Things to do in Nilandingan Cove

Aside from lounging by the beach, enjoying and spending your own 'me time' with however you like, there are lots of other activities you can do at Nilandingan Cove.

Beach hammock

For free:

SWIM or JACUZZI

Nature's Jacuzzi

 At high tide, you can just sit by the beach while enjoying the sometimes warm or lukewarm temperature of the water. It's nice to soak yourself while massaging your tired feet or muscles.

During low tide, the water recedes very far out to the sea revealing craters of nature's very own version of a Jacuzzi. The clear water is lukewarm resembling that of a Jacuzzi.

MAGIC TREE and MANGROVES

The Magic Tree

At low tide, on the far right side of the beach front is a line of mangrove trees. And a little off that bunch is a loner tree which they call the Magic Tree. Visit this tree for some magic feel.

Mangroves

SUNRISE AND MOONRISE

Sunrise

 Want to see one of God's greatest creations? The resort has the best spot to catch the sunrise and the moon rise from the far horizon right in front of the resort. Oh, what a sight to see.

Moon Rise

MOON WALK

Moon Walk

 During low tide, to the left and a little far off from the resort is a row of mangrove trees bordered by a muddy area with small rock formations that somewhat make you feel like you're walking on the moon.


For a fee:

DE SAGWAN BANCA

Rent a boat and paddle around the vicinity alone or with a friend or two for only 100 pesos per hour. Synchronize your paddling moves!

SPORTS: VOLLEYBALL, FRISBEE

Rent a volleyball ball or a Frisbee and get physical by the beach! You can rent the sports equipment from the Resort Store or at the Main House. Each is priced 50 pesos per hour.

WHOLE BODY MASSAGE

The resort also has their own massage therapist. So why not further pamper yourself and let's get those tight muscles as relaxed as possible! It is priced 300 pesos per hour.

ISLAND HOPPING

Island Hopping

The resort doesn't have their own boats for rent for island hopping, but they can recommend a boatman with whom you could negotiate with. They gave us the number of Mang Maximo, who was our boatman to ferry us from and to Mauban Port. He offered us a 3-hour island hopping for our next day, and we settled for 1200 pesos for 4 pax. We went to the other side of the island to explore the Secret Mangrove Beach with its bluish-green but only knee-waist high water with fine white sand. And then, we went a little off the same beach to go snorkeling and explore different colors of star fishes.

For free but with a tour guide (ask one of the kids playing around and they would be more than willing to tour you around, they don't charge a fee, but it is customary that you give them tips afterwards no matter how much):

NAKAHIGANG BALETE TREE TOUR

Some 5 minute-walk from and at the back of the resort is a huge reclining balete tree that would give you the chills.

FIDDLER CRABS

Fiddler Crab

 Be astonished by small fiddler crabs with only one large claw, and with different colors! They have red, blue, white and yellow kinds. Have the kids catch some for you to see them up close and personal. The spot is about 10-15 minutes from the resort.

Path to Fiddler Crabs

LAMBANUGAN

Have you ever had a sip (or shot) of pure lambanog before? This one's even better! Watch and learn how they make pure lambanog at the resort's lambanugan, which is around 10-15 minutes from the resort. They even offer free tasting! One 2 L bottle is worth 100 pesos.

For more information about their activities, visit Nilandingan Cove's website.