Paradise Beach
Paradise Beach
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Francesc R
32 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
Very nice small beach in the southwest of Bantayan Island.
Good for chilling and sunbathing.
Entrance fee (50 PHP/person).
There aren’t amenitis, but you can buy something 200 meters before the entrance.
Good for chilling and sunbathing.
Entrance fee (50 PHP/person).
There aren’t amenitis, but you can buy something 200 meters before the entrance.
Written March 6, 2020
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John D
New Jersey5 contributions
Sep 2014 • Couples
as the name says already! Its a paradise and nature beach. No hotels only White Beach Bungalows 10 minutes around the corner. A must for south sea travellers who look for their lonely private beach!
Written October 5, 2014
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John Carlo R
Taguig City, Philippines13 contributions
Jan 2016 • Friends
If you want crystal clear water & white powdery sand then take out your mobile phone and use Google earth to find this private beach. You can rent a motorcycle for only 250 pesos (as of Jan 2016) then head north, from their main highway (that goes to Bantayan proper) -turn left going to to Ogtong Cave Resort & Kandugyap House by the Sea - pass by these 2 resorts until you reach a 1way dirt road going to the town of Maricaban. Use Google Earth on your mobile phone and look for a small white sand along the coast after Santa Fe Beach (the rest are rockies) stay on the dirt road until almost parallel to this small beach. you can see a small path/ trail on your left, that trail is heading to Paradise Beach. You can park your motorcycle at the entrance of the trail and walk for around 5minutes to the beach or you can ride your bike/ motorcycle going inside. Paradise Beach is between Santa Fe beach & Maricaban beach.
Written January 13, 2016
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Steven S
Pattaya, Thailand782 contributions
Feb 2023
Google Maps showed 3.3kms from town so I decided to walk there for exercise passing The Ruins on the way. I followed Google Maps which directed me down a road off to the left and eventually to a local man who charged 25 pesos. I asked him what the charge is for. He said for the private beach. I told him there are no private beaches in the Philippines (unless it is at a privately owned island). Anyway, I paid the fee which was really for crossing private land. I ended up entering the water before the actual beach.
Very nice beach, clean sand and clear water. There was some trash around off the beach. When I left the beach I found a parking area and a public dirt road that led me back to the main road. From the main road there is no sign pointing the way to this beach. Only a big sign with all the rules and regulations to visit the beach. This public road is about 500 metres further on from where Google Maps directs you. Of course the unscrupulous land owner is not honest enough to redirect you to the public road. I stopped two ladies on bicycles and redirected them to the public road. DO NOT follow Google Maps.
Very nice beach, clean sand and clear water. There was some trash around off the beach. When I left the beach I found a parking area and a public dirt road that led me back to the main road. From the main road there is no sign pointing the way to this beach. Only a big sign with all the rules and regulations to visit the beach. This public road is about 500 metres further on from where Google Maps directs you. Of course the unscrupulous land owner is not honest enough to redirect you to the public road. I stopped two ladies on bicycles and redirected them to the public road. DO NOT follow Google Maps.
Written March 15, 2023
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Flo_Mak
Hong Kong, China139 contributions
Jan 2015 • Couples
we can never find this beach in Google map! so how we can go there? you can hire a tricycle. But we took our feet there this time. From Hoyohoy, we walked on beaches to there, up to the cliff, passed a small village, we finally arrived there in 2 hours walk.
the beach is absolutely clean, clear to see the bottom, tiny sands, we also like to be a private beach for us as no one there! an entrance fee is required at PHP50, it's worth to find time here.
(the path to the beach is hard to find, better to hire a tricycle or ask someone in near village)
the beach is absolutely clean, clear to see the bottom, tiny sands, we also like to be a private beach for us as no one there! an entrance fee is required at PHP50, it's worth to find time here.
(the path to the beach is hard to find, better to hire a tricycle or ask someone in near village)
Written February 3, 2015
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chardichard
Cebu City, Philippines108 contributions
Feb 2017
It was just before sunset on our first time there. It's a private property with a PhP 50 entrance fee and they closed the place to the public at 5:00 PM. Since we arrived late, the property's security guard was kind enough to let us in. We spent some time there enjoying sunset. We had the whole beach all to ourselves. It's a lovely, secluded beach away from the busy areas of Santa Fe.
We had been coming back to this beach after that. The path going to the beach from the main dirt road may not be comfortable but it's totally worth it. Since it's far from stores and restaurants, bringing of food and drinks is encouraged. Spending the night there is not allowed. They don't have power on that area.
The beach was very clean and calm on our last visit there. The other side of the island was very windy and the sea was rough but this side where Paradise Beach is located was very calm. To the other reviewers complaining that the beach is dirty, you were probably there after a storm or during the monsoon season where some seaweeds are washed up ashore.
We really enjoyed the days that we spent there. This is truly a gem that Bantayan has been hiding for years.
We had been coming back to this beach after that. The path going to the beach from the main dirt road may not be comfortable but it's totally worth it. Since it's far from stores and restaurants, bringing of food and drinks is encouraged. Spending the night there is not allowed. They don't have power on that area.
The beach was very clean and calm on our last visit there. The other side of the island was very windy and the sea was rough but this side where Paradise Beach is located was very calm. To the other reviewers complaining that the beach is dirty, you were probably there after a storm or during the monsoon season where some seaweeds are washed up ashore.
We really enjoyed the days that we spent there. This is truly a gem that Bantayan has been hiding for years.
Written July 20, 2017
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Yves S
10 contributions
May 2016 • Couples
Since Yolanda's typhoon 2013, the beach has lost several trees.The grass is burn and they put a cheapy decoration instead of leaving in a natural state. Still looking good but difficult to hear the birds with noisy people around. We enjoyed this place for years but so sorry to see as mass tourism threatens it. Hope people will stop catching shells and will respect peacefulness of the place as it used to be.
Written May 4, 2016
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atravellingintrovert
14 contributions
Mar 2018 • Couples
Skipping Ogtong Cave and proceeded to this beautiful Paradise!
"Oooo" lol, that was our first reaction the moment we set our feet in Paradise Beach. The sun was scorching hot so we hurried to find a shade, put some sunblock on, and viola! We splurged into the cool, clean, and clear waters. The only thing we did not like much about it were "seaweedy" area, which is not too far from the shore. You can still explore other areas and find a clearer seabed.
There's a small store within the place where you can grab some cold drinks and barbecues for P50.00/stick and P50.00/bottle of beer. So far, those are the only prices that I know of :) But you can bring your own food if you want.
There is an entrance fee of P50.00 for adults and P25.00 for children (if my memory serves me right).
We left Paradise Beach around 1:30pm because we still need to check in to our new room but decided to go back around 4 pm to see the beautiful sunset. Just don't lose your receipt for the entrance fee if you plan to go back to the place. Show it to the person-in-charge so you won't have to pay again.
Kuya Aldo was our trike driver during our tour. We thought that he would just wait for us at the drop-off point but he followed us after a while so he can look after our stuff and just give us more time to enjoy the beach. Just send me a message if you want his contact number, since I did not ask his permission to post it publicly :)
"Oooo" lol, that was our first reaction the moment we set our feet in Paradise Beach. The sun was scorching hot so we hurried to find a shade, put some sunblock on, and viola! We splurged into the cool, clean, and clear waters. The only thing we did not like much about it were "seaweedy" area, which is not too far from the shore. You can still explore other areas and find a clearer seabed.
There's a small store within the place where you can grab some cold drinks and barbecues for P50.00/stick and P50.00/bottle of beer. So far, those are the only prices that I know of :) But you can bring your own food if you want.
There is an entrance fee of P50.00 for adults and P25.00 for children (if my memory serves me right).
We left Paradise Beach around 1:30pm because we still need to check in to our new room but decided to go back around 4 pm to see the beautiful sunset. Just don't lose your receipt for the entrance fee if you plan to go back to the place. Show it to the person-in-charge so you won't have to pay again.
Kuya Aldo was our trike driver during our tour. We thought that he would just wait for us at the drop-off point but he followed us after a while so he can look after our stuff and just give us more time to enjoy the beach. Just send me a message if you want his contact number, since I did not ask his permission to post it publicly :)
Written March 15, 2018
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LIfeIsTravel86
Oslo, Norway68 contributions
Dec 2014 • Friends
Amazingly beautiful beach, kind of hidden, but so worth to find.
The sand is almoust as white as snow, and the water is so clear. You can either get here by renting a local boat, (witch includes local staff on the boat), or you can get there by driving a scooter/car etc, and walk through the woods to get there.
The boat-option is the easiest.
The sand is almoust as white as snow, and the water is so clear. You can either get here by renting a local boat, (witch includes local staff on the boat), or you can get there by driving a scooter/car etc, and walk through the woods to get there.
The boat-option is the easiest.
Written November 13, 2015
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Davi85Travel
Sardinia, Italy164 contributions
Mar 2015 • Couples
Tricky to find the way but finally we found it and it was spectacular! The beach is clean with white sand and crystal clear water to swim and refresh yourself. No shop, no restaurant and no hassle! This was a paradise and one of the best beach i’ve ever seen!
Written April 19, 2015
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1. Hi , how much is a bike ride or tryke ride from Sta Fe to here ? will the bike / tryke wait for you ? ( they do in Nacpan Beach El Nido like they're rented for the day) 2. How far is it from Sta Fe by bike or tryke ?
3. Can you make arrangements with where you are booked in Sta Fe for transpo to bring you here ? Thank you in advance for any reply to this.
Written April 9, 2019
You can rent 500 per day ... and for the bike as i heard is 250 per day .
Written May 14, 2019
Hi there, I really want to go visit the Phillipines, but have absolutely no idea of accommodation and where to stay etc. Please can you give me some guidance from Manila, as my first day, I will go meet friends then will book or move onto my experience. so need the LOT, transportation options (Your driver etc) where to go, stay and hang out etc etc? please can you help?? xx
Written April 7, 2019
Hi Steve. Sorry for the delay in the answer. Paradise beach is located in the town of Santa Fe, in the island of Bantayan, province of Cebu. If you are planning to go there. I will be sugesting a place to stay, it is called the Amihan Beach Cabanas. The place is about 3 mnutes away from the town by walking.
Written April 25, 2019
Hi. Can somebody tell us of we could stay there overnight? Is it safe?
Written April 14, 2017
I doubt you can stay overnight there. However, you can verify this info with Sta Fe Beach Club since the property owner is the same. This is their no. 0932 541 2954.
Written April 17, 2017
Hello can somebody post a map where to go to the resort? Im trying to search hidden paradise bantayan in Google Map but it wont show
Written January 17, 2016
Because its not hidden paradise, its paradise beach and its west from Santa Fe.
Written January 9, 2019
Hey, could you share a map picx and draw the point where Paradise beach is located ...
thanks,
L
Written June 28, 2015
Is near Santa Fe, along the street to Bantayan City. Take the map in hotel and go with motorbike.
Written April 12, 2018
Hey, could you share a map picx and draw the point where Paradise beach is located ...
thanks,
L
Written June 28, 2015
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