Ermita Hill
About
Baler's best free view is up a flight of stairs! Climb the steps of Ermita Hill and the whole bay opens up: Sabang Beach and its surfers on one side, the Pacific and the Cemento coast on the other. Legend says the town's survivors fled up here when a tsunami struck centuries ago, and a sculpture at the foot of the hill tells the story. Go at sunrise for the magic hour!
Go before 5 PM today. Rain likely after.
- 30 min to 1 hrTime to spend
- Early morning for sunrise and soft light; clear days for the full bay view.Best time to go
- Free entryEntrance and budget
- Ermita Hill sits on the road from Sabang to Cemento, a short tricycle ride from the Baler town proper or the Sabang Beach resorts.Getting there
What to do here
- Climb the steps to the viewing deck at sunrise
- Spot the surfers at Sabang Beach from above
- See the Tromba Marina sculpture at the foot of the hill
- Pair it with Diguisit and the Baler coast drive
Know before you go
The steps can be slippery after rain; take it slow and hold the railings.
Bring water; the climb is short but steep in the heat.
Skip it during typhoon warnings; Aurora takes the Pacific storms first.
Roadside parking at the foot of the hill.
A small entrance fee may be collected at the stairs; bring coins.
Where it is
Baler-Cemento Road, Sabang, Baler, Aurora
By commuteErmita Hill sits on the road from Sabang to Cemento, a short tricycle ride from the Baler town proper or the Sabang Beach resorts.
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FAQ
How many steps is Ermita Hill?
About 136 steps up to the viewing deck, shaded by trees most of the way.
What can you see from Ermita Hill?
Sabang Beach, Baler Bay and the Pacific coast toward Cemento.
What is the story of Ermita Hill?
Locals say the families who survived a tsunami in the 1700s fled up this hill. The Tromba Marina sculpture at the foot of the hill marks the story.