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Nacpan Beach
4.5
2,667 reviews
#4 of 49 things to do in El Nido
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6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Saintkatzy
Vienna, Austria19 contributions
Sexual Harrasment by local teen
Feb 2023
Warning: I was sexually harassed by a local teen in the remote area of the beach. Sharing this experience so others can be more cautious. When i walked to the northern end of the beach I was first approached by a boy around 8. He said his name was Dave, he asked where i am from, said that he lives her on the beach with his granddad. I briefly talked to him and then continued walking. He asked me for money and i said no. Some time later i was walking back and i heard someone whisteling from the over by the palm trees. It was another boy, around 12-14, wearing red shorts. He waved to me that i should come to him. I waved no and kept walking. He kept whisteling and the next time i looked over he was masturbating towards me. this was a highly disturbing experience and i hope that i can kept other people from experiencing the same.
If you go there, dont bring your purse and if you are by yourself maybe ask another solo walker to go with you.
Written March 6, 2023
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L11
Buckinghamshire172 contributions
Beautiful golden sand, a chance to escape people if you wish!
Feb 2023 • Couples
We travelled by tuktuk from corong corong (600 pesos one way; tuktuks from Nacpan are more expensive- told 1000 pesos one way but bartered down to 800). It took 45 minutes. The beach is lovely and clean for the majority of it; golden sands, palm tree lined. The waves were huge when we were there and the red flags up so swimming wasn’t so easy but I’d imagine on calmer days the swimming is glorious. We walked the entire length of the beach and it doesn’t take long to get away from everyone and have your own secluded bit of sand. There is shade from palm trees along the beach and you can also hire parasol and loungers. There were more restaurants there than we were expecting. It wasn’t really busy but there were a few tourists around. The sunset was beautiful and silvery!
It’s a shame about the ATVs who I can only assume are for lazy people who can’t be bothered to walk the length of the beach but want to see it so jump on noisy vehicles and ruin the calm, peaceful serene experience others wish for. The tyre marks ruin the look of the beach too.
Written March 2, 2023
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jaybee67
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK172 contributions
Average at best
Feb 2023 • Solo
Nice enough beach, lovely local people. The sand is certainly not as white as it is being presented by other reviewers. Go on a Coron or El Nido Island tour, that’s white, not Nacpan. Not that sand has to be white anyway.
Shame about a few things that are less nice.
A subwoofer that travels very well. Quad bikes that are just hideous, noisy and stink the area with their exhaust fumes, total nuisance if you ask me and you can just be grateful there are no jet skies to give you the proper Mallorca experience. If I’d stayed at the pricey Angkla resort, I’d have been seriously peed off.
As far as I am concerned, tropical beaches ought to be peaceful and should have footprints in the sand, not tyre marks and yes, there are lots of sandflies before sunset but that’s just nature and has to be accepted and you can take precaution. Lack of shade is another issue and the overall food experience is mediocre at best.
Another issue is the plastic rubbish if you bother to venture out to the local village, it’s everywhere and very sad.
People who rave about this beach ‘best beach in El Nido’ will probably say that because it’s the only one they have seen.
Written February 26, 2023
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Annie Garcia
Metro Manila, Philippines228 contributions
Nacpan 2023 wth the FamBam
Feb 2023 • Family
Nacpan Beach is a public beach but it was amazingly beautiful, it was a surprise for all of us. We went for ATV ride and too it was fun, a little bit expensive but it was fun. The restaurant around has a good variety of food, so far we had fun and amazing day.
Written February 19, 2023
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PWH50
Crawley, UK357 contributions
A day at this beautiful beach
Jan 2023 • Couples
The sand is pristine and the colours wonderful of the sea and lush green foliage of the coconut trees. However, on our visit the red flags were out and so one was allowed only to paddle basically to stay safe. A pity, I’m not sure how frequently bathing is restricted and how to check this out on line.
You normally get here by trike which is fine but the road is partially a track only so be warned you’ll be in for a bumpy ride.
Written January 30, 2023
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Rhea
6 contributions
Beautiful beach
Jan 2023
Nacpan beach was very beautiful a very peaceful place . If you don’t want to go for island hopping tours this is the best place to go.
Written January 29, 2023
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richo70
13 contributions
Beautiful beach and great for sunset
Jan 2023 • Couples
A must if you have a day (or half day) spare in El Nido. Beautiful empty beach and a nice walk from end to end (4km each way). We were lucky enough to see the sunset. It will definitely be factored into our next visit 👍
Written January 25, 2023
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Jocelyn
14 contributions
Beautiful beach with fun surf
Dec 2022 • Family
Beautiful sandy beach with great waves that was really fun for our 18 year old son. There is a stretch that is shallow and calmer that younger children would enjoy too. It is a bit of a drive from El Nido town on dirt roads but worth the trip for a fun day on the beach.
Written December 30, 2022
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Sheila Marie
89 contributions
Soo worth it!
Nov 2022 • Solo
Stunning Beach!! Worth the visit, its an open beach. There’s a rented umbrella shade with table and folding bed to rent cost 200php. Local stores and massage were available too☺️
Written November 21, 2022
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Khoo
1 contribution
Probably the best hotel around el nido.
Nov 2022
Best hotel around this area, and all the staff are very polite and friendly. They provide different styles of room, all the room are clean and tidy. The private beach is really nice and clean. A good place for vacation.
Written November 5, 2022
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