Valugan Boulder Beach
About
Forget white sand. Valugan is a beach paved with smooth gray boulders, rocks thrown out by Mount Iraya's eruption long ago and polished by the Pacific waves. Facing east, it gets loud crashing surf and dramatic sunrises. Walk carefully over the stones, sit and listen to the rocks rolling with each wave, and take wide shots with the cliffs and Mount Iraya behind you. This is a look-only beach: the waves are strong and it is not for swimming. It is about 15 to 20 minutes from Basco town by tricycle, so it fits easily into the North Batan tour or a sunrise trip on your own. There is nothing on site, so bring water, wear shoes with good grip, and leave the stones where they are.
- 30 min – 1 hrTime to spend
- Sunrise (it faces east), December to MayBest time to go
- Free entryEntrance and budget
- About 10 minutes by tricycle from Basco town center; included in the North Batan tour.Getting there
Why it’s gala-worthy
- Good for nature escape, photo walk, casual date and solo trip
- Valugan is a beach paved with smooth gray boulders, rocks thrown out by Mount Iraya's eruption long ago and polished by the Pacific waves.
- Facing east, it gets loud crashing surf and dramatic sunrises.
Know before you go
Roadside parking near the beach entrance.
Free entrance. A DIY North Batan tricycle tour is about ₱1,000 for the tricycle.
There is nothing on site, so bring water, wear shoes with good grip, and leave the stones where they are.
Where it is
Barangay Kayvaluganan (Valugan), Basco, Batanes
By commuteAbout 10 minutes by tricycle from Basco town center; included in the North Batan tour.
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FAQ
Pwede bang mag-swimming sa Valugan?
Hindi. It is not suitable for swimming because the Pacific waves here are strong.
Saan galing ang mga bato?
The boulders came from Mount Iraya's eruption long ago and were smoothed over time by the waves.
May entrance fee ba?
Wala, free ang entrance. You only pay for your tricycle or tour.
Malayo ba sa Basco?
No, it is about 15 to 20 minutes from Basco town by tricycle.