Big La Laguna Beach Travel Guide

If natural beauty and tranquility are top of the list when choosing a tropical getaway, look no further than Big Laguna Beach, which is located near Puerto Galera in the Philippines.

Blessed with powdery white sand and clear blue sea, this is the perfect place to unwind. Relaxation is the primary location is this beach resort. People stretch out on the sand and spend most of the day basking in the sun. Water sports are also popular and this is a great place for scuba diving and snorkeling.

Big Laguna Beach is a good location for families and those with young children will be able to take advantage of the safe and quiet environment. The swimming area has been roped off to that the boats can’t enter, making the water clean and tranquil.

Although there’s not much in the way of nightlife in Big Laguna Beach, walk along the beach to Sabang and you will find a whole host of bars and restaurants. The walk along the shore to Sabang is pleasant, particularly at sunset, which is always very vibrant in this part of the world.

Getting there

Access is from Puerto Galera, which is easiest reached by taking the Sikat bus service from the City State Tower Hotel in Manila (6 hours). There are jeepneys running between Puerto Galera and Big Laguna Beach (20 minutes). The nearest international airport is in Manila.

In brief


What is it? One of the most beautiful beaches in the Puerto Galera area.

What to do: snorkeling and scuba diving near the colorful coral reef.

Best time to go? October and November are the best months to witness the spectacular sunsets.

How long: a day or two, although you may need longer if you want to dive.

Trivia: the area around Big Laguna Beach offers some of the best sunsets in the Philippines