There are times in life that seem to stay with you. Moments in places that seem to have the power to make life stand still... to linger... and to remember. For me, Paradise Beach is that place on earth... from the fine, white sand that tickles the feet, to the crystal, clear water that seem endless as far as the eyes can see... from the rhythm of its tides to the feeling of serenity... this is the place where I want to be. If quiet enhances thought, this is the place to indulge in a little reflection.The serene town of Santa Fe in Bantayan Island prides itself with some of the best beaches not only in the province of Cebu but that of the entire islands of the Philippines. I am lucky enough to visit all of them and I will start this beach-hopping adventure with one of the best beach in the island fitly named Paradise Beach.
Paradise Beach is a rugged stretch of white sand in the south-east part of the main island. This precious small jewel of Bantayan Island is secluded and surrounded by gorgeous turquoise waters. There are no major accommodations on the small beach itself but within a distance is the Ogtong Cave Resort where its beach front connects with Paradise Beach. During high tide, the patch of beach submerge into the sea creating a pool where beachcombers can have fun in its shallow waters. But come low tide, the place is just pure bliss for weary souls to delight in.
I would like to share this place to "My World". To see other amazing places around the globe, please click here. More on the beaches of Bantayan Island in my next posts.
basta maganda ang tubog... yun ayos yun! jijijijiji
ReplyDeletemali... tubig... jejejejej... sori...
ReplyDeletebase pala ako... jijijiji
Sa first paragraph pa lang, I can feel you really like the place. At maganda sya judging from the transparency of the water. Sarap nga puntahan this summer :D
ReplyDeleteHi Norman! This paradise I'll take... Incredible photos of a gorgeous place!!
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ReplyDeletesince you've said this is your most favorite among your many travels, Bantayan is now a must for me! ;D
ReplyDeleteI've always wanted to visit this place, i wish i can go here, maybe this year, a side trip after I visit Bohol...
ReplyDeleteLawstude, with beauty and serenity like this I don't blame you for feeling this way about the island. As a matter of fact, I envy the fact that you were able to set foot on "your paradise". I thought the first image was the bomb, lahat pala ang galing ng kuhan.
ReplyDeleteganda! babalikan ko mga yan pag napunta ulit ako ng bantayan.
ReplyDeletewow. just. wow.
ReplyDeleteWow na wow! Looks like a paradise based on the photos...
ReplyDeleteGaling din pagka-capture ng mga scenes...
My favorite in this post is the first photo the way it is composed...
I'd like to visit here too someday...
Bagay na bagay ang pangalan ng beach. Paradise nga. I wanna go there. Now na.
ReplyDeleteIt definitely looks like paradise.
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How beautiful is your world! And you capture it perfectly! Every shot is a breathtaking glimpse into a world so totally different from mine and although I love my world, this does look like paradise!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy, my friend!
Sylvia
That looks like such a peaceful beautiful place to be. Wonderful shots.
ReplyDeleteWow, ang ganda! The long stretch of the coast is beautiful. This is paradise indeed!
ReplyDeleteSige, paguwi ko sa Dumaguete, tatawid nalang kami papunta sa Cebu.
P.S. I did not go inside MT, medyo mahal ang bayad. Display lang yun sa labas ng Hollywood Blvd, for free!
Thanks for the visit!
OMG !!such a beautiful scenery,so romantic.Thanks for sharing the wonderful photos.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful postcard like Tropical Photography.
ReplyDeleteLove this!
Beautiful tropical paradise! You have done a wonderful job capturing it.
ReplyDelete... Visit my "Heavenly Beams"
cebu has one of the best collection of beach islands and ill definitely agree that they too have a long list of best beach based on sand quality in the country.
ReplyDeleteI can´t really say which one I liked the most as they were all pretty scenic and you showed them in a beautiful way. I think just about any place there would be great for a snack.
ReplyDeleteOMG. So beautiful. Malamig na pero parang ang sarap pa rin mag-swimming. Talagang isa ito sa mga pupuntahan ko in the future. Mang-inggit ba.
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful photos. When I am asked to draw, I always draw your first photo, the beach and some coconut trees, Very calming.
ReplyDelete"If quiet enhances thought, this is the place to indulge in a little reflection." --love this! this place looks like you can really hear yourself.:p
ReplyDeleteexcellent photos...pang travel mag.
Stayed in Ogtong Cave Resort 3 summers ago and yes, Paradise Beach is indeed one of the best of Bantayan. Love the town and wouldn't mind going back. :-)
ReplyDeletei delight in seeing your photos of places such as this. parang nakapunta na rin ako. paradise na paradise nga! :)
ReplyDeleteits a beautiful place and its captured well... love the clouds in the first shot
ReplyDeleteHave a nice week ahead
Regards
samson
I can easily understand why you fell in love with the place!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous images as usual !
Paradise it is. Very beautiful place.
ReplyDeleteI like the old stepladder up the rocks in the last photo.
Very inviting and I like the way you present your photos in the post
ReplyDeleteBased on what you wrote, I can sense you're very much inspired because of Paradise Beach. I won't be surprised if you'll go back there again and again. I've never been there but I surely would like to go.
ReplyDeleteThat is a well named place. Just wonderful. Thank you for your visit, and thank you for warming my evening.
ReplyDeleteVery lovely place from your part of the world. The beaches and the clear water looked so inviting and beautiful. Am back from Cambodia and trying to sort those photos. Was a very enjoyable trip.
ReplyDeleteA lot of people have been raving about Bantayan being a paradise.. :) I can't wait to go on a trip here.. Amazing pics! :D
ReplyDeleteA highschool friend was based in Cebu and she says her most fave get away there is in Bantayan. Ang ganda ng pictures. Nakakarelax tingnan.
ReplyDelete~hmmmm---mabato pala sa area no. tell me honestly...ang buhangin ba is sing-puti ng nakikita natin sa mga postcards? coz I get the feeling that the quality of sand here is not comparable to that of Bora or Panglao Island-~~~~thanks
ReplyDeleteIt's incredibly beautiful. I'm afraid if I lived there I would want to be on the beach ornear the water every day! When would I find time to work? LOL
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, and a welcome sight when I see snow and ice outside my own window!
ReplyDeleteThis really looks like paradise. Thanks for these sunrays in our cold winter.
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