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Photo of Cartagena beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Cartagena beach with spacious bay

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7.7

Very good

Cartagena beach

Bulata, Philippines

#27 out of 41 in Western Visayas

7.7

Very good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Beach activities rent Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Cartagena • 0.1 km

Map of beach

Restaurant John Dale Eatery

8 - Very good 7.1km

Restaurant Bretania's Eatery

10 - Exceptional 7.1km

Restaurant Wow Sipalay

9.8 - Exceptional 7.2km

Restaurant QUINTIN Lechon Manok

7.2km

Restaurant Kusinegro Food Express

10 - Exceptional 7.2km

Restaurant Juicekuh food truck

7.2km

Restaurant CEDRIC T. bar&grill

7.2km

Restaurant LA ANOBA RESTAURANT

4 - Frustrating 7.2km

Restaurant The Mixed Food Restaurant

8.8 - Excellent 7.2km

Tourist Attraction Canturay sipalay city

1.3km

Tourist Attraction Schael Beach Resort

1.5km

Tourist Attraction EJ's Beach House

1.6km

Tourist Attraction MIRACLE BEACH ANJAUAN ISLAND

1.9km

Tourist Attraction Hidden Coral Beach

2.6km

Tourist Attraction Sugar Beach

3.7km

Tourist Attraction Tawhay Beach Resort

8 - Very good 3.8km

Tourist Attraction Balsa de Bulata

4.4km

Tourist Attraction Esmeralda shade house

10 - Exceptional 4.5km

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About

Cartagena beach is located on the Sulu Sea (part of Pacific ocean) and it is in the 27th place out of 41 beaches in the Western Visayas region 99.4 km away from its center, the city of Iloilo City. It is one of the beaches of Cartagena settlement, just 0.1 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains.

It is a spacious bay with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, pet owners etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Cartagena beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Sugar Beach, which has a rating of 8.7.

Cartagena beach is located in Western Visayas within Cartagena, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Located within the settlement

Cartagena • 0.1 km

Map of beach

Restaurant John Dale Eatery

8 - Very good 7.1km

Restaurant Bretania's Eatery

10 - Exceptional 7.1km

Restaurant Wow Sipalay

9.8 - Exceptional 7.2km

Restaurant QUINTIN Lechon Manok

7.2km

Restaurant Kusinegro Food Express

10 - Exceptional 7.2km

Restaurant Juicekuh food truck

7.2km

Restaurant CEDRIC T. bar&grill

7.2km

Restaurant LA ANOBA RESTAURANT

4 - Frustrating 7.2km

Restaurant The Mixed Food Restaurant

8.8 - Excellent 7.2km

Tourist Attraction Canturay sipalay city

1.3km

Tourist Attraction Schael Beach Resort

1.5km

Tourist Attraction EJ's Beach House

1.6km

Tourist Attraction MIRACLE BEACH ANJAUAN ISLAND

1.9km

Tourist Attraction Hidden Coral Beach

2.6km

Tourist Attraction Sugar Beach

3.7km

Tourist Attraction Tawhay Beach Resort

8 - Very good 3.8km

Tourist Attraction Balsa de Bulata

4.4km

Tourist Attraction Esmeralda shade house

10 - Exceptional 4.5km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 8.1 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

2.6km

Arac Beach Arac Beach

8.2 Very good

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Anjuan Beach (Miracle Beach) Anjuan Beach (Miracle Beach)

8.1 Very good

4.2km

Sugar Beach Sugar Beach

8.7 Excellent

5.3km

Nauhang Beach Nauhang Beach

7.6 Very good

7.8km

Poblacion Beach Poblacion Beach

8.2 Very good

10.2km

Ramon Sunset Beach Ramon Sunset Beach

7.9 Very good

10.7km

Tropical Mystique Beach Tropical Mystique Beach

7.6 Very good

11km

Sipalay Beach Sipalay Beach

8.3 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Cartagena • 160m

Main locality of province

Iloilo City • 99.4km

Transport

Airport

ILO • 100.6km

Bus Station

Tricycle Terminal • 23.1km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

7.7 Very good

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Average Reviews rating

7.7 Very good

Jullius Estrosas

10 Exceptional

Crystal clear water ,island hopping, sea foods , friendly people , no entrance fee.

John Rey Abad

8 Very good

Very inexpensive place to hang out as long as you don't leave behind your garbage. You can either rent a cottage or you can just bring your own umbrella and sit on the beach. You can bring your own foods or you can buy it from small sari sari store available on this place. Clean beaches.

Saeed Alomary

10 Exceptional

Quite place to visit during day time

Vincent Znader

10 Exceptional

Really fine sand. I love it!

Leonidas Hirro

10 Exceptional

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Cartagena beach?

The coastline of Cartagena beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Cartagena beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Cartagena beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Cartagena beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Cartagena beach is partially protected from waves.

There are some boats in the bay.

Is the Cartagena beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Cartagena beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Cartagena beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

What are the key audiences of Cartagena beach?

Cartagena beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Beachgoers with pets

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Cartagena beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Cartagena beach.

How far is the Cartagena beach from parking?

The Cartagena beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Cartagena beach?

There are 4 attractions near Cartagena beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Canturay sipalay city located in 1.9 km. See the attractions section for details.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Cartagena beach (Western Visayas) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Cartagena beach (Western Visayas) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.