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20 May 2019 - 5 min read

8 Batangas Beaches Perfect for a Quick Summer Getaway

Manileños are lucky that despite living in the concrete jungle, a quick beach getaway is less than a couple of hours away. If you can't take a leave or take a flight, then why not head over to one of these Batangas beaches over the weekend?

Isla Verde (Verde Island)

1. Nasugbu Beach

This humble town in Batangas is ideal for travelers who are into camping and who enjoy exploring coves with crystal clear water, soft off-white sand, and breathtaking cliffs. As an added bonus, you can take a boat to nearby Fortune Island which is home to a grand Grecian acropolis standing atop the island's limestone cliff.

How to Get There: There are Nasugbu-bound buses from the bus stations in Pasay and Buendia. Travel time is about three hours. Ask to be dropped off at the town proper, where you can hail a trike that will take you to your chosen beach resort.

2. Laiya Beach

With a long shoreline and soft sand, Laiya houses a number of beach resorts. Travelers can opt to either kick back and relax or to partake in fun water activities such as jet skiing, or riding the flying fish and banana boat. Laiya is also close to Mt. Daguldol, where you and your loved ones can bond over a session of hiking and biking.

How to Get There: From Manila, board a bus with a Lipa City signboard. Ask to be dropped off at the terminal, then take a jeepney or van ride to San Juan, Batangas. Tell the driver to take you to the municipal hall. From there, hire a tricycle going to your preferred beach resort.

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3. Matabungkay Beach

Image Credit: @matabungkaylianbatangas8 via Facebook

Matabungkay Beach is probably the most popular among the beaches in Lian. The sand may not be purely white, but you're sure to appreciate the crashing sea waves and the cool wind blowing against your face. The area is also known for the floating rafts (or balsa) on the beach.

How to Get There: Board a bus going to Calatagan. Tell the driver to drop you off at any point in Lian. Calatagan-bound buses can be found in Pasay, Buendia, and at the Coastal Mall in Parañaque.

4. Lobo Beach

Lobo Punta de Malabrigo

How to Get There: Take a Batangas City-bound bus and get off at the Grand Terminal. You'll see jeepneys with Balagtas placards; take one of those. Tell the driver to drop you off at the Lobo Jeepney Terminal where you can ride public vehicles going to town.

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5. Anilao

Lipo Island Anilao Batangas

How to Get There: Take a Batangas City-bound bus in either Buendia or Cubao and alight at the Batangas City Grand Terminal. Ride a jeepney going to Mabini and get off at Anilao. Call a trike to take you to your resort of choice.

6. Bauan Beach

Image Credit: @honeybee.cornwell via Facebook

How to Get There: From the Batangas City Grand Terminal, you can find jeepneys bound to Bauan.

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7. Burot Beach

Image Credit: @burotbeachcalatagan via Facebook

How to Get There: Calatagan-bound buses can be found in Pasay, Cubao, and Lawton. Ask to be dropped off in front of City Hall, then hail a trike ride going to your resort.

Recommended Hotels: Anciano Beach House

8. Isla Verde (Verde Island)

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How to Get There: Ride a bus bound to Batangas City and get off at the Grand Terminal. From there, call a trike driver to take you to Tabangao Aplaya Port, where you'll find boats going to the island.

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