One of the lovely places to visit in Puerto Galera is the Virgin Beach. I've been there once and I enjoyed its peaceful ambiance and beautiful scenery.
From White Beach, we were offered by the Lenly's Cottages caretaker a tour going to the Tamaraw Falls and the Virgin Beach for 200 pesos per person. I was excited on going back to this tranquil beach again.
From White Beach, we were offered by the Lenly's Cottages caretaker a tour going to the Tamaraw Falls and the Virgin Beach for 200 pesos per person. I was excited on going back to this tranquil beach again.
From Manila, we went to Puerto Galera by a 2-hour bus ride going to Batanggas Port and a ferry boat going to the White Beach where we stayed. All in all, it took us more than three hours to reach White Beach from Quezon City.
Going to the Virgin Beach by commute is quite easy. From White beach, you can ride a tricycle going to the town. Then from there, you can ride a jeepney going to Calapan City and ask the driver to drop you off to the Virgin Beach. Or you can ask the tricycle driver to take you straight to the Virgin Beach but I think it's a bit pricey.
Before going to that beach, we went first to the Tamaraw Falls. There we enjoyed swimming and taking pictures. Afterwards, we stopped by the viewing deck where an awesome view of the sea and different islands can be seen.
Going to the Virgin Beach by commute is quite easy. From White beach, you can ride a tricycle going to the town. Then from there, you can ride a jeepney going to Calapan City and ask the driver to drop you off to the Virgin Beach. Or you can ask the tricycle driver to take you straight to the Virgin Beach but I think it's a bit pricey.
Before going to that beach, we went first to the Tamaraw Falls. There we enjoyed swimming and taking pictures. Afterwards, we stopped by the viewing deck where an awesome view of the sea and different islands can be seen.
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| At the viewing deck |
After a few minutes, we head on straight to the Virgin Beach. Upon entering, we paid 10 pesos to the caretaker as an entrance fee. Cottages are also available but we opt not to rent one because we only carry a few things which can be left by the beach.
Upon setting foot on its shore, one would be amazed that the beach doesn't have sand. The whole shore is covered with pebbles! Coconut trees are lined up on the shore and different islands can be seen along the horizon.
The pebbles felt good on my feet as I step on them. The place is so quiet at that time so all of us enjoyed a private and peaceful stay.
Upon setting foot on its shore, one would be amazed that the beach doesn't have sand. The whole shore is covered with pebbles! Coconut trees are lined up on the shore and different islands can be seen along the horizon.
The pebbles felt good on my feet as I step on them. The place is so quiet at that time so all of us enjoyed a private and peaceful stay.
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| It's pebbles!! |
Some of us enjoyed swimming on the deeper part of the sea. The water is clear underneath and it feels like swimming inside an empty aquarium.
The rain pours as the waves get higher. So we decided to swim back to the shore. On the left side of the beach is a statue of the Virgin Mary placed on top of some rock formation.
The rain pours as the waves get higher. So we decided to swim back to the shore. On the left side of the beach is a statue of the Virgin Mary placed on top of some rock formation.
More rock formations can be seen on the other side of the beach.
As time pass by, other visitors came by. All cottages are starting to get occupied. Good thing the whole beach is wide enough to accommodate all the visitors.
Visitors can bring their own food. A small sari-sari store is situated around the area and some ice cream vendors come to the place from time to time.
A small shower room is also available in the area.
We enjoyed swimming and taking pictures for a couple of hours more before heading back to White Beach.
Away from the commercialized beaches in Puerto Galera, this beach fit the description of a paradise. A haven for those who seek peaceful and budget-friendly beach. For me, Virgin Beach definitely is one of the best beaches in Mindoro.
Visitors can bring their own food. A small sari-sari store is situated around the area and some ice cream vendors come to the place from time to time.
A small shower room is also available in the area.
We enjoyed swimming and taking pictures for a couple of hours more before heading back to White Beach.
Away from the commercialized beaches in Puerto Galera, this beach fit the description of a paradise. A haven for those who seek peaceful and budget-friendly beach. For me, Virgin Beach definitely is one of the best beaches in Mindoro.
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This budget covers our whole Puerto Galera trip.
(White Beach, Tamaraw Falls, Virgin Beach)
175.00 - Bus fare Cubao - Batanggas Port
160.00 - Bus fare Batanggas Port - Ortigas
500.00 - Boat fare Roundtrip Batanggas - Puerto Galera
60.00 - Puerto Galera Environmental Fee
(50 upon arrival / 10 before departing)
200.00 - Tamaraw Falls, Virgin Island Tour
10.00 - Entrance fee at Virgin Beach
30.00 - Entrance fee at Tamaraw Falls
200.00 - Souvenir shirt budget
400.00 - Food Budget (2 days)
363.00 - Lenly's Cottages [2 x 2000 per room for 11 persons]
TOTAL = 2098.00 Php
This budget covers our whole Puerto Galera trip.
(White Beach, Tamaraw Falls, Virgin Beach)
175.00 - Bus fare Cubao - Batanggas Port
160.00 - Bus fare Batanggas Port - Ortigas
500.00 - Boat fare Roundtrip Batanggas - Puerto Galera
60.00 - Puerto Galera Environmental Fee
(50 upon arrival / 10 before departing)
200.00 - Tamaraw Falls, Virgin Island Tour
10.00 - Entrance fee at Virgin Beach
30.00 - Entrance fee at Tamaraw Falls
200.00 - Souvenir shirt budget
400.00 - Food Budget (2 days)
363.00 - Lenly's Cottages [2 x 2000 per room for 11 persons]
TOTAL = 2098.00 Php
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