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Top Beaches In Romblon That Will Make Your Vacation Blissful

Discover the Spectacular Beaches in Romblon

Romblon’s Beaches: A Tropical Escape

Vacation is something that every busy person needs to get, even once in a while. With plenty of tourist spots in the archipelago, one could always choose the best part: to spend quality time with families and friends, even unwinding alone. We recently visited one of the most underrated destinations in the country and came up with a list of the most beautiful beaches in Romblon. Read more…

Clear Waters of Cresta De Gallo in Sibuyan Romblon photo by Oliver Bautista
Clear Waters of Cresta De Gallo in Sibuyan Romblon photo by Oliver Bautista

Romblon is one of the most promising tourist destinations in the country because of the numerous beaches perfectly distributed all throughout the province. It is a part of MIMAROPA region which is known for clear waters and beautiful mountains. In this article, we listed the best beaches in Romblon group of Islands, in case you consider visiting the beautiful province on your next vacation.

List of Must-Visit Beaches in Romblon

Bonbon Beach and Sandbar in Romblon Island
Bonbon Beach and Sandbar in Romblon Island
Bonbon Beach and Sandbar in Romblon
Bonbon Beach and Sandbar in Romblon

1. Bonbon Beach and Sandbar (Romblon Island)

Sandbars are a fantastic attraction when going to beaches since they are very unusual to see. With a measurement of 18 meters in length and width, Bonbon Beach offers a fine white sand shoreline close to what Boracay sand looks like. It is also a combination of sharp stones and sloping ocean floor, making it dynamic and suitable for all types of guests. During low tide, a small islet on the right side of the beach is accessible, perfect for swimming and photoshoots.

Binucot Beach and Island in Tablas
Binucot Beach and Island in Tablas
Binucot Beach in Tablas Island
Binucot Beach in Tablas Island

2. Binucot Beach and Island (Tablas Island)

Binucot Beach is an amazing spot with convenient amenities. Here, you can maximize your time with a number of fun activities, like coral viewing, because of its well-maintained natural pieces. This place is booked mainly by couples for its perfect and romantic sunset.

Also Read: Binucot Sunset Cove Resort in Ferrol Romblon

Cresta de Gallo Alta Vista photo by Adrian Rios
Cresta de Gallo Alta Vista photo by Adrian Rios

3. Cresta de Gallo Islet (Sibuyan Island)

A two-hectare island surrounded by coral reefs, guests can enjoy viewing the rich marine life in the province. The island is famous for its amazing white sand bar and secluded beach, which is good for picnics, swimming, and total relaxation.

Also Read: Cresta de Gallo Island: A Secluded Paradise in Romblon

Aglicay Beach - Robert Valiao
Aglicay Beach – Robert Valiao
Aglicay Beach in Tablas Island
Aglicay Beach in Tablas Island

4. Aglicay Beach (Tablas Island)

One isolated place perfect for unwinding, Aglicay offers a wide stretch of beach with fine white sand. It boasts turquoise waters sweeping into a long, vast stretch of soft white sand that nature has generously and naturally deposited at the edge of its long, rolling hills after centuries of wafting amihan breezes on the Aglicay shores.

Paksi Cove in Tablas
Paksi Cove in Tablas
Paksi Cove or Calatrava Coves in Tablas
Paksi Cove or Calatrava Coves in Tablas
Paksi Cove
Paksi Cove

5. Calatrava Coves (Tablas Island)

This beach is mainly visited because of its similarity to Coron, Palawan. Apart from white sand beaches, it is also a group of coves with magnificent lime rock formations. Because of its thick forests, it is also home to a wide variety of birds.

It is a group of isolated coves hidden amongst the limestone rock formations of Calatrava covered with white sand beaches and thick forests home to numerous endemic birds. One can hire an outrigger boat from the fishing port of Calatrava for an island hopping tour, which will bring you to Paksi Cove, Lapus-Lapus Beach, and Tinagong Dagat.

Lapus-Lapus Cove in Tablas Island
Lapus-Lapus Cove in Tablas Island
Lapus-Lapus Cove in Tablas Romblon
Lapus-Lapus Cove in Tablas Romblon
Lapus Lapus Beach
Lapus Lapus Beach

6. Lapus Lapus Beach (Tablas Island)

Located behind the cliffs of Calatrava, this beach was named after the passages between the rocks dividing it. Thanks to its coral walls, it is also a perfect spot for diving and snorkeling.

Tiamban Beach in Romblon Island
Tiamban Beach in Romblon Island

7. Tiamban Beach (Romblon Island)

Similar to Bonbon Beach, it has a narrow beachfront stretching about 50 meters. With its clear waters, beautiful rock formations, and quiet location, locals considered it a favorite beach destination. This place is accessible via boat or by land from Romblon town proper.

Talipasak Beach in Romblon Island
Talipasak Beach in Romblon Island
Talipasak Beach Romblon
Talipasak Beach Romblon

8. Talipasak Beach (Romblon Island)

Talipasak Beach, also known as San Pedro Beach Resort, is located in Barangay Ginablan and accessible by a 30-minute ride from downtown Romblon. The fine white beach will make your vacation ecstatic. One of the most striking features of Talipasak Beach is the towering stone walls teeming with lush greens on both sides of the beach. The water is clean and calm, ideal for swimming.

Crystal Beach at Cobrador Island
Crystal Beach at Cobrador Island

9. Cobrador Island (Romblon Island)

The expansive beachfront is covered with white sand and crushed corals, making the visit really worth it. Among the treasures of Cobrador are its beaches. One of them is located on the eastern side of the islet. It has a wide expanse of shore covered with fine white sand and crushed corals. Its’ gradually sloping ocean floor is free of seaweed, but about 15 meters from shore are big boulders. Since there is no regular trip to Cobrador, one must hire a pump boat. At the Romblon pier are docked motorized pump boats, which, for a fee, will transport tourists to the island.

Also Read: Relax and Unwind at the Serene Beaches of Cobrador Island

Carabao Island in San Jose Romblon by Oliver Bautista via Flickr CC
Carabao Island in San Jose Romblon by Oliver Bautista via Flickr CC

10. Carabao Island

Dubbed the most beautiful beach destination in Romblon, it is also known as the sister of Boracay because of its wide proximity and similarly white sand. It is flat, measures around 28.9 square kilometers, and has some of the most beautiful beaches in Romblon.

Locals consider the island the “Boracay of the past”. Its beaches are covered with powdery, fine white sands, with clear warm water and gradually sloping ocean floors without the massive number of tourists characteristic of Boracay. It is a thirty-minute boat ride from Boracay Island and an hour from Caticlan Jetty Port.

*Special Thanks to Kim Anthony Faderon from the Provincial Tourism Office of Romblon for providing some of the info and photos used in this article.

How about you? What are your favorite beaches in Romblon? 

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Written by Melo Villareal

Melo Villareal is the Online Publisher of Outoftownblog.com. He is an Accountant by profession who left the corporate world at the age of 23 to explore his beautiful country and the rest of the world. Today, Melo works as a part-time Social Media Manager for local and international clients. His full-time work focuses on discovering interesting culture, explore different cuisines and take memorable photos from local and international destinations he's visiting.

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