TANGKAAN BEACH RESORT: A Rocky Paradise

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Ever had that feeling when you've lived in the same province for eighty percent of your life and yet, there are still too many nooks and corners that you haven't explored? Coz I had. So we packed our summer necessities: sunnies sunblocks and bikinis, coz we're off for a dip. We went for a drive down south for about two hours until we reached the rocky paradise of Tangkaan  Beach Resort located at Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte. 

We reside in Hilongos Leyte and there's a lot of nice beaches in our area but we have been to most already, so Tangkaan Beach Resort is a great pick. It is one of the famous beaches in Southern Leyte. It has been dubbed as "Leyte's Own version of Boracay" because of its crystal clear waters and its panoramic landscape. Personally, I think it's more like the "El Nido of Leyte" because of it's big rock formations.  

It usually takes around two to three hours from Hilongos if you ride a bus since it usually stops at every town terminal it passes. Not to mention the passengers they allow to get on the bus along the way. So it would be much quicker if you use a private vehicle, especially because Tangkaan is not along the main road.  For commuters, you still need to ride a motorcycle or tricycle to get there so be very vigilant and negotiate with the driver first. They might price a little higher if they know that you're not from the area.  



 Tangkaan Beach Resort is one of the most affordable beach resorts in Leyte. The entrance fee is only P5, the table charge is just P50 and the parking space is P60. Once you get there, you will need to go down a long staircase that leads to the beach. It's not really a pain going down since the stairs are concrete and it has concrete side rails as well, so it's safe. 

Left: Stairs going to the Beach Right: Stairs going to the Diving Deck

They don't have cottages like most resorts. What they have are long concrete tables with concrete benches, shaded by a wall of rock, vibrant green bushes and a curtain of hanging vines.  


Though they are only asking for a very minimal charge, the beach is actually well maintained. So for your P5, you get to enjoy the long white shoreline which stands out compared to other beaches in Leyte since most have black sands.  


The area is also perfect for snorkeling. We were not able to try it though. I might go back and try it in the future. Once I learn how to swim. lol. Yeah, I still dunno how. Hahahaha.  

At the Diving Deck with the Amazing View
There is another flight of stairs that leads to a spot over-viewing the diving area. Yes! There is a diving area, but this would only be applicable if the tide is high. You can dive from the top of the rock formations.  

View from the Diving Deck

We went there early morning on a weekday so it wasn't crowded, in fact, we are the only group in the resort at that time. Other people began to arrive at around 9-10 AM and the caretaker said that it tends to get crowded on weekends.  

 Here are some of the great photos we took with the rock formations:
Huge stone formation that shaded the tables

















Shaded area near the Tables

Will I visit again? Definitely yes! 
Will I recommend the place? Yes! Yes! Yes! 
Why visit Tangkaan Beach Resort? 
  • Very affordable given its beauty 
  • Unpolluted crystal clear waters and clean surroundings 
  • Serene and perfect for chill-out with friends or family bonding 
  • Great for snorkeling 
  • No corkage so you can bring your own food and  drinks 
  • Perfect for people who love places with diving boards; you can dive from the top of rock formations 

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