonfire, and feel free to stay a night or two. Savor those precious moments with nature because you’ll never know when you’ll return again.

How to get there: At Lucena Port in Quezon, ride a ferry going to Mongpong (shorter route instead of Santa Cruz). Then, take any public transportation headed for Gasan. Read More: https://philihappy.com/essential-marinduque-beach-guide-summer/

Maniwaya Island Beach

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Maniwaya Island is part of the town of Sta Cruz in Marinduque and is less than an hour of boat ride away from the main island. It is surprisingly undeveloped with only a handful of resorts lined along its shores of rough coral stones and white sugary sands. Its water is teeming with life although negative effects of cyanide and dynamite fishing in the past are still very much evident in one too many dead corals scattered in its ocean floor. Its rustic vibe and tranquil state are its most redeeming qualities. Plus, it is totally off the path and uncrowded so you are guaranteed to have that patch of sand to frolic under the sun with for that much needed tan. Read More: http://www.awanderfulsole.com/maniwaya-island-budget-travel-guide-to-a-rarely-spoken-jewel-of-marinduque/

Ulong Beach

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Ulong beach is open for local and foreign tourist, if you want to go there you must bring your own food because they don’t have any food store or restaurant near in the beach, but they have sari-sari store and you can easy to buy prepaid load for your mobile. Ulong Beach is not really crowded even weekend, and the water is very clear and not so cold. It’s nice to swim and enjoy strolling along the seaside and capturing moments with your camera. Ulong beach is facing in to the nortwest, and if you like to experience the sunset you must stay in the beach until 7 PM to see the beautiful sunset. If you plan to visit Marinduque, from Manila, take the bus going to Lucena City Pier (Dalahican). Travel time is almost 5 hours including traffic and from Lucena City Pier you travel again by shipping lines bound to Marinduque Island for 2 hours. But if you want to spend vacation to Marinduque for immediate access to the Island its better you travel by Plane with Zest Air or some other local airlines or try to visit some travel agencies on the Internet for more info. Read More: http://lakbaylansangan.blogspot.com/2012/08/ulong-beach-in-marinduque.html

Amoingon Beach

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If you like gazing at corals and colorful schools of fish rather than swimming and grilling, then you shouldn’t miss Amoingon Beach in Marinduque. Its waters are so teeming with marine life that many would call it the snorkeling capital of Marinduque. Still, if you’re not a fan of marine life or anything like that, you can still have fun above the clear shallow waters of Amoingon Beach. Get some fresh air and sunshine outdoors, or rent the nearest transient house and inhale the smell of the sea every morning while jogging.

Amoingon Beach is located in Boac, mainland Marinduque and is accessible from either Santa Cruz of Mogpog via buses or longer jeepney rides. Read More: https://outoftownblog.com/the-best-beach-destinations-in-marinduque/

Natangco Islet Beach

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Natangco Island and Marine Sanctuary is located in Silangan, Mogpog, Marinduque. Fringing reef-shelf 30 to 40 feet deep on the westside of Natangco Islet excellent for snorkeling. For scuba divers, reef terminates into near perpendicular submarine cliffs straight down to the sandy bottom at approximately 130 ft. Drift diving possible. Visibility averages 60 to 100 feet. Read More: http://greedypeg.org/marinduque/Natangco-Island-and-Marine-Sanctuary.html

Tres Reyes Marine Sanctuary

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The Tres Reyes Islands (also known as the Three-Kings) is especially a great place for snorkeling, it’s pure white sand is protected by the massive cliff faces and rock caves, and is very much isolated from anything. You can hire a boat (also known as a ‘Bangka’) from a local Fisherman or from one of the Resorts along the coast. There are many things to see and do on this relatively sleepy island, in the heart of the Philippines.
Famed tourist destinations to see are the Bathala Caves (Santa Cruz), the Tawi-Tawi Falls (Santa Cruz), White Beach (Poctoy), Tres Reyes Marine Sanctuary (Tres Reyes Islands) and the Sulfar Spings (Santa Cruz). If you need directions or how to reach these destinations, asking the locals is the best thing to do. Generally, most Marinduqueno’s know these destinations, and if they don’t, they will more than likely ask around to find out the information for you. If all else fails, the Jeepney drivers are best when it comes to these tourist destinations. Read More: http://www.philippinetraveler.com/marinduque/