A secluded beach in Philippines.
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What is skinny dipping? Simply put, it’s the act of swimming naked. Although Philippines is generally a conservative country, it has many islands that are remote, hidden and even uninhabited.
The following beaches and islands are worth a try for fulfillment of your fantasy:
1. Nakabuang Beach, Sabtang, Batanes.
Ride a plane to Basco, Batanes then take a faluwa or boat from Ivana port. The waters can be rough at times so make sure to go when the weather is calm.
2. Mahabang Buhangin, Calaguas Islands, Camarines Norte.
The easiest and fastest way to go to Calaguas is via plane to Naga City. Then take a van going to Daet for about two hours. Alight in Paracle where you can hire boats to Calaguas Islands. You can also ride a bus or van from Manila to Naga City but it will take you about eight to nine hours.
3. Tinago Cove, Caramoan, Camarines Sur.
The way to Caramoan is similar to Calaguas. The jump off point is Naga City. From Naga, you can take a bus to Caramoan where you can find boats for hire. On our trip, we managed to take our car with us from Tacloban City to Caramoan. Just make sure to have a map with you.
4. Bitaog Beach, Palumbanes Island, Catanduanes.
The fastest way to Virac is via plane from Manila. Then you’ll have to take a bus ride for five hours to Caramoran. Go to Baybay port and then hire a boat to take you to Palumbanes.
5. Marilima Beach, Virac, Catanduanes.
From Virac, Marilima Beach is just a tricycle ride away.
6. Sibang Cove, Calayan, Cagayan Valley.
There are many ways to go to Sibang Cove. From Manila, you can take a bus to Claveria, Aparri or Sta. Ana. From those places, you can ride boats to Calayan and request that you be taken to Sibang Cove.
7. Sumilon Island, Oslob, Cebu.
Visitors to Sumilon usually come after whale-watching in Oslob. From Cebu City, take a van or ride an Oslob-bound bus at Cebu South Bus Terminal. Ask the driver or conductor to drop you off at the Sumilon jump off point. Then hire a boat to take you to Sumilon Island.
8. Nagaja Beach, Hernani, Eastern Samar.
The best way to go to Hernani is from Tacloban City. Travel time is about two to three hours. From the town, you can hire a tricycle to take you to Barangay Nagaja. The beach is quite secluded but locals would know how to get there.
9. Jagnaya Beach, Salcedo, Eastern Samar.
Travel time from Tacloban City to Salcedo takes about three to four hours by van. Then head to Barangay Jagnaya by tricycle or you can also take a hike to get there. You won’t get lost as locals are familiar with the area.
10. Mahaba Island, Cuatro Islas, Inopacan.
From Tacloban City, visitors will travel for about three hours. The dock for special boats is located near the municipal hall of Inopacan. Boatmen can offer a roundtrip package plus island hopping to all four islands. You can also take a boat from Ormoc City to Hindang and hire a boat from there.
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