Checked out Patungan Beach and Cove in Cavite, Philippines a few days ago. Nice little locals beach. Once my family and I arrived, we found out that we could not actually drive to the beach. The only way to get there was either via tricycle or outrigger boat. The cost for either is 50 pesos ($1 USD) per person round trip. If you have a car, then you would have to park it on the side of the road which is like a highway. When we were there, we saw guards at the front gate, so if you can, I would recommend parking your car as close to the gate as possible. I also paid a local to watch my car until we came back, and I ended up giving her 100 php ($2 tip).
As you are driving to the Patungan Beach and Cove, you will see some locals trying to flag you down with some tour options. I guess it isn't so local if they are offering tours, but it still is a nice place to go to relax, away from the bigger touristy beaches in the Philippines.
Once you get there, or actually once you park, you will be offered tours or things like cottages for the day and overnight accommodations. I didn't really ask about what they actually offered because my family and I were only there for a short time just to relax, take pictures and fly my drone. We took the boat ride from the entrance to the beach cove and it only took maybe 5 minutes, maybe a little over. Taking the tricycle takes about the same time according to the locals there. The boat ride is just a little more relaxing and cool to see the beach from the water.
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Anyways, there wasn't too much to do there but for me, that was perfect. If you just want to relax on a beach and hang with some locals, then this would be right up your alley. It looked like there was a small local village right behind the beach which I wish I was able to walk through there, but maybe next time.
Anyways, this is just one of thousands of beaches and coves to visit in the Philippines. For me, the small ones are the best ones because it doesn't feel like a tourist trap. I made a quick video below, but I'll be posting a vlog including some clips from Patungan Beach soon. Happy travels, and hope to see some of you soon! =)
Patungan Beach - Philippines
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