Posted by geemiz | Posted in Byahe Pilipinas, Cebu | Posted on 28-02-2018
Tags: Beach
Camotes Island as we all know hales the best white sand beaches in the province of Cebu. It is a go-to place during summer and even on rainy days. The island has been our adoptive home and we have been visiting this amazing island since 2010. Today, let me share with you the beautiful beaches of Camotes Island and what makes them unique from one another.
Must Visit Beaches in Camotes Island
Read here on how to go to go to Camotes Island
Bakhaw Beach
Location: Esperanza, San Francisco, Camotes Island
Bakhaw Beach is a new favorite of babe and I. The beach is still secluded from tourist. There are few residential houses in the area yet it is still free from commercial activities. Basic facilities include nipa hut cottages and a small convenience store that offers basic supply of food and beverages. Going to the beach you have to pass through a newly mound dirt road with 5.00 php entrance fee.
Bakhaw Beach features a long stretch of white sand and clear blue waters.
The seashore is not shallow unlike Santiago Beach so you can immediately enjoy swimming few meters from the shore.
Tulang Diot
Location: Esperanza, San Francisco, Pajican Island, Camotes
Tulang is an islet divided by the locals into two places; Tulang Diot and Tulang Dako. Tulang Dako is part of mainland San Francisco, while Tulang Diot is an islet of Tulang. Getting to Tulang Diot you have to go to Tulang Dako and ride on an outrigger boat with a fare of 10.00php per person if the boat is full. But if you are alone or you are just a couple then you have to pay for the entire boat which is 100.00php per trip.
The islet has a limited basic amenities including nipa hut cottages, table and chairs for rent, and a small convenience store.
Tulang Diot has a white sand beach that can compete with other beaches in Camotes Island. What makes this little paradise special is it has a sandbar that appears during low tide and submerged during high tide. Perimeter ropes are available to keep the swimmers out from the heavy rip current.
Cawit Beach
Location: Cawit, Pilar, Ponson Island, Camotes
Read Here on How to go to Pilar Camotes
Cawit Beach is located in Pilar the only town of Ponson Island, one of the 3 major islands of Camotes group of islands. Like other beaches in Camotes, it has the distinct long stretch of white sand beach less the crowd.
Water is clear, sparkling blue and very enticing for swimming. The island has resorts yet it is not highly commercially developed. You can read here Pilar Camotes Travel Guide.
Buho Rock Resort
Location: Poro, Camotes Island
A unique beach resort in Camotes is Buho Rock Resort. Unlike the common white sand beach, Buho Rock as its name entails is a coral rock shaped like a small ship docked at a port.
The place is very famous for cliff diving. If you are not faint-hearted then this place is for you. There are two diving spots one is 8ft and the other is 14ft so keep that courage and jump off.
To enjoy more the place and to take a closer look at the deep blue sea and the cliff you have to go down a steep winding stair. A little tiring but rewarding when you watch those people relieving their stress by jumping off the cliff.
Santiago White Beach
Location: Santiago, San Francisco, Camotes Island
Santiago White Beach is the most famous beach in Camotes Island. Its long and wide stretch of white sand beach makes the place lovely. The beach is perfect for families especially with kids because the water is shallow.
Accommodations and restaurants are easy to find in the area. Many resorts in Santiago share the wide white sand beach. Since the local government unit manages this public beach it is free for everyone but cottages are available for rent.
Esperanza Beach
Location: Esperanza, San Francisco, Camotes Island
Esperanza in San Francisco houses many white sand beaches but not all of them are used for resort purposes. Many are still used as a docking place for local fishing boats.
Bakhaw Beach and Tulang are both parts of Esperanza so you know by now that Esperanza has amazing beaches in Camotes Island.
Resorts in Camotes with Amazing Beach
Mangodlong Paradise Resort
Location: Heminsulan, Mangodlong, San Francisco, Camotes Island
Mangodlong Paradise Resort is our little haven in Camotes Island and you can read here why we love the place.
Aside from it being so relaxing it also has a beautiful white sand beach that it’s okay if you will just stay here when on the island.
Mangodlong Rock Resort
Location: Heminsulan, Mangodlong, San Francisco, Camotes Island
A literal neighbor of Mangodlong Paradise Resort, actually just a throw stone away.
Mangodlong Rock Resort is a private cove with spacious white sand beach and a unique coral rock formation perfect for a mini cliff diving.
Would love to hear your thoughts, answer the questions through the comment section.
Have you been to Camotes Island?
Among the mentioned beaches, what is your favorite?
Would love to hear from you beach recommendation in Camotes that is not listed in this post.
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Love this post. The photos looks amazing and breathtaking. Would love to visit this place and that cliff makes me want to jump as well.
Thank you Kaye. Go for cliff jumping. wohoo!
I have never heard of this place before and there is so much to do! The water looks great and coupled with Filipino food I reckon it’s an awesome destination. Not sure about cliff diving though…. I’ll leave that to everyone else! Lol
Speaking of Filipino food, I highly recommend you try Filipino grilled fish (sinugba), fish soup (tinuwa) and ceviche (kinilaw) when in Camotes Island or any beach in the Philippines.
Here’s for we beach lovers. I love all the beaches on Camotes island. I’m so in love with Buho Rock Resort which is my favourite. I can imagine myself in bikini and a glass of white wine taking in the beauty of these beaches.
Buho Rock is really a lovely place and a glass of white wine is just perfect.
Wow! Definitely adding Camotes Island Beaches to my bucket list! We aren’t huge beach people, but this one looks worth getting sand everywhere!
The island makes you love the beach 🙂
Thank you for this comprehensive list of the best beaches in Camote Island! I’ve never heard of these locations so it’s great to see all they have to offer.
I am glad I have shared this information with everyone.
What a fantastic collection of Camotes Island beaches! Such great information. They all look so beautiful and fun. A beach sounds lovely right now – we are still in winter where I am.
Thank you Ally. We need a little col weather here. 🙂 You will have your beach weather soon.
The photos are amazing and totally make me miss the time i spent in the Philippines. Your photos sure do make this look like the Best Beach in Camotes Island
Thank you, Ines. This is a personal fave island in the Philippines, well aside from where I live and where I was born. hahaha
Wow these are some fabulous beaches in the Camotes Island. We definitely want to visit sometime in the future.
I am looking forward of your visit to this wonderful island.
I have never heard of Camotes island place before but it sure looks calming and beautiful. There beaches are so inviting.
I am happy to introduce to you the island of Camotes. Calming place indeed and kind people too.
I simply love traveling to different islands and discovering their beaches. Thanks for this list of beaches in Camotes Island. They are beautiful.
I am glad to be of help Aida.
What is your favorite beach by far?
What beautiful pictures of the best beaches in Camotes Island! I would particularly love to try out the diving platform, but anywhere with those sparkling blue waters is going to be great!
Thank you, Kara. That cliff diving is quite heart pounding but so much fun.
Thank you for sharing! As I am sitting here in below freezing temps in London, I can feel the warmth radiating from your images. Absolutely putting these beaches on my bucket list!
Hi Natalie, greetings of warmth from the tropical country of the Philippines 🙂
My relatives recently visited Camotes Island. They said it is truly amazing, especially the beaches! We’ll visit here someday, and we’d like to have a tour around the Camotes Islands rather than simply stay in the beach.