Nagtabon Beach is a pristine, low-key beach to the northwest of the Palawan provincial capital of Puerto Princesa in the western Philippines. It has stunning blue waters and white sands and is hemmed in by lush forest.
Nagtabon Beach is made even more popular by its proximity with the island capital and its airport, plus it is nice and close to the main attraction in Palawan, Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park. Nagtabon Beach’s main asset, however, is its laid back feel and its stunning sunsets.
The beach itself stretches for around a kilometer north-south and is fairly wide, with a few resorts to choose from close by. Visitors can enjoy the beach along with snorkeling, parasailing, waterskiing and fishing. Although Nagtabon Beach has these activities available, it is by no means a noisy beach.
Getting There & Away
Puerto Princesa Airport is the main gateway to Palawan and is a one-hour flight from Manila’s domestic airport. Transfer time to Nagtabon Beach from the airport is around 45 minutes by jeepney or by hire car. You can also get to Puerto Princesa by ferry from Manila in around 22 hours.