Monday, October 17, 2011

Coron Island: Atwayan Beach


After spending the whole morning at Kayangan Lake and snorkeling at the nearby coral garden, it was time for lunch.  We dropped anchor at this strip of white sandy beach called Atwayan.  The cove is nestled in the wall of sky-scrapping rocks.


It was a cloudy, drizzly day but I was dazzled by the clear turquoise water and white sand.  The rustic hut at the corner caught my attention.  It was a perfect place to enjoy the serenity and simplicity of this secluded beach.

The human spirit needs places where nature has not been rearranged by the hand of man.

I love how this tree, rooted in rock, with its gnarled trunk and branches, extends over the beach.  This is my favorite spot in Atwayan.


Atwayan cove is being protected by the Tagbanua as part of their ancestral domain.


P.S.  I'll be very busy this week, and may not be able to visit you back right away.  Will catch up later. :)



My contribution to NF Waters and Our World Tuesday

19 comments:

Photo Cache said...

so beautiful out there. i have never seen any of the philippines that worth seeing.

eileeninmd said...

Hello Luna, your island looks like a paradise to me. Lovely photos.

mick said...

Great photos of a beautiful place.

Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪 said...

pristine white sand, what a lovely beach

lotusleaf said...

It is breathtakingly beautiful!

Lesley said...

I can see why this would be a favourite spot.
I have never spent time in such a place, though I long to!

Sylvia K said...

Oh, how beautiful! I would surely be delighted to be able to visit there! Beautiful white sand beaches! Terrific captures! Hope you have a great week!

Sylvia

Pinay Tambay said...

Haay Coron, when will I see you? You're so lucky!

Anonymous said...

Wow - what perfect silver sand! Lovely shots of paradise.

Jenn said...

What a charming cove. I would be dazzled as well. Great find!

NatureFootstep said...

your island is so beautiful. Full of places to explore. Thanks for sharing this on NF Waters. :)

escape said...

now that's the way to spell B-E-A-C-H. clean waters. ahhh..

Karen said...

A little piece of heaven right here on earth.

EG CameraGirl said...

Some of the world's best beaches are in the Philippines!

Inger-M said...

What a gorgeous place to have lunch in. Great shots!

SunnyToast said...

pangalawa na 2..una kay Dong ho...sobrang pang inggit na ito...hahaha! i think the bitch need to go the beach na...lol

Great photos!

Anonymous said...

What an amazing place! And these views are stunning!! My favourite is the first photo framed with the foliage.

docgelo said...

enticing photos of palawan, here, luna... your series makes me want to bring my family there and experience all those wonders! haha..

Viola said...

Beautiful beach and nature! I have never ever seen such a white beach as you are showing us here! =)