Badiang Gamay Beach
A free, uncrowded beach with crystal-clear water in Sitio Badiang, Barangay Camoboan.
The overview
About Badiang Gamay Beach
Badiang Gamay Beach is a small, little-visited stretch of coastline in Sitio Badiang, Barangay Camoboan, Tabogon, known locally for water clear enough to draw comparisons to Kinatarcan Island further north. Trees line parts of the shore, giving the beach a shaded, natural feel that is different from the more developed resorts along Cebu's coasts. There is no entrance fee to use the beach itself, and it sits close to Sea Turtle Lagoon Resort, which visitors sometimes use as a landmark for directions or as a base for cottages and overnight stays. The beach stays quiet even on weekends, making it a low-key option for swimming or simply relaxing away from crowds. Facilities directly on the beach are minimal, so visitors typically bring their own food, water, and shade, or arrange amenities through the nearby resort.
What makes it worth it
Highlights
- Crystal-clear calm water
- Free public beach access
- Tree-lined natural shoreline
- Uncrowded, off-the-radar spot
- Near Sea Turtle Lagoon Resort
- Good for swimming and relaxing
- 1 Bring your own food, water, and shade since the beach itself has minimal facilities. Coordinate with Sea Turtle Lagoon Resort nearby if you want cottages or an overnight stay. Watch your footing on rocky patches near the shoreline entry points. Location approximate — confirm on arrival.
Wayfinder route
How to get there
From Cebu City North Bus Terminal, take a bus bound for Tabogon via Borbon (about 3 hours, PHP 70 fare). From Tabogon town proper, ride a habal-habal (PHP 20-30) toward Sea Turtle Lagoon Resort in Barangay Camoboan; the beach is beside the resort.
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Entrance Fee
Free
Opening Hours
Daylight hours
Duration
1-3 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Best Time to Visit
Dry season (December-May); calm seas
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