Ever been to the Visayas, particularly the
eastern side? Well, it seems that the most you can hear about the region is
that, oftentimes, it is visited by typhoons plus, there's the alleged
insurgency on the countrysides.
That may be one side of the picture but
the brighter side is that, Samar, a major Visayan island, has many things to
boast of – like having some of the best Philippine beach holidays!
- Malajog Beach, Calbayog City
Otherwise known as the Looc Beach, it is
actually a black-sand beach, one of the few black-sand beaches the country has.
The area, a mere 35-minute ride away from the city proper, is touted to be one
of the most popular and excellent beaches of Samar Island.
With cheap cottage rentals, sea lovers
enjoy snorkeling and boating – where the tropical water is clear and calm. Boat
rentals are also affordable; you can ask the friendly fisherman/boat captain to
take you to Bugo Islet to witness colorful marine life. Besides, this relaxing
beach offers a very exhilarating view of the sunset. Just bring your own food
and other provisions as there are not lots of food stalls around as yet.
- Bangon-Bugtong Falls, Calbayog City
Another spectacular attraction the city is
known for is the falls that is approximately over an hour's ride towards Brgy.
Tinaplacan, Tinambacan District. From the highway, you can ride a habal-habal
or walk for around 45 minutes over the cascades before you get to the main
falls.
This is because this majestic natural
wonder has several layers of cascades which has a circular pool of around 30
meters in diameter, large enough for diving. Its seemingly endless stream flows
into a twirling path, continuously increasing in pressure as time goes by. It's
even eyed by the local authorities as a potential source of power for Calbayog
City and its neighboring localities.
The above mentioned are just two of the
most-visited spots of Samar Province. Explore many of the best Philippines beach holiday destinations in the region now.
