Saksak Cold Spring
A cold freshwater spring in the hills of Sitio Saksak, Alcoy, reached by a rural trail often paired with a trek to Tingko Beach.
The overview
About Saksak Cold Spring
Saksak Cold Spring is a natural freshwater spring tucked in Sitio Saksak, part of Barangay Daan-Lungsod in the upland interior of Alcoy. The spring feeds a series of pools with clear, cold water drawn from underground sources, a contrast to the warmer coastal water at Tingko Beach a few kilometers away. Visitors reach the spring on a rural trail that winds through farmland and coconut groves, often combined with a trek onward to Tingko Beach on the coast. The pools are shallow enough for wading and cooling off after the walk, and the setting stays largely undeveloped, without the crowds found at Cebu's better-known resorts. Basic cottages and rest areas have been put up by the community near the spring, and locals sometimes charge a small fee for cottage use even though there is no entrance fee for the spring itself. It remains one of the lesser-known stops in Alcoy, visited mostly by residents and a growing number of day-trippers exploring the town's inland barangays.
What makes it worth it
Highlights
- Cold, clear spring-fed pools
- Rural inland setting away from crowds
- No entrance fee
- Can be combined with a trek to Tingko Beach
- Basic community-built cottages nearby
- Undeveloped, low-key atmosphere
- 1 Wear trekking shoes since the trail crosses farmland and can get muddy after rain. Bring your own food, drinking water, and a dry bag for valuables since facilities are minimal. Go in the morning to leave time to continue on to Tingko Beach the same day. Location approximate — confirm on arrival.
Wayfinder route
How to get there
From Cebu City South Bus Terminal, take an Oslob- or Bato-bound bus to Alcoy town proper (about 3 hours). From there, hire a habal-habal to Barangay Daan-Lungsod and ask for Sitio Saksak; the last stretch to the spring is on foot.
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Entrance Fee
Free
Opening Hours
Daylight hours
Duration
1-2 hours
Difficulty
Moderate
Best Time to Visit
Dry season (December to May), morning.
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