Tondol White Sand Beach and Sandbar
About
Walk on water at Tondol! This powdery white-sand beach in Anda, nicknamed the Little Boracay of the North, has shallow, turquoise water that stretches far out from shore. At low tide a long sandbar appears, so you can stroll across the flats toward Tanduyong Island with the sea on both sides. The calm, knee-deep water is great for kids, kayaking, beach volleyball and kite flying, and the wide sandy flats make every photo look like a postcard. Simple beachfront resorts and cottages line the shore. Check the tide table and come at low tide in the dry months, February to May, for the full sandbar experience!
Dry until sunset (5:36 PM). Good time to go!
- Half day to overnightTime to spend
- Dry season (late November to May, especially February–May) at low tide, when the sandbar is exposed and the water is calm.Best time to go
- variesEntrance and budget
- Bus or jeep, then a tricycleNo car needed
What to do here
- Walk the low-tide sandbar toward Tanduyong Island
- Swim and wade in the calm, shallow turquoise water
- Go kayaking, play beach volleyball or fly a kite on the flats
- Stay overnight at a beachfront resort for sunrise on the sand
Know before you go
Watch the tide: head back to shore before the water rises over the sandbar.
Wear sandals on the flats to protect your feet from sharp shells and sea urchins.
Bring sunscreen and a hat; there is little shade out on the sandbar.
Parking at the beachfront resorts along Tondol; ask your resort when booking.
No entrance or environmental fee is published online. Expect to pay for cottages or resort day use on site.
This powdery white-sand beach in Anda, nicknamed the Little Boracay of the North, has shallow, turquoise water that stretches far out from shore.
The calm, knee-deep water is great for kids, kayaking, beach volleyball and kite flying, and the wide sandy flats make every photo look like a postcard.
Where it is
Barangay Tondol, Anda, Pangasinan (end of the Poblacion–San Jose–Namagbagan–Imbo–Tondol Road)
No car neededFrom Manila, ride a Victory Liner or Five Star bus to Alaminos, Pangasinan, then a bus or jeep to Anda town and a short tricycle ride to Barangay Tondol. Private cars can drive the concrete Poblacion–San Jose–Namagbagan–Imbo–Tondol tourism road.
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FAQ
When can we walk on the sandbar?
At low tide! Check a tide table before you go; the sandbar disappears when the water rises.
Is it good for kids?
Yes! The water is calm and shallow for a long way out, which makes it a favorite family beach.
Where can we stay?
Simple beachfront resorts such as Villa Cecilia Beach Resort and JCT Beach Resort sit right on the sand.
How do we get there by commute?
Take a bus to Alaminos, then a bus or jeep to Anda town and a tricycle to Tondol.