The Philippines is home to several beach respites. Whether you go to the north, center, or south, you’ll always find a beach resort or two near your accommodation. The country’s vast array of seaside spots don’t just provide tourists zen and lively atmospheres; they also offer job and business opportunities to many Filipinos looking for greener pastures with the country’s natural beauty.
Living and working in metropolitan areas can take a toll on people’s well-being. Thankfully, there are beach resorts a few hours away from the capital region, such as these six beach resorts. Plan your trips here over the weekends and get back home before your new work week feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.
San Antonio, Zambales
San Antonio, Zambales is home to several coves and peninsulas dotting its coastal areas. Plan your itinerary in these places: Nagsasa Cove, Anawangin Cove, Talisayin Cove, Silanguin Cove, Redondo Peninsula, and Capones Island.
San Antonio’s beach havens offer environments that combine Baguio’s chilly climate and Boracay’s white-sand beaches. Traveling by bus to the town will take four hours while driving will take three hours. Entrance fees for San Antonio’s beach resorts may cost anywhere from P500 to P1,500.
Ternate-Maragondon, Cavite
Ternate and Maragondon are more than just historical towns in Cavite. These two also have an array of beach resorts awaiting anyone needing a break from their work and city life. Notable beach resorts in this area include Marina Base and Boracay de Cavite. After your swimming sessions, you may also visit other nature reserves, such as Mt. Marami, the Mt. Palay-Palay National Park, and Parrot’s Beak at Pico de Loro.
The beach resorts in Ternate and Maragondon Cavite are comfortably close to the apartments for rent in Taguig. People staying in these apartments looking for a weekend beach getaway may take a two to three-hour bus ride from the metro to get to Ternate and Maragondon.
San Juan, La Union
Looking to surf your stress and anxiety away? The waves at San Juan, La Union, are waving hello! Take advantage of long weekends by going to the town and taking surfing lessons. You’ll enjoy the splash of saltwater on you and the exhilarating feeling of riding the waves.
Aside from surfing and diving spots, San Juan’s resorts also offer other recreational amenities that you will enjoy. Get a massage, spa treatments, and wade in the infinity pools before you return to your life in the city.
Subic Bay, Zambales
The Subic Bay area may be characterized by commercial strips, dining places, duty-free shopping, and anything metropolitan. However, it is home to several beach resorts presenting serenity and leisure to their guests.
While Subic Bay’s beach resorts may not have the ivory-like sand like other beach resorts, they still offer serene seaside surroundings you’ll need to rest, recharge, and unwind. Plus, Subic Bay is just four hours away from Manila, making it a suitable spot for weekend day trips.
Quezon Province
Yes, even the mystical Quezon Province has beach hotspots that might help you destress or reignite your creativity. From Lucena, take a bus to Padre Burgos; then, take a tricycle to Aplaya, where you’ll find boats leading to Dampalitan Island, Puting Buhangin, and Borawan Beach.
These respites in Quezon Province boast unique rock formations and thickets of greenery. Take photos of your surroundings to upload on your social media feed. You may also take pictures or sketch what you see for your creative portfolio.
Nasugbu, Batangas
A list of the best Philippine beach resorts wouldn’t be complete without Nasugbu, Batangas. Renowned resorts include Tali Beach, Bamboo Beach, Fortune Island, and Pico de Loro Cove. Besides a good time and beautiful surroundings, a few resorts in Nasugbu, such as Hamilo Coast, also have rehabilitation centers for endangered sea turtles, migratory birds, and mangrove forests.
Traveling to Nasugbu’s beach resorts will boost the town’s local economy and the growth of greenery and wildlife in the area.
Beaches in the Philippines offer zen surroundings that will help you rest, detoxify, and recharge; they also sustain the livelihoods of many and the lives of other living things. On your next weekend, plan your getaway in these six beach respites and get that vacation you deserve.
SOURCES:
https://guidetothephilippines.ph/articles/islands-and-beaches/best-beach-resorts-near-manila
https://www.philippinebeaches.org/cheap-vacations-beach-resorts-near-manila-tours/
