Ginduyanan Cove
About
Eastern Samar's answer to Bali's Broken Beach! Ginduyanan is a giant limestone sea arch wrapped in jungle, with Pacific waves surging through the opening into a deep blue pool inside the cove. There are no shops, decks or signboards, just reef flats, cliffs and the roar of the ocean. Go at low tide with a local guide and prepare to stand there speechless!
Dry until sunset (5:17 PM). Good time to go!
- 1 to 2 hrsTime to spend
- Low tide on a calm day; your guide will time it.Best time to go
- About ₱1,300 per personEntrance and budget
- Ginduyanan Cove is in Hernani, Eastern Samar, about three hours by road from Tacloban.Getting there
What to do here
- See the sea arch from the cliff edge
- Watch the waves pour through the arch into the cove
- Pair it with Canhugas Nature Park
Know before you go
Go only at low tide and with a local guide.
Stay back from the edges; Pacific waves surge through the cove without warning.
Wear sturdy shoes for sharp limestone and reef.
No entrance facilities. A guided Hernani tour covering the cove and Canhugas Nature Park cost PHP1,300 (per tour) in 2026.
Where it is
Hernani, Eastern Samar
By commuteGinduyanan Cove is in Hernani, Eastern Samar, about three hours by road from Tacloban. Book a local guide (Hernani homestays arrange tours that also cover Canhugas Nature Park); the route crosses coconut groves, reef flats and uneven limestone.
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FAQ
Can you walk on top of the Ginduyanan arch?
No. You view it from the cliffs and reef flats around the cove.
Do I need a guide?
Yes, strongly advised. High tide cuts off parts of the route and the rocks are risky.
When should I go?
At low tide on a calm day.