BUROT BEACH, BATANGAS

Planning for a holiday trip and don't have enough fund to splurge in Boracay nor Palawan? Don't push yourself too much as these places will costs you thousands pesos for your 2 or 3 days trip instead try searching for a place nearby the Metro.  You don't either need to stay in a luxurious hotels or dine in an expensive restaurant just to inform your Instagram and Facebook followers that you can afford all those things. A Summer vacations doesn't require of how classy and lavish your trip would be but the important thing is that you are having fun with it. If you are looking for a striking white sand beach and on a friendly budget trip like less than a thousand then Burot Beach is right for you. Burot Beach is privately owned by the SM Group of Companies located in Calatagan Batangas but this is open publicly for now. This beach becomes a popular destination for weekend travellers since it is accessible from its neighbouring towns and cities. 

How to get there:

If you're setting up for a day tour, I suggest take the 4AM van at the Back of Kabayan Hotel, fare is hundred eighty (P180.00) for one way  but they need to fill all the vacant seats before leaving the terminal  to Calatagan. From there, take tricycle to Burot beach for a fare of 200.00(group of 4). You may also take a bus at the back of Sogo Hotel in Pasay Rotonda bound to Lian before taking a jeepney to Calatagan.

It was 8:00 in the morning when we arrived but it was already jam-packed with campers all over the place. And since it was a first come first serve basis in finding a spot, we stayed at the end point of the beach.

There were only few huts and picnic tables available for lease ranging from 450.00 and up. Also, an entrance fee of 65.00 for the day tour is being asked while 130.00 for those who are staying overnight.

Rio, Wilma and Emie's jump shot 

Burot Beach offers magnificent blue waters, fine to golden sand and peaceful spot for those who wants to clear their minds from a very exhausting work week.

Just in case you want something extra fun activity, there are lots of rental boats available with in the vicinity for P100.00 for the Island hopping, that, if you are in a group of 6-8 person but you can also hire for a fee of P650.00 and considered as "special charter". The fee includes the Naked White Sandbar, Starfish and coral Island as they calls it. You'd surely love soaking in these areas for it has crystal blue and cool waters. But I didn't really enjoyed our so called Island hopping hence the boatman took us just a few meters away from the main beach of Burot and I was expecting more from it.

Naked Island

Nevertheless, the trip was filled with fun and excitement.

Starfish Island

Coral Island facing the Main beach of Burot

Also, there are two separate wash rooms available for free but expect a massive queue especially on the weekends. 

Expenses:

Manila to Lian (bus)        152.00

Lian to Calatagan (jeep)   38.00

Bus Terminal to Burot      50.00 (200.00 group of 4)

Environment Fee              20.00

Entrance Fee                   65.00

Boat Rental                    162.50(650.00 group of 4)

Food Contribution        225.00

Calatagan to Manila    180.00 (Van)

Total Expenses            892.50

Suggested Itinerary

04:00     ETD Pasay –Calatagan

08:45     ETA Calatagan Market (buy food)

09:30     ETD Burot Beach

09:50     ETA Burot Beach

10:00     Smimming / Picture taking

12:00     Lunch

01:00     Island hopping (optional)

03:00     Back to Burot Beach

03:15     Wash up

03:40     ETD Burot Beach to Calatagan

04:00     ETD Calatagan-Manila

07:00     ETA Manila

Thanks for reading!