BEACHES, RESORTS AND DIVE SITES

Batangas has some great beaches which are perfect for children. Some have a stretch of shallow water that gently tapers off for nearly 600 feet, making it ideal for swimming and splashing around. Others have a nicely developed scene with plenty of water sports equipment for hire and boating excursions. Most of the rest of the beaches are pretty and some have decent coral gardens ideal for snorkelling.

Whatever kind of beach experience you want can be found in Batangas. The coastline of this province has quiet, secluded stretches of sand as well as more developed areas with resorts and water sports.

Mahabang Buhangin Beach

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Located in the town of San Juan, Mahabang Buhangin has white sand and a living colony of corals. It lies in a cave that is a prerequisite for a fine beach. A cave nearby adds to the attraction of the beach.

Cathedral Marine Park Sanctuary

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Approximately 60-90 feet south of Bagalangit Point lies a giant rock formation that looks like a roofless underwater amphitheater. This is the Cathedral Marine Park Sanctuary. Originally barren, the Cathedral has been seeded with corals from other sites. Throngs of fish eagerly gather around divers, waiting to be fed. Moorish idols and parrot fish abound. No need to go deeper than 90 feet since the coral growth tapers off before this depth.

Mapating Rock (Shark Cave)

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The Mapating Rock (Shark Cave) open reef is for experienced divers only and its exploration may require help from local guides. The rock itself is surrounded by a fairly shallow area at about 35 feet, ending in a series of drop-offs running down to about 60 feet or more.