Beaches in El Nido
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Beaches in El Nido
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- eglier1Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates106 contributionsAn amazing beach to be honest, long and with white sand. I did enjoy the place with my family, it also offers several options for dine in including few hotels and local restaurants.
I liked the breakfasts in Mad Monkey!
The beach is fully recommended!Written September 1, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Fazal Mahmud RoniDhaka City, Bangladesh812 contributionsJust 10/12 mins away in Tricycle from El Nido beach. One of the best sunset experience of my life.
After the driver drops you in front of the beach plaza…..just walk through for 5 mins to the beach. Once you reach there walk to the right side of the beach and go to extreme corner to view the spectacular sunset.
The beach and water is clean, so you can swim too. Number of beach side cafe and hotels are also available. After the sunset, you can chill any of those.
Must Visit for Sunset.Written October 25, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Vladimir P2 contributionsTHE BEST PLACE - PALAWAN ISLAND The Secret Beach is a piece of paradise concealed by the cliffs and is only accessible through a narrow crevice. One has to swim through this opening to reach this place, shining even under the shade created when the sun kisses the cliffs. I wanted to take it all in when I was there. It was beyond beautiful indeed but all I could think about was: “I should have brought a water-proof camera.”Written November 2, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Patrick UnsonPhilippines4,294 contributionsThe view of the Secret Lagoon is just magical! It is very peaceful, beautiful, and simply great to admire as you look upwards, sinking your ears into the water and flapping your arms to stay afloat. While we were there, there was one orange flower just above the entrance to the Secret Lagoon, and that was beautiful as well!
As far as accessibility is concerned, I would not recommend solo travelers, seniors, PWDs, pregnant, or mothers with babies to go especially when the water is high enough. At the entrance, the water has a strong push. If pushed upwards, you needs to watch your head. And below the water are some rocks that you can bang your legs and feet against. You can still be careful but once the water pushes you, you have no choice but to go with it. Our guide got us through by having us lay on our backs, and he would float us right through with experienced timing. Our mother with a baby ended up staying at the beach with a cover until we were done inside.
If you get thirsty, you can always buy fresh coconut juice from the friendly men on the little boats. They will charge you for them when you get back to your main boat. It is about P100/buko during our visit. Sounds pricey but this money can help them a lot! They are even supportive to those who can't really swim, because they can paddle you back to your main boat if you need help or feel tired fighting against the current.
I also suggest waterproofing your mobile phones so you can capture pretty photos inside. I should have done this, actually.Written May 21, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - R J562 contributionsThis was an unexpected surprise as much more beautiful than the photos. Paradise! I walked all the way down and spent some time under the palm trees and in the clear, aqua sea. Felt like I was on Survivor, no one around. Then, I rented a lounge at the beach club. It only cost 500php and that amount went toward any food or drinks (which I had both). What I thought would be an 1-2 hour visit turned into a full day of perfection.Written April 19, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- MIRADoha, Qatar577 contributionsThis beach is kind of far from the center of el Nido is about 20km away. To reach this beach The map will show approx time about 48min, but… be honest will take longer as part of the road, especially that close to the beach will require your strong nerve system))) and good bike driving skills. Very bumpy because of the stones and slippery because of the high level of dusty sand. Was hard for us, but we made it. The beach is beautiful as others beaches in el Nido. We didn’t catch waves but we spent nice time and left earlier because of the condition of the road and there is no light on the street. That time water was with small jelly fish, so kids didn’t want to swim as found them. In conclusion, the beach is beautiful but really hard to reach and it’s most likely other beaches in el Nido. If you are not serfer who is hunting for waves then you can skip it or use assistance to reach it.Written March 20, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Mark M36 contributionsWe went here around 11am so it was quite hot at the time. We were informed to avoid staying under the coconut trees as there were some incidents of coconuts falling on people. There was a bit of shady area in some places so it was fine.
The sand was fine and the quality of the beach was top notch. Worth visiting for at least 30 minutes to about an hour at most.Written May 1, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Diogo6 contributionsNo one swims or sunbathes there. well served with some good restaurants, the sand is mainly used for boat reparation.Written April 12, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Fazal Mahmud RoniDhaka City, Bangladesh812 contributionsSmall airport beside sea. But i liked the green scenic beauty it offers when you enter the airport at arrival (see picture).
It has both arrival and departure at the same floor side by side. Has multiple shops for dry food, coffee and souvenir. But MUST KEEP CASH, NO CREDIT CARD WORKS EVEN IN THE ONLY COFFEE SHOP AFTER CHECK IN.
Waiting area has enough seating and washroom was clean. You can hire tricycle just outside airport to get to any part of the city. Rent chart is attached so no need to bargain much, but must bargain on activity and also asked for hidden charges like environmental fee, jetty fee etc.Written October 25, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - MrsGNZSouth Island, New Zealand409 contributionsof the must visit beaches, just lovely like any of the tour A and tour c places to visit. We love it.Written July 25, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Greg S36 contributionsThe rock formations, white sand, coral reefs. deep blue water , vegetation and natural layout of this place is unique. It has a surreal feel about it like being inside a Dali painting . The rocky cliffs are foreboding and at the same time beautiful in their ruggedness. Truly magical place for a stopover on your private island hopping tour. (too crowded on a standard tour) Go early in the morning or late in the afternoon to avoid crowds and to catch the best natural light which transforms the feel of the place.Written January 13, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- NihitSurat, India366 contributionsVery beautiful beach , good stop for the island hopping tour... was definitely worth visitng... its very quiet and serene and secluded.. must go those who prefer less crowded places....Written August 11, 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- sstaleyUpminster, UK1,000 contributionsTalisay beach is one of the famous spots in El Nido. The view is picture perfect, lovely sandy beach with good waves to jump about and great place for snorkelling.
This place is an epitome of beauty; blue-green water, white sand. Worth the trip and you won’t be sorry.Written January 25, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - marcremenozCanton of Bern, Switzerland7 contributionsthis island have alot of sandy beaches and good snorkeling spot as well and the surrounding views was amazingWritten November 12, 2016This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- palawanismyhomePalawan Island, Philippines24,356 contributionsIf you want to avoid busy Nacpan Beach and get away from it all i suggest you rent a motorbike and make your way here. There is a turn-off about km 20 north of El Nido and after that it is about 3 kms to the fishing village. Here you can see many fishing boats as well as observe the way local people live. If you walk to the south part of the village there is a suspension bridge that you can walk over to get to the beach where you can enjoy a swim on the white powdered sand.Written January 25, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
