Poctoy White Beach
About
Marinduque's most loved mainland beach! Poctoy White Beach is a long, calm stretch of fine white sand and clear blue water, reachable by road with no boat needed. Rent a cottage, swim, kayak, and eat fresh seafood right on the sand. During Holy Week the beach fills with families and even Moriones in masks drop by for photos. Pair it with the Pulang Lupa and Dampulan seawall viewpoints nearby for sunset. Tip: arrive early to grab a cottage, and bring cash because small resorts along the beach rarely take cards.
Go before 1 PM today. Rain likely after.
Skip swimming and trails during thunderstorms.
- Half day to a full dayTime to spend
- November to June; go on a weekday morning to avoid weekend and Holy Week crowds.Best time to go
- variesEntrance and budget
- Take a RoRo from Lucena (Dalahican) to Balanacan Port in Mogpog, then a jeep or van to Torrijos (about 1 to 1.5 hours); tricycle to Poctoy.Getting there
What to do here
- Swim in the clear water
- Kayak along the shore
- Rent a cottage and eat seafood
- See the sunset at Dampulan seawall
Know before you go
Swim in marked areas and watch children closely; the beach shelves quickly in places.
Skip the water when PAGASA raises a storm signal.
Parking at the beach resorts, usually free for guests; ask when you arrive.
No entrance fee is published online; cottages are rented on site.
Poctoy White Beach is a long, calm stretch of fine white sand and clear blue water, reachable by road with no boat needed.
Tip: arrive early to grab a cottage, and bring cash because small resorts along the beach rarely take cards.
Where it is
Brgy. Poctoy, Torrijos, Marinduque
By commuteTake a RoRo from Lucena (Dalahican) to Balanacan Port in Mogpog, then a jeep or van to Torrijos (about 1 to 1.5 hours); tricycle to Poctoy. Hiring a van or motorbike in Boac makes the island loop easy.
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FAQ
Do I need a boat to reach Poctoy?
No. It is on the mainland and reachable by road from Boac or Balanacan Port.
Is there an entrance fee?
None is published online. Cottages are rented on site.
When is it busiest?
Holy Week and weekends during the Moriones Festival.