Subic Beach (Pink Beach)

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This is the pink beach everyone in Bicol is talking about! Subic Beach on Calintaan Island has creamy white sand that blushes pink from crushed organ pipe coral, with clear turquoise water. Register at the Matnog tourism office, hop on a boat, and spend the day swimming, snorkeling at Juag Lagoon fish sanctuary, and exploring the wishing cave. Walk to Subic Liit for a quieter stretch. Cottages are first come, first served, so arrive early. Tip: go on a sunny weekday morning when the water looks its bluest and bring your own food and water.

Go before 4 PM today. Rain likely after.
Full day (island hopping from Matnog Port); overnight if you want sunriseTime to spend
March to June for sun and calm seas; arrive early in the morning for cottages and the clearest water.Best time to go
About ₱150 per personValue · Great value
Matnog is about 1 hour (61 km) from Sorsogon City.Getting there

What to do here

Swim and chill at Subic Daku
Snorkel and fish-feed at Juag Lagoon
Explore the Calintaan wishing cave
Walk to Subic Liit
Camp or stay overnight

Know before you go

Skip the boat when PAGASA raises a gale warning or storm signal.

Wear a life vest on the boat and stay inside the marked swimming areas.

Parking is available near Matnog Port; ask your boat operator or resort.

Matnog tourism office rate board shown in an April 2026 creator video: environmental fee ₱150 per person (7 and below free); boat rental ₱3,000 per boat for a day tour or ₱3,500 per boat overnight, for up to 10 people. Cottages and snorkeling at Juag Lagoon (about ₱200) are extra.

Subic Beach on Calintaan Island has creamy white sand that blushes pink from crushed organ pipe coral, with clear turquoise water.

Tip: go on a sunny weekday morning when the water looks its bluest and bring your own food and water.

Where it is

Subic Beach, Calintaan Island, Matnog, Sorsogon (boats leave from Matnog Port)

By commuteMatnog is about 1 hour (61 km) from Sorsogon City. Take a bus or van to Matnog Port (the Visayas-bound ferry port), register at the Matnog Tourism, Culture and Arts Office, then ride a hired boat to Calintaan Island. Overnight buses run from Manila (about 13 hours).

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FAQ

Why is Subic Beach pink?

Crushed organ pipe coral mixes with the white sand and gives it a pinkish glow.

How do I get there?

Go to Matnog Port, register at the tourism office, then hire a boat to Calintaan Island.

Do I need to book a cottage?

Cottages are first come, first served, so arrive early or book a resort ahead.

What else can I do there?

Snorkel at Juag Lagoon, explore the Calintaan wishing cave and walk to Subic Liit.

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Best: March to June for sun and…