Gota Beach at Bicol Philippines

Gota beach in Caramoan Peninsula

From Manila, it takes an 8-hour trip to Naga city in Bicol.

From Naga, take a 2-hour bus trip to Sabang. From Sabang, it's another 2-hour banca ride to Guihalo.

From Guihalo port, it's a 30-minute jeepney ride to the town proper & another 30-minute tricycle to Gota beach.

Gota beach gets pretty crowded on weekends; island-hopping is highly recommended.

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For those seeking a place more isolated, this would be Caramoan Peninsula's Gota beach.
It will take you another hour bus ride, an hour's bangka ride, another hour by jeep, and the last portion will be a 3 kms hike.

Gota beach in Caramoan peninsula is totally untouched environment for kayakers willing to bring their own boats.

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This area is totally unknown to tourists so do not expect hotels or restaurants. But if you are looking for an outer-edge ocean experience, you will find it here.

The Caramoan area is hit by typhoons so plan your expedition in the quiet months between December and June.


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