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The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent sandy beaches of Philippines attract more and more tourists yearly. The crystal turquoise color of the seawater sets the level of your vacation somewhere between stunning and perfect. So if you are looking for the perfect sea, this is your place!

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Mimaropa

Mimaropa

167 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow
Palawan island

Palawan island

82 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow
Negros island

Negros island

41 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow
Western Visayas

Western Visayas

41 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow
Mindoro island

Mindoro island

38 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow
Central Visayas

Central Visayas

22 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Wild beach
Boracay island

Boracay island

17 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow
Calabarzon

Calabarzon

3 beaches
Picturesque • Natural shadow • Camping
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Buyayao Island Resort
Buyayao Island Resort
Buyayao Island Resort
Good for Relax

Buyayao Island Resort

Puyo 0.6 km
Very good
8.5
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Picturesque • Access by boat • Crowded in season • Large low tide
2.8 Amenities index
White Beach
White Beach
White Beach
Good for Relax

White Beach

San Isidro 0.3 km
Very good
8.5
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
4.3 Amenities index
Star Beach
Star Beach
Star Beach

Star Beach

El Nido 13.4 km
Very good
8.5
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Bright sand • Access by boat • Crowded in season • Large low tide
0 Amenities index
Ramesamey Island Beach
Ramesamey Island Beach
Ramesamey Island Beach
Good for Relax

Ramesamey Island Beach

Silangan 2.2 km
Very good
8.4
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Bright fine sand • Access by boat • Crowded in season • Large low tide
2.8 Amenities index
Tambisaan Beach
Tambisaan Beach
Tambisaan Beach
Good for Relax

Tambisaan Beach

Manoc-Manoc 1.1 km
Very good
8.4
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
7.2 Amenities index
Banul Beach
Banul Beach
Banul Beach

Banul Beach

Bancuan 4.4 km
Very good
8.4
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Picturesque • Access by boat • Crowded in season • No parking
2.3 Amenities index
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Popular types of Philippines beaches

Sand
Sand
Fine pebble
Fine pebble
Pebble
Pebble
Secluded relax
Secluded relax
Kids friendly
Kids friendly
Pet friendly
Pet friendly
Beaches in small bays
Beaches in small bays
Long beaches
Long beaches
Wild
Wild
Private resort
Private resort
Good for Relax
Good for Relax
Kite or windsurfing
Kite or windsurfing
Sup-surfing
Sup-surfing
Surfing
Surfing
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Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 233 beaches in the country.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Philippines.

Most beautiful beaches of Philippines

Friday Beach

Friday Beach
9.7
Partly hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Boracay island, Balabag 0.7 km
Seven Commandos Beach

Seven Commandos Beach
8.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque
Palawan island, El Nido 1.5 km
Iligan Beach

Iligan Beach
8.8
Partly hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Boracay island, Yapak 1.5 km
Hidden Beach

Hidden Beach
8.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Matinloc island, El Nido 11.9 km
Ipil Beach

Ipil Beach
8.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Palawan island, Manlag 4.4 km
Secret Lagoon Beach

Secret Lagoon Beach
8.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Miniloc island, El Nido 9.3 km
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Quitest and lonely beaches in Philippines

Nacapan Beach

Nacapan Beach
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Philippines, Calitang 1.5 km
Long Beach

Long Beach
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Palawan island, San Isidro 0.5 km
Kama Beach Club

Kama Beach Club
8.5
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Protected from wind
Boracay island, Manoc-Manoc 1.6 km
Pinagmangalokan Beach

Pinagmangalokan Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Palawan island, Poblacion 2.1 km
Mahilamonen Beach

Mahilamonen Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Palawan island, Sitio Pamuayan 4.3 km
Kudugman Beach

Kudugman Beach
8.4
Partly hotel beach, Picturesque, Bright sand
Palawan island, Bebeladan 7 km
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Sandy beaches in Philippines

Boracay Beach

Boracay Beach
8.9
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, White fine sand
Boracay island, Balabag 0.9 km
Diniwid Beach

Diniwid Beach
8.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White fine sand
Boracay island, Balabag 1.3 km
Puka Shell Beach

Puka Shell Beach
8.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Boracay island, Yapak 0.5 km
Entalula Beach

Entalula Beach
8.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Bright fine sand
Entalula island, Corong-corong 8.2 km
Darocotan Island Beach

Darocotan Island Beach
8.8
Partly hotel beach, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Darocotam island, Teneguiban 3 km
White Beach

White Beach
8.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White fine sand
Boracay island, Manoc-Manoc 1.9 km
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Best beaches for snorkelling in Philippines

Punta Bunga Beach

Punta Bunga Beach
8.7
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Boracay island, Yapak 1.3 km
Shimizu Island Beach

Shimizu Island Beach
8.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright sand
Shimizu island, El Nido 9.1 km
Renambacan Beach

Renambacan Beach
8.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright fine sand
Palawan island, Ilang-ilang 3.4 km
Bulabog South Beach

Bulabog South Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Boracay island, Balabag 1.4 km
Payong-Payong Beach

Payong-Payong Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Miniloc island, El Nido 8.5 km
Malapascua Island Beach

Malapascua Island Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access
Malapascua island, Logon 1.7 km
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Hotel beaches in Philippines

Pangulasian Island Beach

Pangulasian Island Beach
8.7
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Picturesque
Pangalusian island, Corong-corong 9.2 km
Banyugan Beach

Banyugan Beach
8.5
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Boracay island, Yapak 1.2 km
Tropical Mystique Beach

Tropical Mystique Beach
7.6
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Picturesque
Negros island, Sipalay 3.2 km
Lagen Island Beach

Lagen Island Beach
7.6
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Picturesque
Lagen island, Manlag 5.6 km
Hama island resort

Hama island resort
7.1
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Gray sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
Huma island, Camp Pinagpala 5.3 km
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Beaches with shade in Philippines

Nagtabon Beach

Nagtabon Beach
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Palawan island, Bacungan 6.7 km
Sunrise CampSite Beach

Sunrise CampSite Beach
8.7
Partly hotel beach, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Darocotam island, Teneguiban 2.4 km
Sugar Beach

Sugar Beach
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Negros island, Nauhang 2.2 km
Inasakan Beach

Inasakan Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, White fine sand
Ilin island, Bagokoy 0.8 km
Port Barton Beach

Port Barton Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Palawan island, Port Barton 0.5 km
Bulabog Beach

Bulabog Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Boracay island, Balabag 0.8 km
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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Philippines, they are as follows:

  • The country's beaches are mainly narrow, moderate length and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of bright color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is gentle, which is very good for kids. There are 149 such beaches.
  • An important clarification, 117 beaches in the country have a long intertidal zone, which means that during low tide hours you may have to travel a considerable distance. This is also something to consider if you don't want to suddenly be in the water at high tide.
  • Some beach bays can be densely occupied by motor boats or yachts, which usually negatively affects water pollution. There are about 61 beaches in Philippines, where a significant number of ships can be observed from time to time.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Philippines is less than 500 meters. 162 beaches are relatively easy to access, and 71 beaches are only accessible from the water. The latter include both island beaches and beaches with no land routes due to the natural borders.

Wild beaches with no infrastructure dominate the coastline of Philippines however, even here you can find a beach with a standard set of accessories: sun beds, umbrellas, restaurants, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Philippines's beaches

Secret Beach II
10 Dwardy

This was our final stop on Tour C. To get here, we had to swim a considerable distance. Because we arrived in the late afternoon, the waves were larger, which added an extra challenge to the swim. However, it was definitely worth it.

Palilo Beach
10 Vincent Ferraro

We really enjoyed this beach as an alternative stop for Tour C on windy days! It's a great spot for snorkelling since it's well protected.

Arac Beach
8 zaydee

We had a fantastic day trip to this beach. Just be aware that the road leading to the resort is quite narrow. However, the resort offers parking spaces for guests. The area may not be very large, but it is well-maintained and clean. They serve delicious food and drinks, but you are also allowed to bring your own (with corkage fee). If you wish to stay overnight, they have casitas available, and they even have a function hall for events. As for activities, you can enjoy floating on a balsa, riding a water pedal bike, kayaking, and even take a boat service to miracle island.

Punta Ballo Beach
6 Audrey

The highlights of our stay were the well-maintained swimming pool and the beautiful view from the restaurant. However, we were disappointed by the lack of upkeep and the ongoing construction, which caused disturbances such as loud banging noises. We even overheard a heated argument between a man and a woman on the beach. While Punta Ballo Beach may appear appealing from a distance, we were disappointed to find a significant amount of litter and unsuitable conditions for swimming due to the shallow and rocky water. Overall, it wasn't a terrible experience, but I would recommend waiting until the construction is completed, possibly around 2024, if you plan on visiting Punta Ballo.

Alito Beach
10 Evelyn Portenkirchner

This beach is a great spot to unwind and enjoy some peace and quiet away from the crowds. It's a hidden gem on the island and the owners were very friendly and accommodating. The entrance fee of 30 Pesos per person seems reasonable. Additionally, they offer cooking services upon request and have a wide variety of drinks available. We suggest using a dirt bike to reach the beach as the road can be quite rough.

Nelia's Pandan Beach
2 T-Cas

To begin with, Kamayan is not just a restaurant, but also a place to stay. The bathroom is of extremely low quality and the presence of three cockroaches is quite distressing. Additionally, the room has a strong, unpleasant smell of humidity and there was karaoke singing until 3am.

Please note that lifeguards supervise 17 beaches in the country, but you should rely on more than just them, remember the elementary rules, as lifeguards are not on duty around the clock, even on equipped beaches!

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Philippines? In total there are 233 beaches and the most popular is Friday Beach.

Most viewed beaches of Philippines

Dandulit Shore Beach

Dandulit Shore Beach
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright sand
Palawan island, Cadawan 2 km
Banul Beach

Banul Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Coron island, Bancuan 4.4 km
Lio Beach

Lio Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Palawan island, Villa Libertad 1.5 km
Ocam Ocam Beach

Ocam Ocam Beach
8.1
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Busuanga island, San Nicolas 2.7 km
Lapus Lapus Beach

Lapus Lapus Beach
7.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Secluded relax, Bright sand
Palawan island, Corong-corong 1.4 km
Caalan Beach

Caalan Beach
7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque
Palawan island, Masagana 0.4 km
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Philippines?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in Philippines, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 233 beaches in total, of which about 96 can be called high-rated.

The best beaches in the majority:

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The best beaches in Philippines:

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How to view only nearest to me beaches in Philippines?

To find the beaches closest to your current geolocation, click the Nearby Beaches icon in the search box. You will see the nearest beaches sorted by distance from you.

Note, that if you only want to see the beaches closest to you in Philippines, you must be in that area to get the correct results.

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What are all easy accessible beaches in Philippines?

Most of the beaches located in Philippines are easily accessible, but there are also hard to reach beaches among them. Use the filter to sort the beaches by access details (parking, distance etc.).

Popular categories of beaches in Philippines by access:

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Top 5 popular beaches with easy access in Philippines:

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How to view all sandy beaches or beaches with other natural features in Philippines?

Use the "Main features" section of the filter in search results to see all the beaches with the feature you're interested in.

The most popular selections of beaches with natural features are listed below. Don't forget that you can create your own selection with any combination of features

Beach coverage and water

Natural scenery

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How to find uncrowded beaches in Philippines?

The presence of crowds of tourists on the beach these days is becoming a mass character, and sometimes you want silence and solitude. Use the filter in search results to view the beaches in Philippines by occupancy.

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If the presence of a crowd on the beach is critical for you, pay attention to where you should not go in the season.

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Which beaches in Philippines are kid-friendly, good for relax, pet-friendly, naturist-friendly, camping-friendly?

The selections of the beaches in Philippines according to the recommended audience:

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How to view all beaches by amenities details in Philippines?

Use filter in search results to select a beach according to your preference for amenities.

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How to view all beaches by activity of interest in Philippines?

Use the "Activity" section of the filter in search results to view the selections of beaches by one or multiple activities. Below are a few popular selections that you can change as you like using our filter.

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