Nasugbu Cove Hopping (Kayraang, Taytayin, Santelmo)
About
Turquoise coves, cliff jumps and a hidden sandbar, all from one little fishing village! Calayo in Nasugbu, Batangas is the jump-off for a classic cove-hopping trip along the coast. Snorkel over clear water at Santelmo Cove, leap off the rocks at Barracuda Cave near Taytayin Cove, then float by the sandbar at Kayraang Cove. Most coves here are private, so boats stop just offshore and you swim in the water. Want sand under your feet? Add Bituin Cove, which welcomes day visitors for a fee. Split the boat with your friends and make it a beach weekend!
Dry until sunset (5:35 PM). Good time to go!
- Half dayTime to spend
- Calm, sunny days; head out in the morning.Best time to go
- variesEntrance and budget
- Bus, then a tricycleNo car needed
What to do here
- Snorkel at Santelmo Cove
- Cliff-jump at Barracuda Cave near Taytayin Cove
- Float by the Kayraang Cove sandbar
- Spend the afternoon at Bituin Cove
Know before you go
Jump only where your boatman says the water is deep enough, and wear the life vest between stops.
Stay in the water at private coves; landing is not allowed.
Signal is spotty in Calayo, so agree on pickup times in advance.
Boats leave from the Hulo, Centro and Sampaguita stations in Calayo.
Island hopping costs ₱3,000 per boat for up to 5 people, plus ₱500 per extra head. Bituin Cove adds a ₱300 day-tour entrance per person (Philippine Beach Guide, June 2026).
Snorkel over clear water at Santelmo Cove, leap off the rocks at Barracuda Cave near Taytayin Cove, then float by the sandbar at Kayraang Cove.
Most coves here are private, so boats stop just offshore and you swim in the water.
Where it is
Barangay Calayo, Nasugbu, Batangas (boat stations Hulo, Centro and Sampaguita)
No car neededTake a DLTB bus from Buendia to Nasugbu (about ₱240, 3–4 hours), then a tricycle to Barangay Calayo (₱400–₱500 per tricycle, 30–45 minutes). From PITX, buses via Kaybiang Tunnel can drop you at the Barangay Looc basketball court, a ₱100 tricycle ride from Calayo.
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FAQ
Can we land on Kayraang Cove?
No. It is private, so boats stop offshore and you can only stay in the water.
Is Loren (Pulo) Island still a stop?
No. Pulo Island was recently closed to tourists.
How much is the boat?
₱3,000 per boat for up to 5 people, plus ₱500 per extra person (2026).