Located at the southernmost tip of the island of Luzon, the pretty area of Matnog is a great place to explore. Surrounded by natural beauty and blessed with warm weather, travelers can easily lose themselves here for a while.
Stroll along the white sands of the beautiful beaches located at the eastern part of the town and collect the shells that come in every size, shape and color. Hire a boat to explore the pretty islands located off the coast of Matnog. Don’t forget to take your tent so you can spend the night on the beach.
Getting away from the beach, Matnog features a large area of lush jungle to explore and there are a number of treasures to discover such as waterfalls and a diverse range of wildlife. Fresh fish is top of the menu in Matnog and barbecues on the beach are popular.
Getting There & Away
The best way to reach Matnog is by flying from Manila Domestic Airport to Legaspi City, which takes just under an hour. You can then take a tricycle to Philtranco bus station and catch a bus to Matnog. The entire journey takes about 4 hours.
Things to Do
Matnog Attractions
- Beaches
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The eastern part of town is host to white sand beaches with shells of every variety.
Side trips from Matnog
- Subic Beach
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Hire a boat from matnog a take a daytrip to explore huwag island and the beach with its pinkish-white sands.
- Mystery Falls
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Hike through the jungle to the picturesque waterfall and cool down in the clear water.